Brighton High School vs Lakewood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 38 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
Lakewood High School
Lakewood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,735 students
| Measure | Brighton High School Brighton, Colorado | Lakewood High School Lakewood, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #232 of 307 | #83 of 307 |
| National rank | #12676 of 16,910 | #4959 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,733 | 1,735 |
| Enrollment | 1,733 | 1,735 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.7% | 36.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 52% |
| city | Brighton | Lakewood |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakewood High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 32.9).
- •Lakewood High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 25%).
- •Lakewood High School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 46%).
- •Lakewood High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 55.7%).
- •Lakewood High School does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 19.5).
- •Lakewood High School is the larger school with 1,735 students compared with 1,733.
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 Lakewood High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakewood High School ranks higher (63.3 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 Lakewood High School?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Lakewood in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brighton High School: 1,733. Lakewood High School: 1,735. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brighton High School and Lakewood High School rank in Colorado?
Brighton High School is 232nd of 307 and Lakewood High School is 83rd of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).