Serving 416 students in grades 9-12, Buffalo Gap High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 416 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50% in VA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Buffalo Gap High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buffalo Gap High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buffalo Gap High School?
The graduation rate of Buffalo Gap High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Buffalo Gap High School?
416 students attend Buffalo Gap High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Buffalo Gap High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buffalo Gap High School?
Buffalo Gap High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buffalo Gap High School offer ?
Buffalo Gap High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Buffalo Gap High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 416 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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