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Buffalo School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 249 students in Buffalo School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Buffalo School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 27% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,793 Schools
# Students
249 Students
720,846 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
43,551 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Buffalo School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 532 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-79% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#196 out of 537 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)60-79%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.73
% American Indian
1%
11%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
39%
20%
% Black
n/a
8%
% White
55%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,671 is higher than the state median of $10,986. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,004 is higher than the state median of $10,960. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,671
$10,986
Spending / Student
$15,004
$10,960
Best Buffalo School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buffalo High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
605 Se 2nd
Buffalo, OK 73834
(580) 735-2448
Buffalo, OK 73834
(580) 735-2448
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Buffalo Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
605 Se 2nd
Buffalo, OK 73834
(580) 735-2448
Buffalo, OK 73834
(580) 735-2448
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Buffalo School District?
Buffalo School District manages 2 public schools serving 249 students.
What is the rank of Buffalo School District?
Buffalo School District is ranked #246 out of 532 school districts in Oklahoma (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo School District?
55% of Buffalo School District students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Buffalo School District?
Buffalo School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Buffalo School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,004 is higher than the state median of $10,960. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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