Brighton School vs Rutledge School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.3 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
Rutledge School
Midfield · Public middle · Grades 5–8
288 students
| Measure | Brighton School Brighton, Alabama | Rutledge School Midfield, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #675 of 699 | #250 of 263 |
| National rank | #47946 of 50,301 | #14886 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 336 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.7% | 90.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 22% |
| city | Brighton | Midfield |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brighton School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.3 vs 12.2).
- •Rutledge School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •Brighton School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 21%).
- •Brighton School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.7% vs 90.3%).
- •Brighton School does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 20.6).
- •Brighton School is the larger school with 336 students compared with 288.
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 Rutledge School?
On the Success Index (US), Brighton School ranks higher (14.3 vs 12.2 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 Rutledge School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Midfield in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brighton School: 336. Rutledge School: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brighton School and Rutledge School rank in Alabama?
Brighton School is 675th of 699 and Rutledge School is 250th of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).