Buffalo High

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Buffalo High ranks 272 nd of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Buffalo High is a public high school located in Buffalo, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 568 students. The school is part of the Dallas County R-I school district, which is ranked 252 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Buffalo High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri high schools, ranging from 272nd to 415th out of 378-521 schools over the past 10 years, and its SchoolDigger rating has also been low, ranging from 0 to 3 stars out of 5. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as White students, Special Education students, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, is particularly concerning, as it ranks in the bottom quartile of Missouri high schools for these subgroups. Additionally, Buffalo High has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15.3% to 20.3% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Skyline High, Fair Grove High, and Conway High Schools, Buffalo High generally underperforms in terms of statewide rankings, academic performance, and other key metrics. Skyline High, in particular, stands out with its high statewide ranking, 100% graduation rate, and strong academic performance, providing a potential benchmark for Buffalo High to aspire to. Additionally, Buffalo High's per-student spending, ranging from $11,605 to $12,857 in recent years, is higher than the nearby schools, raising questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources to support student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

500 W Main
Buffalo, MO 65622-7565

(417) 345-2223

District: Dallas County R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
272^nd of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,857

Feeder schools for Buffalo High:

Elementary:	Mallory Elementary
Middle:	Buffalo Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 568

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.4%

Hispanic:

3.9%

Two or more races:

3.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Buffalo High ranks worse than 72% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.28. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Buffalo High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Buffalo High is $12,857.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Buffalo High:

SchoolDigger ranks Buffalo High 272^nd of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Buffalo High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Dallas County R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Dallas County R-I 252^nd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Buffalo High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	56.99	215^th	534	59.7%
2007	42.90	352^nd	538	34.6%
2008	59.32	206^th	539	61.8%
2009	73.80	47^th	507	90.7%
2010	44.32	307^th	516	40.5%
2011	28.78	436^th	528	17.4%
2012	40.34	363^rd	522	30.5%
2013	48.28	273^rd	523	47.8%
2014	47.75	272^nd	521	47.8%
2015	42.84	304^th	504	39.7%
2016	32.23	308^th	401	23.2%
2017	21.85	355^th	404	12.1%
2018	49.81	200^th	468	57.3%
2019	16.25	415^th	460	9.8%
2021	22.56	273^rd	358	23.7%
2022	20.38	291^st	361	19.4%
2023	31.71	235^th	352	33.2%
2024	28.28	272^nd	378	28.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Buffalo High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.42	118^th	127	7.1%
2024	16.12	127^th	135	5.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Buffalo High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	62.23	83^rd	382	78.3%
2019	32.71	267^th	368	27.4%
2021	38.18	156^th	255	38.8%
2022	17.75	228^th	250	8.8%
2023	31.15	193^rd	268	28.0%
2024	27.13	217^th	274	20.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Buffalo High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	35.35	80^th	100	20.0%
2019	29.31	89^th	96	7.3%

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Rank History for White students at Buffalo High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	43.42	219^th	440	50.2%
2019	11.30	409^th	430	4.9%
2021	12.73	287^th	309	7.1%
2022	14.93	284^th	310	8.4%
2023	27.61	214^th	302	29.1%
2024	19.20	271^st	321	15.6%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Buffalo High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	519	519
1992	529	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	532
1993	561	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	565
1994	577	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	581
1995	608	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	610
1996	608	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	610
1997	651	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	652
1998	649	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	650
1999	685	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	687
2000	679	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	682
2001	664	1	2	6	5	n/a	n/a	0	678
2002	621	1	2	10	5	n/a	n/a	0	639
2003	621	1	2	10	5	n/a	n/a	0	639
2004	621	4	4	8	5	n/a	n/a	0	642
2005	578	3	3	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	592
2006	574	1	3	4	6	n/a	n/a	0	588
2007	578	1	4	5	7	n/a	n/a	0	595
2008	568	4	3	6	6	n/a	n/a	0	587
2009	524	3	2	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	539
2010	580	2	2	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	593
2011	572	2	3	10	1	0	0	0	588
2012	539	3	2	9	4	0	2	0	559
2013	486	3	5	7	2	0	2	0	505
2014	456	2	3	9	5	0	3	0	478
2015	459	4	0	9	3	0	4	0	479
2016	433	3	2	10	4	0	3	0	455
2017	461	4	2	9	5	0	3	0	484
2018	462	4	3	6	3	0	5	0	483
2019	463	6	3	12	3	2	11	0	500
2020	469	3	3	11	2	2	17	0	507
2021	472	4	2	7	2	0	21	0	508
2022	493	4	2	12	4	0	17	0	532
2023	519	4	1	22	1	0	21	0	568

