Century High vs Liberty High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Century High
Sykesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,101 students
Liberty High
Sykesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,007 students
| Measure | Century High Sykesville, Maryland | Liberty High Sykesville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #12 of 197 | #13 of 197 |
| National rank | #1104 of 16,910 | #1124 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,101 | 1,007 |
| Enrollment | 1,101 | 1,007 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | 14.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 74% |
| city | Sykesville | Sykesville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (81.1 vs 81.0).
- •Century High does better on math proficiency (77% vs 74%).
- •Century High does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 85%).
- •Liberty High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 20.1%).
- •Liberty High does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 18.7).
- •Century High is the larger school with 1,101 students compared with 1,007.
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 Century High better than Liberty High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Century High and Liberty High?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Sykesville and Sykesville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Century High: 1,101. Liberty High: 1,007. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Century High and Liberty High rank in Maryland?
Century High is 12th of 197 and Liberty High is 13th of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).