For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 511 students in Buffalo, MO.
The top-ranked public high school in Buffalo, MO is Buffalo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buffalo, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Buffalo have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Buffalo, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Buffalo High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Buffalo, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buffalo High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Main
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2223
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2223
Gr: 9-12 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Dallas County Technical Center
Vocational School
120 South Spruce Street
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-1460
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-1460
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Buffalo, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Buffalo, MO include Buffalo High School.
How many public high schools are located in Buffalo?
2 public high schools are located in Buffalo.
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo?
Buffalo public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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