Buffalo Gap High School is a public school located in Swoope, Virginia. The Buffalo Gap class of 2007 scored higher in all SAT categories than every public school in Augusta County and inlying cities. The school draws its name from the nearby Buffalo Gap.
Buffalo Gap Middle School serves 285 students in grades 6-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buffalo Gap Middle School's student population of 285 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
285 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1962
Colors
White, Black, Gold
School Rankings
The diversity score of Buffalo Gap Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
1%
21%
White
93%
44%
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bison
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Buffalo Gap Middle School?
285 students attend Buffalo Gap Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Buffalo Gap Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buffalo Gap Middle School?
Buffalo Gap Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buffalo Gap Middle School offer ?
Buffalo Gap Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Buffalo Gap Middle School part of?
Buffalo Gap Middle School is part of Augusta County School District.
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