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#166 of 301 schools in WY
Buffalo High School
High School · Johnson County School District #1 · Buffalo, WY
A Johnson County School District #1 high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
29891 Old Highway 87, Buffalo, WY 82834
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Buffalo High School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from WY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Buffalo High 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated875/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buffalo), 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
$63,128
Median home value
$297,000
Median rent
$1,080/mo
College educated
31.9%
Homeownership
77.8%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82834; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New West High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Kaycee SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | Not available | 98 | 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.
Johnson County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $21,710NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buffalo High School is listed in Johnson County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buffalo High School
Buffalo High School is a public high school in Buffalo, WY, part of Johnson County School District #1, serving approximately 334 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #166 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buffalo High School
What grades does Buffalo High School serve?
Buffalo High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Buffalo High School?
Buffalo High School has an enrollment of approximately 334 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buffalo High School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buffalo High School rank in WY?
Buffalo High School ranks #166 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Buffalo High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Buffalo High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buffalo High School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Buffalo High School a charter school?
No, Buffalo High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buffalo High School a Title I school?
No, Buffalo High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buffalo High School?
18.0% of students at Buffalo High School 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
- 334
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (307) 684-2269
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 82834)
- 7,699
- Area average commute
- 16.2 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES 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 82834; 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, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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