Buffalo Elementary vs Oak Pointe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 79 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo Elementary
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
483 students
Oak Pointe Elementary
Irmo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
484 students
| Measure | Buffalo Elementary Buffalo, South Carolina | Oak Pointe Elementary Irmo, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #541 of 688 | #67 of 688 |
| National rank | #36355 of 50,301 | #5867 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 483 | 484 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 66% |
| city | Buffalo | Irmo |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Pointe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 33.3).
- •Oak Pointe Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 37%).
- •Oak Pointe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 31%).
- •Oak Pointe Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.4).
- •Oak Pointe Elementary is the larger school with 484 students compared with 483.
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 Elementary better than Oak Pointe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Pointe Elementary ranks higher (78.5 vs 33.3 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 Elementary and Oak Pointe Elementary?
About 79 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Irmo in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Elementary: 483. Oak Pointe Elementary: 484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Elementary and Oak Pointe Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Buffalo Elementary is 541st of 688 and Oak Pointe Elementary is 67th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).