Best High Schools in Buffalo, Las Vegas, NV

High schools
4
Students
6,254
Avg actual
40%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in Buffalo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. College Of So Nv Hs West

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clark County School District • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 187 Students

2. Spring Valley Hs

B+

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clark County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2668 Students

3. Odyssey Charter Schools 9-12 Hs

C+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clark County School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 1364 Students

4. Bonanza Hs

D+

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Clark County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2035 Students

Best Middle Schools in Buffalo, Las Vegas, NV

Middle schools
5
Students
5,684
Avg actual
38%
Avg projected
27%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Buffalo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Hyde Park Ms

A

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clark County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1387 Students

2. Odyssey Charter Schools 6-8 Ms

A-

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clark County School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 599 Students

3. Johnson Walter Jhs Academy Of Int'l Studies

B+

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clark County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1356 Students

4. Lawrence Clifford J Jhs

B-

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Clark County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1263 Students

5. Garside Frank F Jhs

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Clark County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1079 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Buffalo, Las Vegas, NV

Elementary schools
7
Students
3,428
Avg actual
29%
Avg projected
17%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Buffalo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Odyssey Charter Schools K-5 Es

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clark County School District • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 366 Students

2. Derfelt Herbert A Es

B-

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clark County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 578 Students

3. Gray R Guild Es

C+

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clark County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 394 Students

4. Jacobson Walter Es

C

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clark County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 505 Students

5. Warren Rose Es

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Clark County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 561 Students

6. Hancock Doris Es

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Clark County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 497 Students

7. Red Rock Es

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Clark County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 527 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Buffalo, Las Vegas, NV

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Buffalo, Las Vegas, NV has a total population of 17,668 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Buffalo, Las Vegas, NV

15,509

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

27%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Buffalo, Las Vegas, NV.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

44.41 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

6.31 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

38.10 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Buffalo, Las Vegas, NV.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Buffalo, Las Vegas, NV.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,988 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

55 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Buffalo, Las Vegas, NV Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Buffalo, Las Vegas, NV

How many schools are in Buffalo, Las Vegas, NV?

Buffalo, Las Vegas, NV has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 15,509 students in total.

How do schools in Buffalo perform on state tests?

On average, 17 schools in Buffalo score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Buffalo greatly exceed 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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Buffalo, Las Vegas, NV

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Charleston Heights, Las Vegas, NV

  • Actual: 28%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
The Lakes-Country Club, Spring Valley, NV

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Angel Park Lindell, Las Vegas, NV

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Pioneer Park, Las Vegas, NV

  • Actual: 29%
  • Projected: 27%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Rancho Charleston, Las Vegas, NV

  • Actual: 24%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
The Lakes, Las Vegas, NV

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
The Pueblo, Las Vegas, NV

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Michael Way, Las Vegas, NV

  • Actual: 21%
  • Projected: 21%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Twin Lakes, Las Vegas, NV

  • Actual: 26%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Desert Shores, Las Vegas, NV

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations