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Best Schools in Buffalo, WV
Buffalo, WV has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,606 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, 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, WV
The top high schools in Buffalo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Winfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 793 Students
2. Buffalo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 377 Students
Best Middle Schools in Buffalo, WV
The top middle schools in Buffalo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Winfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 556 Students
2. George Washington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 306 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Buffalo, WV
The top elementary schools in Buffalo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hometown Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 52 Students
2. George Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 214 Students
3. Confidence Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 104 Students
4. Buffalo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 204 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Buffalo, WV
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Buffalo, WV has a total population of 1,688 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Buffalo, WV
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, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Buffalo, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Buffalo, WV.
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, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Buffalo, WV
How many schools are in Buffalo, WV?
Buffalo, WV has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,606 students in total.
How do schools in Buffalo perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Buffalo score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, 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: 23%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Buffalo
2 of 2 schools in Buffalo carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1C: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Buffalo. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.