Buffalo Middle School vs Wayne Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in West Virginia, United States, 13 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
Wayne Middle School
Wayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
344 students
| Measure | Buffalo Middle School Kenova, West Virginia | Wayne Middle School Wayne, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #33 of 110 | #107 of 110 |
| National rank | #6865 of 15,369 | #12627 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 279 | 344 |
| Enrollment | 279 | 344 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 22% |
| city | Kenova | Wayne |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buffalo Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.6 vs 26.3).
- •Buffalo Middle School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 22%).
- •Buffalo Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.0).
- •Wayne Middle School is the larger school with 344 students compared with 279.
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 Wayne Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Buffalo Middle School ranks higher (53.6 vs 26.3 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 Wayne Middle School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Kenova and Wayne in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Middle School: 279. Wayne Middle School: 344. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Middle School and Wayne Middle School rank in West Virginia?
Buffalo Middle School is 33rd of 110 and Wayne Middle School is 107th of 110 among middle schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).