Buffalo Valley ES vs Tuskahoma Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oklahoma, United States, 13 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
Tuskahoma Public School
Tuskahoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
89 students
| Measure | Buffalo Valley ES Talihina, Oklahoma | Tuskahoma Public School Tuskahoma, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #831 of 899 | #827 of 899 |
| National rank | #48954 of 50,301 | #48885 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 134 | 89 |
| Enrollment | 134 | 89 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 15% |
| city | Talihina | Tuskahoma |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (11.7 vs 12.0).
- •Tuskahoma Public School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 2.5%).
- •Buffalo Valley ES does better on reading proficiency (7.5% vs 5%).
- •Buffalo Valley ES does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.3% vs 88.8%).
- •Buffalo Valley ES is the larger school with 134 students compared with 89.
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 Tuskahoma Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Buffalo Valley ES and Tuskahoma Public School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Talihina and Tuskahoma in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Valley ES: 134. Tuskahoma Public School: 89. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Valley ES and Tuskahoma Public School rank in Oklahoma?
Buffalo Valley ES is 831st of 899 and Tuskahoma Public School is 827th of 899 among elementary schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).