Best Schools in Brighton, IA
Brighton, IA has 12 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,993 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in Brighton meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Brighton, IA
The top high schools in Brighton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 476 Students
2. Keota High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Keota Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 133 Students
3. Waco High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waco Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 215 Students
4. Washington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 471 Students
Best Middle Schools in Brighton, IA
The top middle schools in Brighton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 438 Students
2. Washington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 350 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Brighton, IA
The top elementary schools in Brighton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Keota Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Keota Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 188 Students
2. Pence Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 333 Students
3. Lincoln Upper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 351 Students
4. Waco Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waco Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 290 Students
5. Stewart Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 481 Students
6. Washington Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 267 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Brighton, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Brighton, IA has a total population of 925 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Brighton, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Brighton, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.71 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.83 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Brighton, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Brighton, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Brighton, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Brighton, IA
How many schools are in Brighton, IA?
Brighton, IA has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,993 students in total.
How do schools in Brighton perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Brighton score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in Brighton meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Brighton?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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