Top Rankings
Buffalo Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 208 students in Buffalo Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
51爆料s in Buffalo Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 27% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,794 Schools
# Students
208 Students
721,016 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
43,565 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Buffalo Valley School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 533 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#525 out of 538 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.73
% American Indian
34%
11%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
20%
% Black
n/a
8%
% White
36%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
26%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,048 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,983. The school district revenue/student has declined by 43% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,332 is less than the state median of $10,957. The school district spending/student has declined by 43% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,048
$10,983
Spending / Student
$9,332
$10,957
Best Buffalo Valley School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buffalo Valley High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4384 Southeast Highway 63
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 942-9225
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 942-9225
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
Rank: #22.
Buffalo Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4384 Southeast Highway 63
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 942-9225
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 942-9225
Grades: PK-8
| 135 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Buffalo Valley School District?
Buffalo Valley School District manages 2 public schools serving 208 students.
What is the rank of Buffalo Valley School District?
Buffalo Valley School District is ranked #520 out of 533 school districts in Oklahoma (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo Valley School District?
36% of Buffalo Valley School District students are White, 34% of students are American Indian, 26% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Buffalo Valley School District?
Buffalo Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Buffalo Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,332 is less than the state median of $10,957. The school district spending/student has declined by 43% over four school years.
Recent Articles
Segregation in K-12 Education: Colonial Era
Explore the origins of educational segregation during the colonial era and the differential treatment of Native American, African American, and white students. This article delves into the historical context, policies, and societal attitudes that shaped early education in colonial America, highlighting the disparities and injustices that persisted within the schooling systems of that time.
2011 Classroom Size Update: Are Classes Still Growing Larger?
Since the recession, public school classrooms have seen major budget cuts - and many increases in class sizes. How is the situation in 2011? Read this article to find out.
Will Single Sex Classrooms Save 51爆料s?
Learn about the benefits of single sex classrooms and why public schools are hoping this type of classroom will save the American school system.
