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Buffalo School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 239 students in Buffalo School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Buffalo School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,782 Schools
# Students
239 Students
697,407 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
43,115 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Buffalo School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 532 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-79% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#196 out of 537 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)60-79%
78%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)5.2%
24.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.74
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
11%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
41%
21%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
8%
% White
53%
43%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,527 is higher than the state median of $13,052. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,866 is higher than the state median of $12,704. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$9,102 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$4 MM
$8,860 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,527
$13,052
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,866
$12,704
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Buffalo School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buffalo High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
605 Se 2nd
Buffalo, OK 73834
(580) 735-2448
Buffalo, OK 73834
(580) 735-2448
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Buffalo Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
605 Se 2nd
Buffalo, OK 73834
(580) 735-2448
Buffalo, OK 73834
(580) 735-2448
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Buffalo School District?
Buffalo School District manages 2 public schools serving 239 students.
What is the rank of Buffalo School District?
Buffalo School District is ranked #244 out of 532 school districts in Oklahoma (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo School District?
53% of Buffalo School District students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Buffalo School District?
Buffalo School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What is Buffalo School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,866 is higher than the state median of $12,704. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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