Brighton Area Schools School District
School District · Brighton, Michigan
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
5,827
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
5,827
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#23 of 535
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.8
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,687
+$4,092 vs Michigan median
District size
5,827 students
Much larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Brighton Area Schools ranks #23 of 535 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Brighton Area Schools's schools with real test data average 8.0/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Spencer Road Elementary School (8.6/10), Brighton High School (8.4/10), and Hawkins Elementary School (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.6/10 despite 17% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Brighton Area Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Brighton Area Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spencer Road Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Brighton High School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Hawkins Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Maltby Intermediate School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Hornung Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Hilton Road Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Scranton Middle School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Bridge Alternative High School | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Brighton Area Schools
Brighton Area Schools is a Brighton, Michigan school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 5,827 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. District-level spending was $18,687 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.0/10, Brighton Area Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Spencer Road Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Brighton Area Schools students show an average math proficiency of 60.0% and ELA proficiency of 69.9%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Brighton Area Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Brighton Area Schools with test data.
Schools in Brighton Area Schools
8 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Brighton
- Total Enrollment
- 5,827
- Teachers (FTE)
- 324
- District spending per student
- $18,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Brighton Area Schools?
Brighton Area Schools has 8 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Brighton Area Schools?
The average composite rating for Brighton Area Schools is 8.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Brighton Area Schools?
Brighton Area Schools's district-level spending was $18,687 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Brighton Area Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Brighton Area Schools is 18:1.
What is the top-rated school in Brighton Area Schools?
Spencer Road Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Brighton Area Schools with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Brighton Area Schools?
Across schools in Brighton Area Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 69.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Brighton Area Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Brighton Area Schools has an average school rating of 8.0/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 69.9%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Compare Brighton Area Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Grand Rapids Public Schools (51)
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- Ann Arbor Public Schools (32)
- Kalamazoo Public Schools (31)
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- Livonia Public Schools School District (26)
- Michigan Department of Corrections (25)
- Plymouth-Canton Community Schools (25)
- Warren Consolidated Schools (23)
- Rochester Community School District (22)
- Troy School District (21)
- Chippewa Valley Schools (20)
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- L'anse Creuse Public Schools (19)
- Forest Hills Public Schools (18)
- Waterford School District (17)
- Farmington Public School District (16)
- Huron Valley Schools (16)
- Kentwood Public Schools (16)
- Port Huron Area School District (16)
- Saginaw School District of the City of (16)
- Traverse City Area Public Schools (16)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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