Best High Schools in Buffalo, SD

Buffalo, SD has 1 high schools with 56 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Buffalo score 75% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 63% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Buffalo greatly exceed expectations.

1. Harding County High School - 01

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Harding County School District 31-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 56 Students

Best Middle Schools in Buffalo, SD

Buffalo, SD has 2 middle schools with 68 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Buffalo score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Buffalo underperform expectations.

1. Harding County Middle School - 03

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Harding County School District 31-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 60 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Buffalo, SD

Buffalo, SD has 3 elementary schools with 123 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Buffalo score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Buffalo greatly exceed expectations.

1. Little Powder Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Campbell County School District #1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 23 Students

2. Buffalo Elementary - 02

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Harding County School District 31-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 92 Students

3. Camp Crook Elementary - 08

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Harding County School District 31-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 8 Students

4. Ludlow Elementary - 06

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Harding County School District 31-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 8 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Buffalo, SD

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

Community Factors

Buffalo, SD has a total population of 464 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Buffalo, SD

247

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

30%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Buffalo, SD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D

17.98 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

6.48 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

11.50 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Buffalo, SD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

274 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

68 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Buffalo, SD Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Buffalo, SD

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Ladner, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Ludlow, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Harding, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Gustave, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Camp Crook, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Table Mountain, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Reva, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Redig, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Vessey, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Capitol, MT

  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations