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#260 of 635 schools in WV
Top 41% in state
Buffalo Middle School
Middle School · Wayne County Schools · Kenova, WV
A Wayne County Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
298 Buffalo Creek Rd, Kenova, WV 25530
- Math 30% vs WV 33% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs WV 45% (2025)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Buffalo Middle School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 42% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Buffalo Middle School 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average630/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kenova), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,048
Median home value
$144,400
Median rent
$817/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
72.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25530; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 179 | Compare → |
| Ceredo-kenova Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 4.1 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| Covenant SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–12 | 4.7 mi | 199 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 330 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wayne County Schools
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #4 of 18
- District spending per student
- $14,446NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buffalo Middle School is listed in WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buffalo Middle School
Buffalo Middle School is a public middle school in Kenova, WV, part of Wayne County Schools, serving approximately 232 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #260 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buffalo Middle School
What grades does Buffalo Middle School serve?
Buffalo Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Buffalo Middle School?
Buffalo Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 232 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Middle School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buffalo Middle School rank in WV?
Buffalo Middle School ranks #260 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Buffalo Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Buffalo Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buffalo Middle School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Buffalo Middle School a charter school?
No, Buffalo Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buffalo Middle School a Title I school?
No, Buffalo Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 232
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.1%
- Phone
- (304) 429-6062
- Area population (ZIP 25530)
- 6,642
- Area median age
- 43.1
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 WVGSA · 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 · 2025 WVGSA · 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 25530; 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; directory SY 2023–24
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