Brighton Academy vs Corcoran High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brighton Academy
Syracuse · Public middle · Grades 6–8
363 students
Corcoran High School
Syracuse · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,338 students
| Measure | Brighton Academy Syracuse, New York | Corcoran High School Syracuse, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #481 of 785 | #855 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #9077 of 15,369 | #4874 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 363 | 1,338 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 1,338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 84.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 82% |
| Math proficiency | – | 72% |
| city | Syracuse | Syracuse |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Corcoran High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.6 vs 43.4).
- •Corcoran High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.9% vs 94.8%).
- •Brighton Academy does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 15.2).
- •Corcoran High School is the larger school with 1,338 students compared with 363.
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 Academy better than Corcoran High School?
On the Success Index (US), Corcoran High School ranks higher (63.6 vs 43.4 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 Academy and Corcoran High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Syracuse and Syracuse in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brighton Academy: 363. Corcoran High School: 1,338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brighton Academy and Corcoran High School rank in New York?
Brighton Academy is 481st of 785 and Corcoran High School is 855th of 1,079 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).