Top Rankings
Brighton Area Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,826 students in Brighton Area Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Brighton Area Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
9 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
5,826 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
320 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Brighton Area Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#31 out of 866 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
38%
Graduation Rate
96%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
92%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,903 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,929 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$110 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$105 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,903
$18,510
Spending / Student
$17,929
$17,693
Best Brighton Area Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hawkins Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8900 Lee Rd
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-3900
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-3900
Grades: K-4
| 551 students
Rank: #22.
Hornung Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4680 Bauer Rd
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-4450
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-4450
Grades: K-4
| 561 students
Rank: #33.
Spencer Road Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10639 Spencer Rd
Brighton, MI 48114
(810) 299-4350
Brighton, MI 48114
(810) 299-4350
Grades: K-4
| 537 students
Rank: #44.
Maltby Intermediate School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4740 Bauer Rd
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-3600
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-3600
Grades: 5-6
| 843 students
Rank: #55.
Brighton High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7878 Brighton Rd
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-4100
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,901 students
Rank: #66.
Hilton Road Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9600 Hilton Rd
Brighton, MI 48114
(810) 299-3950
Brighton, MI 48114
(810) 299-3950
Grades: K-4
| 498 students
Rank: #77.
Scranton Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8415 Maltby Rd
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-3700
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-3700
Grades: 7-8
| 849 students
Rank: #88.
Bridge Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
125 S Church St
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-4046
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-4046
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: n/an/a
Miller
Special Education School
850 Spencer Rd
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-4130
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-4130
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brighton Area Schools School District?
Brighton Area Schools School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,826 students.
What is the rank of Brighton Area Schools School District?
Brighton Area Schools School District is ranked #30 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brighton Area Schools School District?
92% of Brighton Area Schools School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brighton Area Schools School District?
Brighton Area Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Brighton Area Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,929 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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