Madison Junior High School vs Sugar-Salem Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Idaho, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madison Junior High School
Rexburg · Public middle · Grades 7–9
1,261 students
Sugar-Salem Junior High School
Sugar City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
370 students
| Measure | Madison Junior High School Rexburg, Idaho | Sugar-Salem Junior High School Sugar City, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #97 of 106 | #22 of 106 |
| National rank | #12338 of 15,369 | #4852 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,261 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 1,261 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.5% | 38.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 53% |
| city | Rexburg | Sugar City |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sugar-Salem Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 27.8).
- •Sugar-Salem Junior High School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 23%).
- •Sugar-Salem Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 25%).
- •Madison Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.5% vs 38.1%).
- •Sugar-Salem Junior High School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 22.9).
- •Madison Junior High School is the larger school with 1,261 students compared with 370.
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 Madison Junior High School better than Sugar-Salem Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sugar-Salem Junior High School ranks higher (62.9 vs 27.8 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 Madison Junior High School and Sugar-Salem Junior High School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Rexburg and Sugar City in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison Junior High School: 1,261. Sugar-Salem Junior High School: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison Junior High School and Sugar-Salem Junior High School rank in Idaho?
Madison Junior High School is 97th of 106 and Sugar-Salem Junior High School is 22nd of 106 among middle schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).