A
Very Good
88/100

Brighton High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 8045 Hwy 51 South, Brighton, TN 38011
Overall
A
88/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 39% · Math 18% proficient · 72nd percentile in Tennessee
Graduation
A
96% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Tennessee schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

88
Repit Score
out of 100
1,116
Students
enrolled
17.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%72/100reading 72nd percentile, math 71st percentile among Tennessee high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%81/10096% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 15% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Tennessee schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +9 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Tennessee. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency39% (+10 pts vs. state avg 29%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency18% (−7 pts vs. state avg 25%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate96% (+7 pts vs. state avg 89%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Tennessee state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White42%17%reading +0 pts, math -3 pts62nd percentile (list)
Black35%15%reading +16 pts, math +9 pts86th percentile (list)
Low-income35%3%reading +17 pts, math -4 pts77th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 8045 Hwy 51 South
City Brighton
ZIP Code 38011
District 4704080
NCES School ID 470408000505
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 38011

Understanding the community around Brighton High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $69,544
Per Capita Income $31,399
Poverty Rate 7.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.3%
High School or Higher 88.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $194,400
Median Rent $1,031
Owner-Occupied 75.6%
Renter-Occupied 24.4%
View full data for ZIP 38011 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Brighton High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 70.0%
Black 18.9%
Hispanic/Latino 5.6%
Two or More Races 4.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,116
Teachers (FTE) 65.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Brighton High School?
Brighton High School has a Repit School Score of 88 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Brighton High School?
Brighton High School has 1,116 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1.
What grades does Brighton High School serve?
Brighton High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Brighton High School receive per student?
Brighton High School receives $11,124 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Brighton High School in 38011 ▼
Avg Home Value
$273,482
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,017
1-Year Change
+2.4%
% Renters
24.4%

Other Schools in 38011

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026