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Brighton High School

Q: Is Brighton High School a good school?

Brighton High School ranks 240 th of 400 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Q: How many students attend Brighton High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,031 students attended Brighton High School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Brighton High School?

Students at Brighton High School are 70% White, 17% African American, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Q: What schools feed into Brighton High School?

Brighton High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Austin Peay Elementary School Elementary : Brighton Elementary School Middle : Brighton Middle School

Public Grades 9-12

240^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 400 Tennessee High Schools

Better than 40% of Tennessee high schools

Summary

Brighton High School is a public high school in Brighton, Tennessee, serving 1,031 students in grades 9–12 as part of Tipton County Schools. The school's statewide ranking has declined from a 74th-percentile peak in 2020–2021 to the 40th percentile in 2025–2026, placing it in the lower-middle tier of Tennessee high schools. Where the school genuinely excels is student engagement: its 95.2% graduation rate beats the state average of 90.5%, chronic absenteeism is just 10.0% (compared to 18.3% statewide), and its 3.3% dropout rate is roughly half the state figure.

Academically, the picture is more mixed. English is a relative strength, with English I proficiency (33.9%) above the district average and English II (52.6%) close to the state rate. Math is more challenging: Algebra I (21%) and Geometry (36.7%) both trail state averages, and an unusual 8.3% proficiency rate for 11th-grade Geometry — versus 54.5% across the district — suggests some students may be facing late math course placement issues. There are bright spots, though: 10th-graders taking Algebra II posted an impressive 86.7% proficiency rate, Hispanic students have consistently earned 4-star ratings statewide, and students in special education perform near the state median.

Compared with nearby schools, Brighton sits in the middle of its district. Munford High School, only 3.5 miles away, outperforms Brighton in nearly every subject, while Covington High School trails Brighton on most measures. Arlington High School posts stronger test scores, though Brighton matches or beats all three on attendance and graduation. For parents, Brighton offers a supportive environment where students stay engaged and graduate at high rates, but the school may need to focus more on math instruction and support for economically disadvantaged students — who currently rank in the 24th percentile statewide — to reverse its downward trend.

1,031

Students ?

16.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,149

Per pupil spending ?

38.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8045 Hwy 51 South
Brighton, TN 38011

(901) 840-9400

District: Tipton County Schools

Feeder schools for Brighton High School:

Elementary:	Austin Peay Elementary School
	Brighton Elementary School
Middle:	Brighton Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.8%

African American:

17.3%

Hispanic:

6.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 50th percentile in 2016 → 40th in 2026

Strengths

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Tennessee average (90%)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Tennessee average (37% vs 43% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 10 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school37%

District avg41%

Tennessee avg43%

240^th of 400

Tennessee public high schools ?

Bottom 40%▼ down 10 pts since 2016

From top 50% (2016) to bottom 40% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3High Schools in the Tipton County Schools

68^th of 141Tipton County Schools among Tennessee districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	41.0	240 of 400	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	37.0	237 of 389	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.2	235 of 392	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	58.6	122 of 384	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.1	179 of 358	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.2	91 of 347	73.8%	★★★★☆
2019	48.4	144 of 342	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	39.8	201 of 341	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	36.8	172 of 273	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	47.4	177 of 351	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	64.7	111 of 300	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	60.5	101 of 296	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	65.5	86 of 285	69.8%	★★★★☆
2012	85.0	18 of 269	93.3%	★★★★★
2011	74.5	58 of 273	78.8%	★★★★☆
2010	67.6	84 of 267	68.5%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	31.7	157 of 230	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	34.8	147 of 233	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	25.8	178 of 240	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	48.5	94 of 239	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	35.2	130 of 222	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	56.0	56 of 208	73.1%	★★★★☆
2019	33.7	117 of 187	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	29.6	138 of 199	30.7%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	36.5	225 of 365	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.7	244 of 365	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	57.3	121 of 366	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	43.8	188 of 350	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	54.0	119 of 340	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	42.9	192 of 337	43.0%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	63.7	62 of 229	72.9%	★★★★☆
2025	65.8	45 of 213	78.9%	★★★★☆
2024	56.6	63 of 209	69.9%	★★★★☆
2023	55.8	66 of 202	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	25.1	152 of 189	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	30.2	126 of 180	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	54.9	54 of 159	66.0%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	30.5	235 of 308	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	30.7	236 of 324	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	34.7	226 of 337	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	60.3	72 of 330	78.2%	★★★★☆
2022	26.9	258 of 322	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	52.6	111 of 317	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	36.2	196 of 302	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	16.6	285 of 308	7.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	36.8	228 of 368	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.2	214 of 366	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	58.3	110 of 359	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.3	167 of 349	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	62.9	67 of 332	79.8%	★★★★☆
2019	51.8	124 of 329	62.3%	★★★☆☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	67.8	3 of 16	81.3%	★★★★☆
2024	58.0	8 of 14	42.9%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	43.9	100 of 210	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	47.4	68 of 198	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	32.4	121 of 183	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.3	79 of 151	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	28.8	100 of 127	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	34.6	225 of 330	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	32.3	216 of 323	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.6	202 of 326	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	56.9	105 of 325	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	42.9	162 of 312	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	55.6	89 of 306	70.9%	★★★★☆
2019	44.8	147 of 301	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	38.1	189 of 307	38.4%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Military Connected (2025)81st percentile+42 vs school

