L J Stevens Intermediate School vs Reed-Custer High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
L J Stevens Intermediate School
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
353 students
Reed-Custer High School
Braidwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
397 students
| Measure | L J Stevens Intermediate School Wilmington, Illinois | Reed-Custer High School Braidwood, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #748 of 2,303 | #267 of 691 |
| National rank | #23482 of 50,301 | #10923 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 353 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.3% | 41.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 27% |
| city | Wilmington | Braidwood |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •L J Stevens Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.4 vs 40.2).
- •L J Stevens Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 27%).
- •L J Stevens Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 27%).
- •Reed-Custer High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.8% vs 49.3%).
- •Reed-Custer High School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 16.0).
- •Reed-Custer High School is the larger school with 397 students compared with 353.
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 L J Stevens Intermediate School better than Reed-Custer High School?
On the Success Index (US), L J Stevens Intermediate School ranks higher (52.4 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 L J Stevens Intermediate School and Reed-Custer High School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Braidwood in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
L J Stevens Intermediate School: 353. Reed-Custer High School: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do L J Stevens Intermediate School and Reed-Custer High School rank in Illinois?
L J Stevens Intermediate School is 748th of 2,303 and Reed-Custer High School is 267th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).