Buff Elementary School vs Jefferson County Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buff Elementary School
Madras · Public elementary · Grades K–5
297 students
Jefferson County Middle School
Madras · Public middle · Grades 6–8
426 students
| Measure | Buff Elementary School Madras, Oregon | Jefferson County Middle School Madras, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #429 of 678 | #188 of 208 |
| National rank | #36167 of 50,301 | #13532 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 297 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.7% | 100.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 24% |
| city | Madras | Madras |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buff Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.6 vs 21.5).
- •Buff Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 24%).
- •Buff Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Jefferson County Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100.2% vs 101.7%).
- •Buff Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.0).
- •Jefferson County Middle School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 297.
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 Buff Elementary School better than Jefferson County Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Buff Elementary School ranks higher (33.6 vs 21.5 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 Buff Elementary School and Jefferson County Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Madras and Madras in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buff Elementary School: 297. Jefferson County Middle School: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buff Elementary School and Jefferson County Middle School rank in Oregon?
Buff Elementary School is 429th of 678 and Jefferson County Middle School is 188th of 208 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).