Serving 1,116 students in grades 9-12, Brighton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,116 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Btm 50% in TN)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Brighton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brighton High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brighton High School?
The graduation rate of Brighton High School is 91%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Brighton High School?
1,116 students attend Brighton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Brighton High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brighton High School?
Brighton High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Brighton High School offer ?
Brighton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brighton High School part of?
My daughter and my family love that she is going to Brighton High School. I am from out of state and we moved here and have been welcomed with open arms from the staff and the teachers. My child has made many friends and her grades are great! They offer a lot of classes for kids that make wonderful grades which in our case is what she needs. No school is perfect but so far very happy with it. Also lots of clubs, sports, and activities for all types of kids.
- Posted by Parent - Nicole
16/23/2017
This school seems uninterested in complaints of bullying, harassment, and even assault. The administration seems more interested in protecting their reputation and jobs than protecting the students.
- Posted by Parent - Concerned Parent
27/19/2010
More... The teachers and administrators are very small town minded. If they spent more time in their classrooms teaching instead of gossiping, these kids would learn something. Teacher and administrators both need to concentrate on fairness, education, teaching, and administrating. Don't judge these kids because of what church they do or don't attend, how much their parents make, or politics. Our children go to school to learn life skills and subject knowledge to get a higher place in society, not to focus on sports of after school activities. No child should be made to join a club if they want to stay in a club either. The Gateway and ACT classes have not taught my kids anything. Also, hire some teachers who are qualified to teach! They are hired because of the good old boy system here in Brighton.. This also goes for the Middle it is much much worse!! This post is partially another parents post I found on the website school matters and if you look at thier website they no longer take user submitted content about schools... Could it be the truth HURTS!!
- Posted by Parent - mrb10
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,116 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
