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Buffalo Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 203 students in Buffalo Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Buffalo Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,782 Schools
# Students
203 Students
697,407 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
43,115 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Buffalo Valley School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 532 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#512 out of 537 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.74
% American Indian
34%
11%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
21%
% Black
n/a
8%
% White
37%
43%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
25%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,296 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,355. The school district revenue/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,562 is less than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has declined by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,296
$11,355
Spending / Student
$9,562
$11,328
Best Buffalo Valley School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buffalo Valley High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4384 Southeast Highway 63
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 942-9225
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 942-9225
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Buffalo Valley Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4384 Southeast Highway 63
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 942-9225
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 942-9225
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Buffalo Valley School District?
Buffalo Valley School District manages 2 public schools serving 203 students.
What is the rank of Buffalo Valley School District?
Buffalo Valley School District is ranked #516 out of 532 school districts in Oklahoma (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo Valley School District?
37% of Buffalo Valley School District students are White, 34% of students are American Indian, 25% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Buffalo Valley School District?
Buffalo Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What is Buffalo Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,562 is less than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has declined by 32% over four school years.
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