Snake River High School vs Sugar-Salem High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Idaho, United States, 96 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Snake River High School
Blackfoot · Public high · Grades 9–12
583 students
Sugar-Salem High School
Sugar City · Public high · Grades 9–12
584 students
| Measure | Snake River High School Blackfoot, Idaho | Sugar-Salem High School Sugar City, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #62 of 134 | #39 of 134 |
| National rank | #8217 of 16,910 | #6715 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 583 | 584 |
| Enrollment | 583 | 584 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.8% | 29.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| city | Blackfoot | Sugar City |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sugar-Salem High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 50.7).
- •Sugar-Salem High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Sugar-Salem High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Snake River High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.8% vs 29.6%).
- •Snake River High School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 21.6).
- •Sugar-Salem High School is the larger school with 584 students compared with 583.
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 Snake River High School better than Sugar-Salem High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sugar-Salem High School ranks higher (56.4 vs 50.7 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 Snake River High School and Sugar-Salem High School?
About 96 km in a straight line, between Blackfoot and Sugar City in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Snake River High School: 583. Sugar-Salem High School: 584. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Snake River High School and Sugar-Salem High School rank in Idaho?
Snake River High School is 62nd of 134 and Sugar-Salem High School is 39th of 134 among high schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).