Buffalo High School vs Pendleton County Middle/High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in West Virginia, United States, 232 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo High School
Buffalo · Public high · Grades 9–12
382 students
Pendleton County Middle/High School
Franklin · Public high · Grades 7–12
386 students
| Measure | Buffalo High School Buffalo, West Virginia | Pendleton County Middle/High School Franklin, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #76 of 110 | #13 of 110 |
| National rank | #13877 of 16,910 | #9617 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 382 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| city | Buffalo | Franklin |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pendleton County Middle/High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 27.4).
- •Pendleton County Middle/High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Pendleton County Middle/High School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.9).
- •Pendleton County Middle/High School is the larger school with 386 students compared with 382.
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 High School better than Pendleton County Middle/High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pendleton County Middle/High School ranks higher (45.3 vs 27.4 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 High School and Pendleton County Middle/High School?
About 232 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Franklin in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo High School: 382. Pendleton County Middle/High School: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo High School and Pendleton County Middle/High School rank in West Virginia?
Buffalo High School is 76th of 110 and Pendleton County Middle/High School is 13th of 110 among high schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).