Marbury High School vs Sylacauga High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 66 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marbury High School
Deatsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
626 students
Sylacauga High School
Sylacauga · Public high · Grades 9–12
627 students
| Measure | Marbury High School Deatsville, Alabama | Sylacauga High School Sylacauga, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #73 of 304 | #140 of 304 |
| National rank | #7780 of 16,910 | #10782 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 626 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 626 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.5% | 49.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| city | Deatsville | Sylacauga |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marbury High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 40.8).
- •Marbury High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Marbury High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Marbury High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.5% vs 49.9%).
- •Sylacauga High School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.4).
- •Sylacauga High School is the larger school with 627 students compared with 626.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Marbury High School better than Sylacauga High School?
On the Success Index (US), Marbury High School ranks higher (52.3 vs 40.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Marbury High School and Sylacauga High School?
About 66 km in a straight line, between Deatsville and Sylacauga in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marbury High School: 626. Sylacauga High School: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marbury High School and Sylacauga High School rank in Alabama?
Marbury High School is 73rd of 304 and Sylacauga High School is 140th of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).