Buffalo El Sch vs Knoch HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo El Sch
Sarver · Public elementary · Grades K–5
564 students
Knoch HS
Saxonburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
704 students
| Measure | Buffalo El Sch Sarver, Pennsylvania | Knoch HS Saxonburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #367 of 1,627 | #144 of 618 |
| National rank | #6293 of 50,301 | #1888 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 564 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 564 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.4% | 33.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 69% |
| city | Sarver | Saxonburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buffalo El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 76.3).
- •Knoch HS does better on math proficiency (69% vs 61%).
- •Buffalo El Sch does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 79%).
- •Buffalo El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 33.7%).
- •Buffalo El Sch does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.6).
- •Knoch HS is the larger school with 704 students compared with 564.
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 El Sch better than Knoch HS?
On the Success Index (US), Buffalo El Sch ranks higher (77.7 vs 76.3 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 El Sch and Knoch HS?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Sarver and Saxonburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo El Sch: 564. Knoch HS: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo El Sch and Knoch HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Buffalo El Sch is 367th of 1,627 and Knoch HS is 144th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).