Hispanic (2026)73rd percentile+33 vs school

Special Education (2026)52nd percentile+12 vs school

Female (2025)38th percentile~ school

Male (2025)38th percentile~ school

White (2026)32nd percentile-8 vs school

African American (2026)32nd percentile-8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)24th percentile-16 vs school

By subject vs Tennessee (2025-2026) ?

English II53%-6 vs state

Biology I45%-5 vs state

Geometry37%-6 vs state

English I34%-3 vs state

Algebra II30%-7 vs state

Algebra I21%-11 vs state

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by a student
Friday, August 6, 2010

I am entering my softmore year at Brighton High School and as a recent freshman, I can tell everyone out there that BHS is by far the best academically acheived high school in Tipton County and surrounding areas. GO CARDINALS!!!!! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				TNReady Mathematics (2026)					TNReady English Language Arts (2026)					TNReady Algebra I (2026)						TNReady Algebra II (2026)					TNReady Biology I (2026)					TNReady Integrated Math I (2026)		TNReady US History (2026)					TNReady English I (2026)					TNReady English II (2026)					TNReady Geometry (2026)						TNReady Science (2026)					TNReady Social Studies (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2020)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Algebra I 8th Grade	TNReady Algebra I 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra I 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra I 11th Grade	TNReady Algebra I 12th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Algebra II 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 11th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 12th Grade	TNReady Algebra II All Grades	TNReady Biology I 9th Grade	TNReady Biology I 10th Grade	TNReady Biology I 11th Grade	TNReady Biology I 12th Grade	TNReady Biology I All Grades	TNReady Integrated Math I 9th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math I All Grades	TNReady US History 9th Grade	TNReady US History 10th Grade	TNReady US History 11th Grade	TNReady US History 12th Grade	TNReady US History All Grades	TNReady English I 9th Grade	TNReady English I 10th Grade	TNReady English I 11th Grade	TNReady English I 12th Grade	TNReady English I All Grades	TNReady English II 9th Grade	TNReady English II 10th Grade	TNReady English II 11th Grade	TNReady English II 12th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Geometry 8th Grade	TNReady Geometry 9th Grade	TNReady Geometry 10th Grade	TNReady Geometry 11th Grade	TNReady Geometry 12th Grade	TNReady Geometry All Grades	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Brighton High School	Public	9-12	8045 Hwy 51 South	Brighton	38011	Tipton County	Tipton County Schools	No	No	No	No	(901) 840-9400	1,116	66	16.9	38.5%	781 (70.0%)	211 (18.9%)	62 (5.6%)	9 (0.8%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	47 (4.2%)	41	240^th of 400 public high schools	40.0%		37	237^th of 389 public high schools	39.1%	3												22.6	< 5%			21.0		86.7	23.8	< 5%	29.9	48.1	23.3			44.6								34.4				33.9		53.0			52.6		≥ 95%	30.6	8.3		36.7										$11,149	$459	$10,144
Munford High School	Public	9-12	1080 McLaughlin Drive	Munford	38058	Tipton County	Tipton County Schools	No	No	No	No	(901) 840-9600	1,273	69	18.5	38.7%	946 (74.3%)	185 (14.5%)	75 (5.9%)	12 (0.9%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (3.9%)	71.6	81^st of 400 public high schools	79.8%		74.8	60^th of 389 public high schools	84.6%	21												41.4				40.2	≥ 95%	82.0	48.0	23.1	68.1	66.9	43.5			52.6								35.9				35.9		65.1			64.9			44.4	63.8		53.3										$10,078	$396	$9,132
