Braeside Elem School vs J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 439 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Braeside Elem School
Highland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
260 students
J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
260 students
| Measure | Braeside Elem School Highland Park, Illinois | J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr Mount Vernon, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #8 of 2,303 | #2052 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #634 of 50,301 | #47131 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 260 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 85% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 5% |
| city | Highland Park | Mount Vernon |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Braeside Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.7 vs 16.0).
- •Braeside Elem School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 5%).
- •Braeside Elem School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 21%).
- •Braeside Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.4).
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 Braeside Elem School better than J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr?
On the Success Index (US), Braeside Elem School ranks higher (90.7 vs 16.0 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 Braeside Elem School and J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr?
About 439 km in a straight line, between Highland Park and Mount Vernon in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Braeside Elem School: 260. J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Braeside Elem School and J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr rank in Illinois?
Braeside Elem School is 8th of 2,303 and J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr is 2052nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).