Buffalo Elementary vs Union County High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.5 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
Union County High
Union · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,024 students
| Measure | Buffalo Elementary Buffalo, South Carolina | Union County High Union, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #541 of 688 | #193 of 228 |
| National rank | #36355 of 50,301 | #11387 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 483 | 1,024 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 1,024 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 33% |
| city | Buffalo | Union |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union County High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.3 vs 33.3).
- •Buffalo Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Union County High does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 31%).
- •Buffalo Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 21.3).
- •Union County High is the larger school with 1,024 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 Union County High?
On the Success Index (US), Union County High ranks higher (38.3 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 Union County High?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Union in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Elementary: 483. Union County High: 1,024. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Elementary and Union County High rank in South Carolina?
Buffalo Elementary is 541st of 688 and Union County High is 193rd of 228 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).