Buffalo High School is located off of Main Street in Buffalo, Missouri, United States, and is part of the Dallas R-I County School District. It is ranked 299-455th within Missouri. The minority enrollment is 7%, and 46% of students are considered to be low-income.
Serving 511 students in grades 9-12, Buffalo High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buffalo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Buffalo High School's student population of 511 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
511 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Colors
Buffalo High School
School Calendar
School Rankings
Buffalo High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buffalo High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1111 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
1%
15%
White
90%
67%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bison
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buffalo High School's ranking?
Buffalo High School is ranked #1111 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buffalo High School?
The graduation rate of Buffalo High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Buffalo High School?
511 students attend Buffalo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Buffalo High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buffalo High School?
Buffalo High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Buffalo High School offer ?
Buffalo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Buffalo High School part of?
Buffalo High School is part of Dallas County R-I School District.
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