Summary:
Brighton, Tennessee, is served by three public schools within Tipton County Schools—Brighton Elementary School (PK–5), Brighton Middle School (6–8), and Brighton High School (9–12)—together serving roughly 2,485 students in a small suburban community.
Brighton Middle School is the clear standout, earning a top-quartile state rank (75th percentile) with particularly strong science (58.4% proficient) and social studies (62.0% proficient), both well above state averages, all while spending the least per student ($10,059). Brighton Elementary School sits near the state median (51st percentile) and is improving, with math above the state average, but shows a notable dip in 3rd grade across every subject before recovering by 4th and 5th grade. Brighton High School ranks in the 40th percentile academically, below the state average in most tested subjects, yet posts excellent non-academic metrics: a 95.2% graduation rate, a 3.3% dropout rate, and only 10.0% chronic absenteeism—all far better than state averages.
Overall, the district itself is rated 3 stars (52nd percentile). The biggest takeaway for parents is the contrast between schools: the middle school is academically strong, the elementary is improving but has a 3rd-grade weak spot, and the high school excels at keeping students engaged and graduating but struggles with state test proficiency. This suggests academic gains made in middle school may not fully carry into high school. One bright spot at the high school is 10th-grade Algebra II proficiency at 86.7%, though later cohorts score much lower. Across all three schools, chronic absenteeism is a clear district strength, likely supporting persistence and graduation.
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