Best High Schools in Brighton, AL

Brighton, AL has 3 high schools with 1,919 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Brighton score 6% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 11% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Brighton don't meet expectations.

1. Pleasant Grove High School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 729 Students

2. Bessemer City High School

F

SchoolGrade

6%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bessemer City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 850 Students

3. Midfield High School

F

SchoolGrade

3%

Actual Test Scores

6%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Midfield City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 340 Students

Best Middle Schools in Brighton, AL

Brighton, AL has 3 middle schools with 1,354 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Brighton score 10% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 13% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Brighton meet expectations.

1. Bessemer City Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bessemer City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 674 Students

2. Rutledge School

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Midfield City • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 315 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Brighton, AL

Brighton, AL has 2 elementary schools with 513 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Brighton score 10% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 12% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Brighton don't meet expectations.

1. Lipscomb Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 259 Students

2. Brighton School

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 365 Students

3. Abrams Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bessemer City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 254 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Brighton, AL

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Brighton, AL has a total population of 2,503 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Brighton, AL

3,786

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

81%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

10%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Brighton, AL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

29.90 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

7.11 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

22.78 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Brighton, AL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Brighton, AL.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,289 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

36 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Brighton, AL Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Brighton, AL

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Lipscomb, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 11%
  • Projected Test Scores: 16%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Midfield, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 9%
  • Projected Test Scores: 13%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Dolomite, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 16%
  • Projected Test Scores: 18%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Fairfield, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 8%
  • Projected Test Scores: 12%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Hueytown, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Pleasant Grove, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 18%
  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Bessemer, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
McDonald Chapel, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 7%
  • Projected Test Scores: 11%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Sylvan Springs, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 16%
  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Homewood, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations