Brighton High School vs Erie High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 19 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brighton High School
Brighton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,733 students
Erie High School
Erie · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,727 students
| Measure | Brighton High School Brighton, Colorado | Erie High School Erie, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #232 of 307 | #46 of 307 |
| National rank | #12676 of 16,910 | #3269 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,733 | 1,727 |
| Enrollment | 1,733 | 1,727 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.7% | 13.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 54% |
| city | Brighton | Erie |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Erie High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 32.9).
- •Erie High School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 25%).
- •Erie High School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 46%).
- •Erie High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.1% vs 55.7%).
- •Brighton High School does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 23.7).
- •Brighton High School is the larger school with 1,733 students compared with 1,727.
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 High School better than Erie High School?
On the Success Index (US), Erie High School ranks higher (70.1 vs 32.9 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 High School and Erie High School?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Erie in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brighton High School: 1,733. Erie High School: 1,727. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brighton High School and Erie High School rank in Colorado?
Brighton High School is 232nd of 307 and Erie High School is 46th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).