Brighton School vs Charles F Hard Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brighton School
Brighton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
336 students
Charles F Hard Elementary School
Bessemer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
364 students
| Measure | Brighton School Brighton, Alabama | Charles F Hard Elementary School Bessemer, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #675 of 699 | #661 of 699 |
| National rank | #47946 of 50,301 | #47165 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 336 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.7% | 80.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 27% |
| city | Brighton | Bessemer |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles F Hard Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.9 vs 14.3).
- •Charles F Hard Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Brighton School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 17%).
- •Charles F Hard Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.8% vs 82.7%).
- •Charles F Hard Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 19.8).
- •Charles F Hard Elementary School is the larger school with 364 students compared with 336.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brighton School better than Charles F Hard Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Charles F Hard Elementary School ranks higher (15.9 vs 14.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Brighton School and Charles F Hard Elementary School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Bessemer in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brighton School: 336. Charles F Hard Elementary School: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brighton School and Charles F Hard Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Brighton School is 675th of 699 and Charles F Hard Elementary School is 661st of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).