Brighton High School vs Lyon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.3 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
Lyon High School
Brighton · Public high · Grades 9–12
95 students
| Measure | Brighton High School Brighton, Massachusetts | Lyon High School Brighton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #285 of 300 | #290 of 300 |
| National rank | #14705 of 16,910 | #14946 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 667 | 95 |
| Enrollment | 667 | 95 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 6.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 10% |
| city | Brighton | Brighton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brighton High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.3 vs 22.0).
- •Brighton High School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 10%).
- •Lyon High School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 12%).
- •Lyon High School does better on students per teacher (6.8 vs 9.1).
- •Brighton High School is the larger school with 667 students compared with 95.
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 Lyon High School?
On the Success Index (US), Brighton High School ranks higher (23.3 vs 22.0 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 Lyon High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brighton High School: 667. Lyon High School: 95. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brighton High School and Lyon High School rank in Massachusetts?
Brighton High School is 285th of 300 and Lyon High School is 290th of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).