Buffalo Valley ES vs Tipton ES
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oklahoma, United States, 357 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
Tipton ES
Tipton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
133 students
| Measure | Buffalo Valley ES Talihina, Oklahoma | Tipton ES Tipton, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #831 of 899 | #691 of 899 |
| National rank | #48954 of 50,301 | #44138 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 134 | 133 |
| Enrollment | 134 | 133 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 74.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 17% |
| city | Talihina | Tipton |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tipton ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.2 vs 11.7).
- •Tipton ES does better on math proficiency (17% vs 2.5%).
- •Tipton ES does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 7.5%).
- •Tipton ES does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.4% vs 81.3%).
- •Tipton ES does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 22.3).
- •Buffalo Valley ES is the larger school with 134 students compared with 133.
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 Tipton ES?
On the Success Index (US), Tipton ES ranks higher (21.2 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 Tipton ES?
About 357 km in a straight line, between Talihina and Tipton in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Valley ES: 134. Tipton ES: 133. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Valley ES and Tipton ES rank in Oklahoma?
Buffalo Valley ES is 831st of 899 and Tipton ES is 691st of 899 among elementary schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).