Buffalo Elementary vs Sims Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 6.8 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
Sims Middle
Union · Public middle · Grades 6–8
606 students
| Measure | Buffalo Elementary Buffalo, South Carolina | Sims Middle Union, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #541 of 688 | #181 of 248 |
| National rank | #36355 of 50,301 | #11631 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 483 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 26% |
| city | Buffalo | Union |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buffalo Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.3 vs 31.5).
- •Buffalo Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 26%).
- •Buffalo Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 29%).
- •Sims Middle does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.4).
- •Sims Middle is the larger school with 606 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 Sims Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Buffalo Elementary ranks higher (33.3 vs 31.5 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 Buffalo Elementary and Sims Middle?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Union in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Elementary: 483. Sims Middle: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Elementary and Sims Middle rank in South Carolina?
Buffalo Elementary is 541st of 688 and Sims Middle is 181st of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).