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Buffalo Gap High School vs. Wilson Memorial High School

Should you attend Buffalo Gap High School or Wilson Memorial High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Buffalo Gap High School
1800 Buffalo Gap Hwy
Swoope, VA 24479
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9/
10
Top 20%
Wilson Memorial High School
189 Hornet Rd
Fishersville, VA 22939
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Buffalo Gap High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)

Wilson Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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).
Serving 863 students in grades 9-12, Wilson Memorial 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 90-94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
416 students
863 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Buffalo Gap High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wilson Memorial High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Buffalo Gap High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wilson Memorial High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
60 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Buffalo Gap High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wilson Memorial High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Gap High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Augusta County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Memorial High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Augusta County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#251 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
#217 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Buffalo Gap High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wilson Memorial High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≥90%
(Top 10% in VA)
90-94%
(Top 5% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buffalo Gap High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Augusta County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wilson Memorial High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Augusta County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buffalo Gap High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Augusta County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wilson Memorial High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Augusta County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
60-64%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 30% in VA)
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Buffalo Gap High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Augusta County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Wilson Memorial High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Augusta County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Buffalo Gap High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wilson Memorial High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
108
230
Grade 10 Students
99
228
Grade 11 Students
109
204
Grade 12 Students
100
201

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Buffalo Gap High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Augusta County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wilson Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Augusta County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Buffalo Gap High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Augusta County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wilson Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Augusta County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Buffalo Gap High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Augusta County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wilson Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Augusta County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
94%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Buffalo Gap High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Augusta County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wilson Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Augusta County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Buffalo Gap High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Augusta County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wilson Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Augusta County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.12
0.35
This chart showcases the diversity score of Buffalo Gap High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Augusta County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wilson Memorial High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Augusta County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Buffalo Gap High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Augusta County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wilson Memorial High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Augusta County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Buffalo Gap High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Augusta County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wilson Memorial High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Augusta County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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