Coal City Intermediate School vs Reed-Custer Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coal City Intermediate School
Coal City · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
294 students
Reed-Custer Elementary School
Braidwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
690 students
| Measure | Coal City Intermediate School Coal City, Illinois | Reed-Custer Elementary School Braidwood, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #446 of 2,303 | #688 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #15904 of 50,301 | #22098 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 294 | 690 |
| Enrollment | 294 | 690 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.7% | 43.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 45% |
| city | Coal City | Braidwood |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coal City Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 54.4).
- •Coal City Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Coal City Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 46%).
- •Coal City Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.7% vs 43.8%).
- •Reed-Custer Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.3).
- •Reed-Custer Elementary School is the larger school with 690 students compared with 294.
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 Intermediate School better than Reed-Custer Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Coal City Intermediate School ranks higher (63.3 vs 54.4 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 Intermediate School and Reed-Custer Elementary School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Coal City and Braidwood in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coal City Intermediate School: 294. Reed-Custer Elementary School: 690. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coal City Intermediate School and Reed-Custer Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Coal City Intermediate School is 446th of 2,303 and Reed-Custer Elementary School is 688th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).