Brighton’s public schools score below 69% of Alabama districts on tests and graduation
15% of students in Brighton’s public schools are proficient in math, below the Alabama average (27%). The grade covers the public school district serving Brighton, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Alabama, not nationally.
From Alabama state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Brighton’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 167 Alabama towns with household incomes within a quarter of Brighton’s, its schools beat 38%, higher than their 31% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 36% of tested students were proficient in reading and 15% in math, against 47% and 27% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
91% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90% across Alabama. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,625 per student, against $13,926 across Alabama (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then 14 middle and 13 high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Brighton’s grade
C: better than 31% of Alabama school districts. Graduation is above the Alabama average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Brighton, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Brighton
Brighton School
Grades PK–5 · 336 students · 20:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Brighton
Brighton School
Grades PK–5 · 336 students · 20:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Brighton
Brighton School
Grades PK–5 · 336 students · 20:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Brighton
Brighton School
Grades PK–5 · 336 students · 20:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Brighton
Brighton School
Grades PK–5 · 336 students · 20:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Brighton
Brighton School
Grades PK–5 · 336 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Brighton’s public schools are run by Jefferson County School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Brighton vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Alabama towns that share Brighton’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton | C | Jefferson County |
| Bessemer | D− | Bessemer City |
| Midfield | D | Midfield City |
| Birmingham | D | Birmingham City |
Every school in Brighton
25 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Alabama’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Brighton’s schools
Are Brighton’s schools good?
On Alabama’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Brighton children attend score below 69% of Alabama’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 38%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Brighton in?
Jefferson County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 35,444 students in 55 schools (2024–25).
Where do Brighton kids go to high school?
One of 13 high schools, depending on your address: ClayChalkville High School, McAdory High School, Hueytown High School, Shades Valley High School, Gardendale High School, Pinson Valley High School, Minor High School, Mortimer Jordan High School, Fultondale High School, Oak Grove High School, Pleasant Grove High School, Center Point High School and Corner High School.
What is Brighton’s graduation rate?
91% of the class of 2023 in Jefferson County School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Alabama.
How much does Brighton spend per student?
$12,625 in Jefferson County School District (FY2024), against $13,926 across Alabama. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Brighton families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Alabama. Stars are from neighbors.