Excellent
#231 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 10% in state
Buffalo High
High School · Dallas Co. R-i · Buffalo, MO
A Dallas Co. R-i high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
500 W MAIN, Buffalo, MO 65622
- Math 52% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs MO 56% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Buffalo High score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2021, reaching 52% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Buffalo High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,231
Median home value
$143,200
Median rent
$659/mo
College educated
18.8%
Homeownership
67.9%
Poverty rate
25.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65622; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Dallas Co. R-i
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,875NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buffalo High is listed in DALLAS CO. R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buffalo High
Buffalo High is a public high school in Buffalo, MO, part of Dallas Co. R-i, serving approximately 522 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #231 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buffalo High
What grades does Buffalo High serve?
Buffalo High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Buffalo High?
Buffalo High has an enrollment of approximately 522 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo High?
The student-teacher ratio at Buffalo High is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buffalo High rank in MO?
Buffalo High ranks #231 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Buffalo High's MySchoolScout rating?
Buffalo High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Buffalo High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buffalo High has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Buffalo High a charter school?
No, Buffalo High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buffalo High a Title I school?
No, Buffalo High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buffalo High?
54.0% of students at Buffalo High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 522
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (417) 345-2223
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 65622)
- 7,591
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 44
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 MAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments / EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 65622; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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