Buffalo Valley ES vs Shady Grove Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oklahoma, United States, 137 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo Valley ES
Talihina · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
134 students
Shady Grove Public School
Hulbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
134 students
| Measure | Buffalo Valley ES Talihina, Oklahoma | Shady Grove Public School Hulbert, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #831 of 899 | #651 of 899 |
| National rank | #48954 of 50,301 | #42718 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 134 | 134 |
| Enrollment | 134 | 134 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 27% |
| city | Talihina | Hulbert |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shady Grove Public School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.4 vs 11.7).
- •Shady Grove Public School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 2.5%).
- •Shady Grove Public School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 7.5%).
- •Buffalo Valley ES does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.3% vs 88.8%).
- •Shady Grove Public School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 22.3).
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 Valley ES better than Shady Grove Public School?
On the Success Index (US), Shady Grove Public School ranks higher (23.4 vs 11.7 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 Valley ES and Shady Grove Public School?
About 137 km in a straight line, between Talihina and Hulbert in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Valley ES: 134. Shady Grove Public School: 134. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Valley ES and Shady Grove Public School rank in Oklahoma?
Buffalo Valley ES is 831st of 899 and Shady Grove Public School is 651st of 899 among elementary schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).