Buffalo Middle School vs Poca Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in West Virginia, United States, 63 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
Poca Middle School
Poca · Public middle · Grades 6–8
277 students
| Measure | Buffalo Middle School Kenova, West Virginia | Poca Middle School Poca, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #33 of 110 | #26 of 110 |
| National rank | #6865 of 15,369 | #6641 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 279 | 277 |
| Enrollment | 279 | 277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 42% |
| city | Kenova | Poca |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poca Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.6 vs 53.6).
- •Buffalo Middle School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Poca Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.0).
- •Buffalo Middle School is the larger school with 279 students compared with 277.
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 Poca Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Poca Middle School ranks higher (54.6 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 Poca Middle School?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Kenova and Poca in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Middle School: 279. Poca Middle School: 277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Middle School and Poca Middle School rank in West Virginia?
Buffalo Middle School is 33rd of 110 and Poca Middle School is 26th of 110 among middle schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).