Du Quoin High School vs Reed-Custer High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 372 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Du Quoin High School
Du Quoin · Public high · Grades 9–12
397 students
Reed-Custer High School
Braidwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
397 students
| Measure | Du Quoin High School Du Quoin, Illinois | Reed-Custer High School Braidwood, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #263 of 691 | #267 of 691 |
| National rank | #10865 of 16,910 | #10923 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 397 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.3% | 41.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| city | Du Quoin | Braidwood |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (40.4 vs 40.2).
- •Du Quoin High School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Reed-Custer High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.8% vs 45.3%).
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 Du Quoin High School better than Reed-Custer High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Du Quoin High School and Reed-Custer High School?
About 372 km in a straight line, between Du Quoin and Braidwood in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Du Quoin High School: 397. Reed-Custer High School: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Du Quoin High School and Reed-Custer High School rank in Illinois?
Du Quoin High School is 263rd of 691 and Reed-Custer High School is 267th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).