Buffalo Ridge Elementary vs Carey Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wyoming, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo Ridge Elementary
Cheyenne · Public elementary · Grades K–4
153 students
Carey Junior High School
Cheyenne · Public middle · Grades 7–8
800 students
| Measure | Buffalo Ridge Elementary Cheyenne, Wyoming | Carey Junior High School Cheyenne, Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #94 of 151 | #32 of 50 |
| National rank | #18565 of 50,301 | #5117 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 153 | 800 |
| Enrollment | 153 | 800 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.1% | 41.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 49% |
| city | Cheyenne | Cheyenne |
| state | Wyoming | Wyoming |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carey Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.6 vs 59.4).
- •Carey Junior High School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Carey Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Carey Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.1% vs 43.1%).
- •Buffalo Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 14.3).
- •Carey Junior High School is the larger school with 800 students compared with 153.
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 Ridge Elementary better than Carey Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Carey Junior High School ranks higher (61.6 vs 59.4 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 Ridge Elementary and Carey Junior High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Cheyenne and Cheyenne in Wyoming.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary: 153. Carey Junior High School: 800. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Ridge Elementary and Carey Junior High School rank in Wyoming?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary is 94th of 151 and Carey Junior High School is 32nd of 50 among elementary schools in Wyoming on the 2025 Success Index (US).