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Vinson Middle School vs. Buffalo Middle School

Should you attend Vinson Middle School or Buffalo Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Vinson Middle School
3851 Piedmont Rd
Huntington, WV 25704
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Buffalo Middle School
298 Buffalo Creek Rd
Kenova, WV 25530
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Vinson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Buffalo Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 179 students in grades 6-8, Vinson Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Serving 232 students in grades 6-8, Buffalo Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
179 students
232 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Vinson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Buffalo Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Vinson Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Buffalo Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Vinson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Buffalo Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Vinson Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wayne County Schools School District and the state of West Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wayne County Schools School District and the state of West Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#296 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
#128 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Vinson Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Buffalo Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in WV)
45%
(Top 30% in WV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vinson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wayne County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buffalo Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wayne County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
53%
(Top 20% in WV)
50%
(Top 30% in WV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vinson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wayne County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buffalo Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wayne County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in WV)
45-49%
(Top 20% in WV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vinson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wayne County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buffalo Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wayne County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Vinson Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Buffalo Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
55
94
Grade 7 Students
61
83
Grade 8 Students
63
55

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Vinson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wayne County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Buffalo Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wayne County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Vinson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wayne County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Buffalo Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wayne County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Vinson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wayne County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Buffalo Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wayne County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
97%
98%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Vinson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wayne County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Buffalo Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wayne County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Vinson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wayne County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Buffalo Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wayne County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
0.06
0.04
This chart showcases the diversity score of Vinson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wayne County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Buffalo Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wayne County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
59%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Vinson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wayne County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Buffalo Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wayne County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Vinson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wayne County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Buffalo Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wayne County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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