Best Schools in Buffalo City, AR
Buffalo City, AR has 13 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,246 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Buffalo City exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Buffalo City, AR
The top high schools in Buffalo City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mtn Home High Career Academics
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Home School District • Charter • Grades 8 - 12 • 1518 Students
2. Yellville-summit High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yellville-summit School Dist. • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 318 Students
3. Flippin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Flippin School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 267 Students
4. Norfork High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norfork School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 217 Students
Best Middle Schools in Buffalo City, AR
The top middle schools in Buffalo City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Flippin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Flippin School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 243 Students
2. Pinkston Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Home School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 624 Students
3. Yellville-summit Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yellville-summit School Dist. • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 283 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Buffalo City, AR
The top elementary schools in Buffalo City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Yellville-summit Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yellville-summit School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 399 Students
2. Arrie Goforth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norfork School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 253 Students
3. Flippin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Flippin School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 405 Students
4. Hackler Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Home School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 830 Students
5. Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Home School District • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 552 Students
6. Mountain Home Kindergarten
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Home School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 337 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Buffalo City, AR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Buffalo City, AR has a total population of 219 with 11% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Buffalo City, AR
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Buffalo City, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
52.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.41 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
45.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Buffalo City, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Buffalo City, AR.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Buffalo City, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Buffalo City, AR
How many schools are in Buffalo City, AR?
Buffalo City, AR has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,246 students in total.
How do schools in Buffalo City perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Buffalo City score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Buffalo City exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Buffalo City?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
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- Projected: 43%
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