Brighten Academy vs Chestnut Log Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brighten Academy
Douglasville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
812 students
Chestnut Log Middle School
Douglasville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
719 students
| Measure | Brighten Academy Douglasville, Georgia | Chestnut Log Middle School Douglasville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #394 of 1,308 | #325 of 482 |
| National rank | #21220 of 50,301 | #12385 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 812 | 719 |
| Enrollment | 812 | 719 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 32% |
| city | Douglasville | Douglasville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brighten Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.6 vs 27.5).
- •Brighten Academy does better on math proficiency (51% vs 32%).
- •Brighten Academy does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 35%).
- •Brighten Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 84%).
- •Chestnut Log Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.3).
- •Brighten Academy is the larger school with 812 students compared with 719.
- •Brighten Academy is a charter school while Chestnut Log Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Brighten Academy better than Chestnut Log Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Brighten Academy ranks higher (55.6 vs 27.5 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 Brighten Academy and Chestnut Log Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Douglasville and Douglasville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brighten Academy: 812. Chestnut Log Middle School: 719. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brighten Academy and Chestnut Log Middle School rank in Georgia?
Brighten Academy is 394th of 1,308 and Chestnut Log Middle School is 325th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).