Buffalo Gap High vs Lancaster High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 247 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo Gap High
Swoope · Public high · Grades 9–12
410 students
Lancaster High
Lancaster · Public high · Grades 8–12
402 students
| Measure | Buffalo Gap High Swoope, Virginia | Lancaster High Lancaster, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #124 of 317 | #287 of 317 |
| National rank | #2330 of 16,910 | #5653 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 410 | 402 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 62% |
| city | Swoope | Lancaster |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buffalo Gap High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 60.6).
- •Buffalo Gap High does better on math proficiency (92% vs 62%).
- •Buffalo Gap High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.8% vs 100%).
- •Lancaster High does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.8).
- •Buffalo Gap High is the larger school with 410 students compared with 402.
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 Gap High better than Lancaster High?
On the Success Index (US), Buffalo Gap High ranks higher (74.0 vs 60.6 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 Gap High and Lancaster High?
About 247 km in a straight line, between Swoope and Lancaster in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Gap High: 410. Lancaster High: 402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Gap High and Lancaster High rank in Virginia?
Buffalo Gap High is 124th of 317 and Lancaster High is 287th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).