Bruning Elem School vs Reed-Custer Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bruning Elem School
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
222 students
Reed-Custer Middle School
Braidwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
306 students
| Measure | Bruning Elem School Wilmington, Illinois | Reed-Custer Middle School Braidwood, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #650 of 2,303 | #170 of 670 |
| National rank | #21223 of 50,301 | #5340 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 222 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 222 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.8% | 43.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 58% |
| Math proficiency | – | 35% |
| city | Wilmington | Braidwood |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Reed-Custer Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.7 vs 55.6).
- •Bruning Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 43.1%).
- •Reed-Custer Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 17.1).
- •Reed-Custer Middle School is the larger school with 306 students compared with 222.
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 Bruning Elem School better than Reed-Custer Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Reed-Custer Middle School ranks higher (60.7 vs 55.6 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 Bruning Elem School and Reed-Custer Middle School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Braidwood in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bruning Elem School: 222. Reed-Custer Middle School: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bruning Elem School and Reed-Custer Middle School rank in Illinois?
Bruning Elem School is 650th of 2,303 and Reed-Custer Middle School is 170th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).