Brighton High School vs Scranton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brighton High School
Brighton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,887 students
Scranton Middle School
Brighton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
850 students
| Measure | Brighton High School Brighton, Michigan | Scranton Middle School Brighton, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #49 of 591 | #42 of 485 |
| National rank | #2496 of 16,910 | #1981 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,887 | 850 |
| Enrollment | 1,887 | 850 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 61% |
| city | Brighton | Brighton |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scranton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 73.3).
- •Scranton Middle School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 56%).
- •Brighton High School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 74%).
- •Scranton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.6% vs 9.1%).
- •Brighton High School does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 20.2).
- •Brighton High School is the larger school with 1,887 students compared with 850.
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 Scranton Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Scranton Middle School ranks higher (77.1 vs 73.3 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 Scranton Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brighton High School: 1,887. Scranton Middle School: 850. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brighton High School and Scranton Middle School rank in Michigan?
Brighton High School is 49th of 591 and Scranton Middle School is 42nd of 485 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).