Madison Senior High School vs Sugar-Salem High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Idaho, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madison Senior High School
Rexburg · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,299 students
Sugar-Salem High School
Sugar City · Public high · Grades 9–12
584 students
| Measure | Madison Senior High School Rexburg, Idaho | Sugar-Salem High School Sugar City, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #57 of 134 | #39 of 134 |
| National rank | #7808 of 16,910 | #6715 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,299 | 584 |
| Enrollment | 1,299 | 584 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.9% | 29.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 32% |
| city | Rexburg | Sugar City |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sugar-Salem High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 52.2).
- •Madison Senior High School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Sugar-Salem High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 53%).
- •Madison Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 29.6%).
- •Madison Senior High School does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 21.6).
- •Madison Senior High School is the larger school with 1,299 students compared with 584.
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 Senior High School better than Sugar-Salem High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sugar-Salem High School ranks higher (56.4 vs 52.2 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 Senior High School and Sugar-Salem High School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Rexburg and Sugar City in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison Senior High School: 1,299. Sugar-Salem High School: 584. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison Senior High School and Sugar-Salem High School rank in Idaho?
Madison Senior High School is 57th of 134 and Sugar-Salem High School is 39th of 134 among high schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).