Buffalo High School vs Tygarts Valley Middle/High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in West Virginia, United States, 176 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
Tygarts Valley Middle/High School
Mill Creek · Public high · Grades 6–12
396 students
| Measure | Buffalo High School Buffalo, West Virginia | Tygarts Valley Middle/High School Mill Creek, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #76 of 110 | #53 of 110 |
| National rank | #13877 of 16,910 | #12804 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 382 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 16% |
| city | Buffalo | Mill Creek |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tygarts Valley Middle/High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.4 vs 27.4).
- •Buffalo High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 16%).
- •Tygarts Valley Middle/High School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.9).
- •Tygarts Valley Middle/High School is the larger school with 396 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 Tygarts Valley Middle/High School?
On the Success Index (US), Tygarts Valley Middle/High School ranks higher (32.4 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 Tygarts Valley Middle/High School?
About 176 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Mill Creek in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo High School: 382. Tygarts Valley Middle/High School: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo High School and Tygarts Valley Middle/High School rank in West Virginia?
Buffalo High School is 76th of 110 and Tygarts Valley Middle/High School is 53rd of 110 among high schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).