Reed-Custer Middle School vs Wilmington Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Reed-Custer Middle School
Braidwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
306 students
Wilmington Middle School
Wilmington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
254 students
| Measure | Reed-Custer Middle School Braidwood, Illinois | Wilmington Middle School Wilmington, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #170 of 670 | #177 of 670 |
| National rank | #5340 of 15,369 | #5558 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 306 | 254 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 254 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.1% | 46.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 34% |
| city | Braidwood | Wilmington |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Reed-Custer Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.7 vs 59.7).
- •Reed-Custer Middle School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 34%).
- •Wilmington Middle School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 58%).
- •Reed-Custer Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.1% vs 46.9%).
- •Reed-Custer Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.7).
- •Reed-Custer Middle School is the larger school with 306 students compared with 254.
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 Reed-Custer Middle School better than Wilmington Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Reed-Custer Middle School ranks higher (60.7 vs 59.7 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 Reed-Custer Middle School and Wilmington Middle School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Braidwood and Wilmington in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Reed-Custer Middle School: 306. Wilmington Middle School: 254. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Reed-Custer Middle School and Wilmington Middle School rank in Illinois?
Reed-Custer Middle School is 170th of 670 and Wilmington Middle School is 177th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).