Covington High School	Public	9-12	803 South College	Covington	38019	Tipton County	Tipton County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 840-9200	657	47	13.9	72.1%	301 (45.8%)	320 (48.7%)	21 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.3%)	21.6	330^th of 400 public high schools	17.5%		37.4	234^th of 389 public high schools	39.8%	96												6.2	< 5%			5.6		63.6	12.0		20.0	37.8	21.7			32.6								22.8				22.8		45.8			44.9		66.7	23.6			27.9										$12,242	$826	$10,761
Bolton High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	7323 Brunswick Rd	Arlington	38002	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-1435	678	42	16.1		44 (6.5%)	556 (82.0%)	49 (7.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.1%)	29.9	287^th of 400 public high schools	28.3%		27.2	288^th of 389 public high schools	26.0%	1												9.5				9.4			20.0	18.2	20.9		45.7			43.0								11.3				11.2		42.0			40.3			27.8	27.3		27.0										$13,872	$1,634	$11,416
Millington Central Middle High School	Public	7-12	8050 West Street	Millington	38053	Shelby County	Millington Municipal Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 873-8100	1,211	81	14.9		420 (34.7%)	455 (37.6%)	201 (16.6%)	18 (1.5%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	114 (9.4%)	32.6	274^th of 400 public high schools	31.5%		33	264^th of 389 public high schools	32.1%	10			17.9	19.5	18.7			22.1	16.2	19.3	86.7	19.3				23.1		77.8	11.8		19.1	62.7	32.6			42.4					30.7		30.7	18.4				18.3		48.1			47.5			35.5			34.4			35.4	24.0	29.9		42.6	35.8	39.3	$13,479	$725	$11,845
Arlington High School	Public	9-12	5475 Airline Road	Arlington	38002	Shelby County	Arlington Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 867-1541	1,866	107	17.5	11.0%	1,259 (67.5%)	271 (14.5%)	176 (9.4%)	63 (3.4%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	91 (4.9%)	80.8	44^th of 400 public high schools	89.0%		82.5	39^th of 389 public high schools	90.0%	5												35.6	25.0			35.1		88.5	42.9		57.3	71.8	60.0			71.0					66.4		66.5	54.9				54.8		75.7			75.6		93.8	46.0			55.1										$13,293	$825	$12,075
Lakeland Preparatory School	Public	5-12	5020 Lions Crest Drive	Lakeland	38002	Shelby County	Lakeland School System	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 290-0505	1,305	80	16.3	16.6%	808 (61.9%)	175 (13.4%)	171 (13.1%)	95 (7.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (4.2%)	79.7	48^th of 400 public high schools	88.0%					(n/a)	72.4	59.7	49.8	32.0	54.2	72.1	67.4	61.6	44.4	60.7	92.9	26.2				47.5		91.4	44.5		54.1	91.8				91.1								60.8				60.8		68.9			66.7		≥ 95%	45.4			64.3	79.7	77.1	74.9	59.3	72.3	80.0	81.8	67.5	76.2	$12,217	$296	$11,518
Raleigh-Egypt High School	Public	6-12	3970 Voltaire Ave	Memphis	38128	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-4108	733	32	23.0		10 (1.4%)	597 (81.4%)	104 (14.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.0%)	34.5	268^th of 400 public high schools	33.0%		34.9	249^th of 389 public high schools	36.0%	19												43.3				43.8		16.7	19.4	7.1	17.9	35.7	24.0	22.6	10.0	23.9				12.2		30.0	18.0	9.6				9.4		24.4			24.3			41.7	29.4		39.8										$13,296	$1,619	$10,975

Frequently Asked Questions about Brighton High School

What schools feed into Brighton High School?

Brighton High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Austin Peay Elementary School
Elementary : Brighton Elementary School
Middle : Brighton Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Brighton High School?

Students at Brighton High School are 70% White, 17% African American, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Brighton High School in?

Tipton County Schools

Is Brighton High School a good school?

Brighton High School ranks 240^th of 400 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Brighton High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,031 students attended Brighton High School.

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