Braceville Elem School vs Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Braceville Elem School
Braceville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
130 students
Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S
Gardner · Public high · Grades 9–12
154 students
| Measure | Braceville Elem School Braceville, Illinois | Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S Gardner, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1312 of 2,303 | #206 of 691 |
| National rank | #35894 of 50,301 | #9734 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 130 | 154 |
| Enrollment | 130 | 154 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.8% | 29.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 24.5% |
| city | Braceville | Gardner |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.8 vs 34.0).
- •Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.9% vs 60.8%).
- •Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 10.0).
- •Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S is the larger school with 154 students compared with 130.
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 Braceville Elem School better than Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S?
On the Success Index (US), Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S ranks higher (44.8 vs 34.0 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 Braceville Elem School and Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Braceville and Gardner in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Braceville Elem School: 130. Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S: 154. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Braceville Elem School and Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S rank in Illinois?
Braceville Elem School is 1312th of 2,303 and Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S is 206th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).