Coal City High School vs Reed-Custer High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coal City High School
Coal City · Public high · Grades 9–12
642 students
Reed-Custer High School
Braidwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
397 students
| Measure | Coal City High School Coal City, Illinois | Reed-Custer High School Braidwood, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #148 of 691 | #267 of 691 |
| National rank | #8396 of 16,910 | #10923 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 642 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 642 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.3% | 41.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Coal City | Braidwood |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coal City High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.9 vs 40.2).
- •Coal City High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Coal City High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Coal City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 41.8%).
- •Reed-Custer High School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 16.1).
- •Coal City High School is the larger school with 642 students compared with 397.
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 Coal City High School better than Reed-Custer High School?
On the Success Index (US), Coal City High School ranks higher (49.9 vs 40.2 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 Coal City High School and Reed-Custer High School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Coal City and Braidwood in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coal City High School: 642. Reed-Custer High School: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coal City High School and Reed-Custer High School rank in Illinois?
Coal City High School is 148th of 691 and Reed-Custer High School is 267th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).