Photo: WeaponizingArchitecture · CC BY-SA 4.0Brighton’s public schools outscore 95% of Michigan districts
Math proficiency in Brighton’s districts is 61%, above the Michigan average (34%). 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 Michigan, not nationally.
From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% 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
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 69% and math 61% in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $19,807 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Scranton Middle School, then Brighton High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Charyl Stockwell Academy High School, Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School and St. Patrick School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
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
A+: better than 95% of Michigan school districts, #26 of 699 Michigan towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Michigan average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Brighton, with each school’s own grade.
5th grade in Brighton
Maltby Intermediate School
Grades 5–6 · 866 students · 18:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Brighton
Maltby Intermediate School
Grades 5–6 · 866 students · 18:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Brighton
Scranton Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 850 students · 20:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Brighton
Scranton Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 850 students · 20:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Brighton
Brighton High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,887 students · 20:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Brighton
Brighton High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,887 students · 20:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Brighton
Brighton High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,887 students · 20:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Brighton
Brighton High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,887 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Brighton’s public schools are run by Brighton Area Schools, which also serves Brighton, Genoa and Green Oak. 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 above the state in reading
Brighton vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Brighton’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton | A+ | Brighton Area Schools |
| Genoa | A | Howell PK–12 · Brighton Area Schools PK–12 |
| Brighton Township | A | Brighton Area Schools PK–12 · Hartland Consolidated Schools K–12 |
| Green Oak | A | Brighton Area Schools PK–12 · South Lyon PK–12 |
| Hamburg | B+ | Pinckney |
3 of the 4 neighbors share Brighton Area Schools with Brighton, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Brighton
10 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Miller).
Questions about Brighton’s schools
Are Brighton’s schools good?
By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools Brighton children attend outscore 95% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #26 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 99%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Brighton in?
Brighton Area Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 5,796 students in 8 schools (2024–25).
Where do Brighton kids go to high school?
Brighton High School, with 1,887 students; its own test results earn an A.
What is Brighton’s graduation rate?
94% of the class of 2023 in Brighton Area Schools graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.
How much does Brighton spend per student?
$19,807 in Brighton Area Schools (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Brighton?
Yes: St. Patrick School (Catholic, grades K–8, 449 students). Brighton also has 2 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Brighton families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Brighton → They have their own page.
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 Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.