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Buffalo High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	519	28.2	18.4	n/a
1992	532	27.0	19.7	n/a
1993	565	24.0	23.5	14.2
1994	581	26.1	22.3	15.8
1995	610	32.5	18.8	17.5
1996	610	32.5	18.8	17.5
1997	652	36.0	18.1	11.2
1998	650	37.2	17.5	11.7
1999	687	39.9	17.2	23.7
2000	682	40.4	16.9	23.9
2001	678	40.0	17.0	31.9
2002	639	39.0	16.4	30.7
2003	639	39.0	16.4	30.7
2004	642	37.5	17.1	31.9
2005	592	37.1	16.0	35.1
2006	588	41.0	14.3	37.8
2007	595	39.6	15.0	36.8
2008	587	42.1	13.9	44.8
2009	539	40.7	13.2	54.4
2010	593	38.8	15.2	54.6
2011	588	39.4	14.9	56.5
2012	559	38.2	14.6	53
2013	505	38.5	13.0	54.5
2014	478	37.0	12.9	58.4
2015	479	34.0	14.0	55.7
2016	455	33.0	13.7	50.1
2017	484	34.1	14.1	53.3
2018	483	33.9	14.2	55.1
2019	500	33.2	15.0	48.6
2020	507	36.1	14.0	49.5
2021	508	33.7	15.0	51
2022	532	31.8	16.6	46.1
2023	568	35.1	16.1	50.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Buffalo High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	519	28.2	18.4	n/a
1992	532	27.0	19.7	n/a
1993	565	24.0	23.5	14.2
1994	581	26.1	22.3	15.8
1995	610	32.5	18.8	17.5
1996	610	32.5	18.8	17.5
1997	652	36.0	18.1	11.2
1998	650	37.2	17.5	11.7
1999	687	39.9	17.2	23.7
2000	682	40.4	16.9	23.9
2001	678	40.0	17.0	31.9
2002	639	39.0	16.4	30.7
2003	639	39.0	16.4	30.7
2004	642	37.5	17.1	31.9
2005	592	37.1	16.0	35.1
2006	588	41.0	14.3	37.8
2007	595	39.6	15.0	36.8
2008	587	42.1	13.9	44.8
2009	539	40.7	13.2	54.4
2010	593	38.8	15.2	54.6
2011	588	39.4	14.9	56.5
2012	559	38.2	14.6	53
2013	505	38.5	13.0	54.5
2014	478	37.0	12.9	58.4
2015	479	34.0	14.0	55.7
2016	455	33.0	13.7	50.1
2017	484	34.1	14.1	53.3
2018	483	33.9	14.2	55.1
2019	500	33.2	15.0	48.6
2020	507	36.1	14.0	49.5
2021	508	33.7	15.0	51
2022	532	31.8	16.6	46.1
2023	568	35.1	16.1	50.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Buffalo High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$575 (4.8%)	$11,428 (95.2%)	$12,004
2020	$702 (6.0%)	$10,982 (94.0%)	$11,684
2021	$3,339 (28.8%)	$8,267 (71.2%)	$11,605
2022	$2,282 (17.7%)	$10,575 (82.3%)	$12,857

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Buffalo High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 415^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 235^th of 352 High schools	23.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Buffalo High)	20.7	40.9	20.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Dallas County R-I)	20.7	40.9	20.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Buffalo High)	21.5	19.3	2.2%
End of Course Biology I (Dallas County R-I)	21.5	19.3	2.2%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	500	568	13.6%
African American	6	4	33.3%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	12	22	83.3%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	463	519	12.1%
Two or More Races	11	21	90.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.6%	50.5%	1.9%

Schools Near Buffalo High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)	MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)		MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	MAP Government (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Buffalo High	Public	9-12	500 W Main	Buffalo	65622	Dallas County	Dallas County R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 345-2223	568	35	16.1	50.5%	519 (91.4%)	4 (0.7%)	22 (3.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.7%)	28.3	272^nd of 378 public high schools	28.0%		31.7	235^th of 352 public high schools	33.2%	37					22.4	26.6	36.8		$12,857	$2,282	$10,575
Dallas County Technical Center	Public	11-12	120 South Spruce Street	Buffalo	65622	Dallas County	Dallas County R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 345-1460	0	12	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Halfway Secondary	Public	7-12	2150 Hwy 32	Half Way	65663	Polk County	Halfway R-III	No	No	No	No	(417) 445-2211	118	11	11.0	39.8%	111 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.1%)								(n/a)		8.8			80.0				$13,435	$4,534	$8,901
Pleasant Hope High	Public	9-12	303 N Main	Pleasant Hope	65725	Greene County	Pleasant Hope R-VI	No	No	No	No	(417) 267-2271	282	17	16.3	53.2%	267 (94.7%)	7 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.4%)	11.7	343^rd of 378 public high schools	9.3%		13.4	311^th of 352 public high schools	11.6%	32					16.5	11.8	23.9		$9,992	$2,454	$7,538
Bolivar High	Public	9-12	1401 N Hwy D	Bolivar	65613	Polk County	Bolivar R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 326-5228	839	57	14.6	41.5%	721 (85.9%)	12 (1.4%)	49 (5.8%)	9 (1.1%)	7 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	39 (4.6%)	52	137^th of 378 public high schools	63.8%		50.8	128^th of 352 public high schools	63.6%	9					48.1	27.0	58.7	35.0	$11,595	$1,645	$9,950
Conway High Schools	Public	7-12	726 W Jefferson Ave	Conway	65632	Laclede County	Laclede County R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 589-2941	384	27	14.1	55.2%	362 (94.3%)	3 (0.8%)	14 (3.6%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	52	136^th of 378 public high schools	64.0%		46.7	160^th of 352 public high schools	54.5%	24	39.1		25.4	40.3	31.5	37.4		43.3	$9,897	$758	$9,140
Fair Grove High	Public	9-12	132 N Main St	Fair Grove	65648	Greene County	Fair Grove R-X	No	No	No	No	(417) 759-2554	376	25	15.1	33.0%	348 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.0%)	69.5	60^th of 378 public high schools	84.1%		66.9	57^th of 352 public high schools	83.8%	3					30.5	64.6			$9,012	$759	$8,253
Skyline High	Public	9-12	20663 Us -65	Urbana	65767	Dallas County	Hickory County R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 993-4226	215	15	13.9	38.1%	207 (96.3%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)								(n/a)					20.9				$9,609	$592	$9,017

Frequently Asked Questions about Buffalo High

What is the racial makeup of Buffalo High?

Students at Buffalo High are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Buffalo High in?

Dallas County R-I

What schools feed into Buffalo High?

Buffalo High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Mallory Elementary
Middle : Buffalo Middle

How many students attend Buffalo High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 568 students attended Buffalo High.

Is Buffalo High a good school?

Buffalo High ranks 272^nd of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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