Buffalo Middle School vs Lavalette Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Virginia, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo Middle School
Kenova · Public middle · Grades 6–8
279 students
Lavalette Elementary School
Lavalette · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
245 students
| Measure | Buffalo Middle School Kenova, West Virginia | Lavalette Elementary School Lavalette, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #33 of 110 | #62 of 390 |
| National rank | #6865 of 15,369 | #11547 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 279 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 279 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 57% |
| city | Kenova | Lavalette |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lavalette Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 53.6).
- •Lavalette Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •Lavalette Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.0).
- •Buffalo Middle School is the larger school with 279 students compared with 245.
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 Middle School better than Lavalette Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lavalette Elementary School ranks higher (69.7 vs 53.6 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 Middle School and Lavalette Elementary School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Kenova and Lavalette in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Middle School: 279. Lavalette Elementary School: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Middle School and Lavalette Elementary School rank in West Virginia?
Buffalo Middle School is 33rd of 110 and Lavalette Elementary School is 62nd of 390 among middle schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).