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Best Schools in Buffalo, SC
Buffalo, SC has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,133 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Buffalo meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Buffalo, SC
The top high schools in Buffalo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Woodruff High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 788 Students
2. Union County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1069 Students
Best Middle Schools in Buffalo, SC
The top middle schools in Buffalo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Woodruff Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 04 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 686 Students
2. Sims Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 672 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Buffalo, SC
The top elementary schools in Buffalo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Woodruff Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 04 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 647 Students
2. Buffalo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 491 Students
3. Woodruff Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 04 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 780 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Buffalo, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Buffalo, SC has a total population of 2,873 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Buffalo, SC
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, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Buffalo, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Buffalo, SC.
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, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Buffalo, SC
How many schools are in Buffalo, SC?
Buffalo, SC has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,133 students in total.
How do schools in Buffalo perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Buffalo score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Buffalo meet 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: 38%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Buffalo
1 of 1 schools in Buffalo carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
F: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Buffalo. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.