[2] The school serves the communities of Buckeye, Deville, Holloway Prairie, Big Island, Libuse, Hickory Grove, and some suburbs of Pineville.

In 1981, the school became the source of local controversy after desegregation efforts by Federal District Judge Nauman Scott.

[9] After months of legal duelling over the issue, the girls were compelled to register at Jones Street, but no penalties were levied against their families or Judge Lee.

[11] Buckeye has both the core curriculum and electives, including courses in agricultural science, Human Geography, and shop classes such as welding.

The Buckeye sports team name is the Panthers, and the school colors are royal blue and gold.