Best Schools in Buffalo, IN
Buffalo, IN has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,539 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Buffalo underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Buffalo, IN
The top high schools in Buffalo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Central Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
2. North White High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North White School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 266 Students
Best Middle Schools in Buffalo, IN
The top middle schools in Buffalo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 108 Students
2. North White Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North White School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 201 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Buffalo, IN
The top elementary schools in Buffalo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 325 Students
2. North White Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North White School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 433 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Buffalo, IN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Buffalo, IN has a total population of 312 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Buffalo, IN
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, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.25 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Buffalo, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Buffalo, IN.
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, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Buffalo, IN
How many schools are in Buffalo, IN?
Buffalo, IN has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,539 students in total.
How do schools in Buffalo perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Buffalo score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Buffalo underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Buffalo?
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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- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations