Brighton High School vs Gardner Pilot Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brighton High School
Brighton · Public high · Grades 7–12
667 students
Gardner Pilot Academy
Allston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
364 students
| Measure | Brighton High School Brighton, Massachusetts | Gardner Pilot Academy Allston, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #285 of 300 | #922 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #14705 of 16,910 | #39459 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 667 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 667 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 24% |
| city | Brighton | Allston |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gardner Pilot Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.6 vs 23.3).
- •Gardner Pilot Academy does better on math proficiency (24% vs 12%).
- •Gardner Pilot Academy does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 12%).
- •Brighton High School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 9.6).
- •Brighton High School is the larger school with 667 students compared with 364.
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 Gardner Pilot Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Gardner Pilot Academy ranks higher (28.6 vs 23.3 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 Gardner Pilot Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Allston in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brighton High School: 667. Gardner Pilot Academy: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brighton High School and Gardner Pilot Academy rank in Massachusetts?
Brighton High School is 285th of 300 and Gardner Pilot Academy is 922nd of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).