Brighton North Primary School vs Southwestern High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brighton North Primary School
Brighton · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
293 students
Southwestern High School
Piasa · Public high · Grades 9–12
370 students
| Measure | Brighton North Primary School Brighton, Illinois | Southwestern High School Piasa, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #649 of 2,303 | #250 of 691 |
| National rank | #21221 of 50,301 | #10621 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 293 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.3% | 42.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 27% |
| city | Brighton | Piasa |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brighton North Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.6 vs 41.4).
- •Southwestern High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 43.3%).
- •Southwestern High School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.3).
- •Southwestern High School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 293.
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 North Primary School better than Southwestern High School?
On the Success Index (US), Brighton North Primary School ranks higher (55.6 vs 41.4 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 North Primary School and Southwestern High School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Piasa in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brighton North Primary School: 293. Southwestern High School: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brighton North Primary School and Southwestern High School rank in Illinois?
Brighton North Primary School is 649th of 2,303 and Southwestern High School is 250th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).