Best Schools in Buffalo, SD
Buffalo, SD has 3 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary) serving 208 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Buffalo greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Buffalo, SD
The top high schools in Buffalo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harding County High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harding County School District 31-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 56 Students
Best Middle Schools in Buffalo, SD
The top middle schools in Buffalo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harding County Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harding County School District 31-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 60 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Buffalo, SD
The top elementary schools in Buffalo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Buffalo Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harding County School District 31-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 92 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
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, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Buffalo, SD
How many schools are in Buffalo, SD?
Buffalo, SD has 3 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 208 students in total.
How do schools in Buffalo perform on state tests?
On average, 3 schools in Buffalo score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, 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.
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- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Buffalo
3 of 3 schools in Buffalo carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Buffalo. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.