Adlai Stevenson High School vs Brighton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 64 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adlai Stevenson High School
Sterling Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,881 students
Brighton High School
Brighton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,887 students
| Measure | Adlai Stevenson High School Sterling Heights, Michigan | Brighton High School Brighton, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #220 of 591 | #49 of 591 |
| National rank | #7435 of 16,910 | #2496 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,881 | 1,887 |
| Enrollment | 1,881 | 1,887 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.4% | 9.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 56% |
| city | Sterling Heights | Brighton |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brighton High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.3 vs 53.5).
- •Brighton High School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 52%).
- •Brighton High School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 61%).
- •Brighton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.1% vs 54.4%).
- •Adlai Stevenson High School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 19.7).
- •Brighton High School is the larger school with 1,887 students compared with 1,881.
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 Adlai Stevenson High School better than Brighton High School?
On the Success Index (US), Brighton High School ranks higher (73.3 vs 53.5 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 Adlai Stevenson High School and Brighton High School?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Sterling Heights and Brighton in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adlai Stevenson High School: 1,881. Brighton High School: 1,887. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adlai Stevenson High School and Brighton High School rank in Michigan?
Adlai Stevenson High School is 220th of 591 and Brighton High School is 49th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).