Atlantic City High School vs Brighton Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atlantic City High School
Atlantic City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,731 students
Brighton Avenue School
Atlantic City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
302 students
| Measure | Atlantic City High School Atlantic City, New Jersey | Brighton Avenue School Atlantic City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #319 of 357 | #1294 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #14809 of 16,910 | #37396 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,731 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 1,731 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83% | 92.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 32% |
| city | Atlantic City | Atlantic City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brighton Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.7 vs 22.7).
- •Brighton Avenue School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 11%).
- •Brighton Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Atlantic City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83% vs 92.1%).
- •Brighton Avenue School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 11.6).
- •Atlantic City High School is the larger school with 1,731 students compared with 302.
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 Atlantic City High School better than Brighton Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Brighton Avenue School ranks higher (31.7 vs 22.7 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 Atlantic City High School and Brighton Avenue School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Atlantic City and Atlantic City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atlantic City High School: 1,731. Brighton Avenue School: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atlantic City High School and Brighton Avenue School rank in New Jersey?
Atlantic City High School is 319th of 357 and Brighton Avenue School is 1294th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).