Central Elementary School vs Sugar-Salem High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 421 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Sugar City · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
319 students
Sugar-Salem High School
Sugar City · Public high · Grades 9–12
584 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Sugar City, Idaho | Sugar-Salem High School Sugar City, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #209 of 352 | #39 of 134 |
| National rank | #27071 of 50,301 | #6715 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 319 | 584 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 584 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.6% | 29.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| city | Sugar City | Sugar City |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sugar-Salem High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 47.1).
- •Central Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Sugar-Salem High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Sugar-Salem High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 48.6%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 21.6).
- •Sugar-Salem High School is the larger school with 584 students compared with 319.
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 Central Elementary School better than Sugar-Salem High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sugar-Salem High School ranks higher (56.4 vs 47.1 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 Central Elementary School and Sugar-Salem High School?
About 421 m in a straight line, between Sugar City and Sugar City in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 319. Sugar-Salem High School: 584. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Sugar-Salem High School rank in Idaho?
Central Elementary School is 209th of 352 and Sugar-Salem High School is 39th of 134 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).