Buffalo Gap High School
Buffalo Gap High School serves 487 students in grades 9-12.
Buffalo Gap High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Buffalo Gap High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Buffalo Gap High School's student population of 487 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 487 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
Buffalo Gap High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Buffalo Gap High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #368 out of 1791 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 83% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 16% |
| Black | 1% | 22% |
| White | 97% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Augusta County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Buffalo Gap High School is Robert E. Lee High School (9.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Beverley Manor Middle School (6.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Churchville Elementary School (4.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Churchville Churchville Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 72%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 415 students10
4.5 miles
3710 Churchville Ave
Churchville, VA 24421
(540) 337-6036 4.5 PK-5 415 - Staunton Beverley Manor Middle School Math: 71% | Reading: 79%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 714 students10
6.3 miles
58 Cedar Green Rd
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 886-5806 6.3 6-8 714 - Staunton Arthur R. Ware Elementary School Math: 85% | Reading: 78%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 410 students10
7.1 miles
330 Grubert Avenue
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3938 7.1 K-5 410 - Staunton Shelburne Middle School Math: 55% | Reading: 70%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 655 students10
7.1 miles
300 Grubert Ave
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3930 7.1 6-8 655 - Staunton Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Elementary School Special Education School
7.8 miles
East Beverly Street
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9051 7.8 n/a n/a
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