Coal City Intermediate School vs Reed-Custer Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 7.1 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 Middle School
Braidwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
306 students
| Measure | Coal City Intermediate School Coal City, Illinois | Reed-Custer Middle School Braidwood, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #446 of 2,303 | #170 of 670 |
| National rank | #15904 of 50,301 | #5340 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 294 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 294 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.7% | 43.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 35% |
| city | Coal City | Braidwood |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coal City Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 60.7).
- •Coal City Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 35%).
- •Coal City Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 58%).
- •Coal City Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.7% vs 43.1%).
- •Reed-Custer Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 16.3).
- •Reed-Custer Middle School is the larger school with 306 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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Coal City Intermediate School ranks higher (63.3 vs 60.7 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 Middle School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Coal City and Braidwood in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coal City Intermediate School: 294. Reed-Custer Middle School: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coal City Intermediate School and Reed-Custer Middle School rank in Illinois?
Coal City Intermediate School is 446th of 2,303 and Reed-Custer Middle School is 170th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).