Brighton High School vs Overland Trail Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.8 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
Overland Trail Middle School
Brighton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
581 students
| Measure | Brighton High School Brighton, Colorado | Overland Trail Middle School Brighton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #232 of 307 | #233 of 262 |
| National rank | #12676 of 16,910 | #13849 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,733 | 581 |
| Enrollment | 1,733 | 581 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.7% | 70.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 11% |
| city | Brighton | Brighton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brighton High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.9 vs 19.6).
- •Brighton High School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 11%).
- •Brighton High School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 23%).
- •Brighton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.7% vs 70.4%).
- •Overland Trail Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 19.5).
- •Brighton High School is the larger school with 1,733 students compared with 581.
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 Overland Trail Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Brighton High School ranks higher (32.9 vs 19.6 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 Overland Trail Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brighton High School: 1,733. Overland Trail Middle School: 581. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brighton High School and Overland Trail Middle School rank in Colorado?
Brighton High School is 232nd of 307 and Overland Trail Middle School is 233rd of 262 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).