Buffalo High vs St. James High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 136 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo High
Buffalo · Public high · Grades 9–12
511 students
St. James High
ST James · Public high · Grades 9–12
509 students
| Measure | Buffalo High Buffalo, Missouri | St. James High ST James, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #417 of 497 | #214 of 497 |
| National rank | #12831 of 16,910 | #7307 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 511 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 511 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.2% | 50.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| city | Buffalo | ST James |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. James High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 32.2).
- •St. James High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •St. James High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •St. James High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.9% vs 56.2%).
- •St. James High does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.0).
- •Buffalo High is the larger school with 511 students compared with 509.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo High better than St. James High?
On the Success Index (US), St. James High ranks higher (54.1 vs 32.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Buffalo High and St. James High?
About 136 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and ST James in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo High: 511. St. James High: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo High and St. James High rank in Missouri?
Buffalo High is 417th of 497 and St. James High is 214th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).