For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,130 students in Brighton, MI. The top ranked public middle schools in Brighton, MI are Scranton Middle School and Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brighton, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Brighton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Brighton, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1021 Karl Greimel Dr
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 632-2200
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 632-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 281 students
Brighton, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1010 State St
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-4400
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-4400
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Wsc Academy - Brighton Campus (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
10355 Citation Dr
Brighton, MI 48116
(734) 794-0218
Brighton, MI 48116
(734) 794-0218
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Brighton, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Brighton, MI include Scranton Middle School and Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School. Brighton has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public middle schools are located in Brighton?
2 public middle schools are located in Brighton.
What is the racial composition of students in Brighton?
Brighton public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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