Century High vs Sparrows Point High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 52 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
Sparrows Point High
Sparrows Point · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,095 students
| Measure | Century High Sykesville, Maryland | Sparrows Point High Sparrows Point, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #12 of 197 | #59 of 197 |
| National rank | #1104 of 16,910 | #4337 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,101 | 1,095 |
| Enrollment | 1,101 | 1,095 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | 38.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 47% |
| city | Sykesville | Sparrows Point |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Century High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 65.8).
- •Century High does better on math proficiency (77% vs 47%).
- •Century High does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 77%).
- •Century High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 38.5%).
- •Sparrows Point High does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.7).
- •Century High is the larger school with 1,101 students compared with 1,095.
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 Sparrows Point High?
On the Success Index (US), Century High ranks higher (81.1 vs 65.8 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 Century High and Sparrows Point High?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Sykesville and Sparrows Point in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Century High: 1,101. Sparrows Point High: 1,095. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Century High and Sparrows Point High rank in Maryland?
Century High is 12th of 197 and Sparrows Point High is 59th of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).