Brighton School
Brighton, AL · Middle School · Grades -1-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Brighton School is a middle school located in Brighton, Alabama. The school serves 365 students in grades -1-8.
With a DataScore of 51/100 (C), Brighton School performs at the state average for Alabama. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
89% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Brighton School has a DataScore of 51/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Brighton School has 365 students enrolled in grades -1-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.3:1.
Yes, Brighton School is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +22, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Brighton School is part of the Jefferson County in Brighton, Alabama. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.