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Buffalo Valley School District

4384 Southeast Highway 63
Talihina, OK 74571-5961
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

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 2025-26 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.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Buffalo Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (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
1,793 Schools
# Students
208 Students
720,846 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
43,551 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 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OK)
#512 out of 537 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
8%
25%
6-9%
27%
≤10%
31%
(20-21)
<50%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

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 $10,986. 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 $10,960. The school district spending/student has declined by 43% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OK)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,048
$10,986
Spending / Student
$9,332
$10,960

Best Buffalo Valley School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buffalo Valley High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4384 Southeast Highway 63
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 942-9225
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Buffalo Valley Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4384 Southeast Highway 63
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 942-9225
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

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 #516 out of 532 school districts in Oklahoma (bottom 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: 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 $10,960. The school district spending/student has declined by 43% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 208 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in OK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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