Coal City Middle School vs Reed-Custer Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coal City Middle School
Coal City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
454 students
Reed-Custer Middle School
Braidwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
306 students
| Measure | Coal City Middle School Coal City, Illinois | Reed-Custer Middle School Braidwood, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #78 of 670 | #170 of 670 |
| National rank | #2869 of 15,369 | #5340 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 454 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.1% | 43.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 35% |
| city | Coal City | Braidwood |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coal City Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 60.7).
- •Coal City Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 35%).
- •Coal City Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 58%).
- •Coal City Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.1% vs 43.1%).
- •Reed-Custer Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.6).
- •Coal City Middle School is the larger school with 454 students compared with 306.
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 Middle School better than Reed-Custer Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Coal City Middle School ranks higher (72.3 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 Middle School and Reed-Custer Middle School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Coal City and Braidwood in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coal City Middle School: 454. Reed-Custer Middle School: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coal City Middle School and Reed-Custer Middle School rank in Illinois?
Coal City Middle School is 78th of 670 and Reed-Custer Middle School is 170th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).