Braceville Elem School vs South Wilmington Grade School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 5.8 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
South Wilmington Grade School
South Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–8
73 students
| Measure | Braceville Elem School Braceville, Illinois | South Wilmington Grade School South Wilmington, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1312 of 2,303 | #640 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #35894 of 50,301 | #21053 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 130 | 73 |
| Enrollment | 130 | 73 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.8% | 28.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 44.5% |
| city | Braceville | South Wilmington |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Wilmington Grade School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 34.0).
- •South Wilmington Grade School does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 24.5%).
- •South Wilmington Grade School does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 34.5%).
- •South Wilmington Grade School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.8% vs 60.8%).
- •South Wilmington Grade School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 10.0).
- •Braceville Elem School is the larger school with 130 students compared with 73.
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 South Wilmington Grade School?
On the Success Index (US), South Wilmington Grade School ranks higher (55.9 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 South Wilmington Grade School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Braceville and South Wilmington in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Braceville Elem School: 130. South Wilmington Grade School: 73. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Braceville Elem School and South Wilmington Grade School rank in Illinois?
Braceville Elem School is 1312th of 2,303 and South Wilmington Grade School is 640th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).