Brighton Academy vs Edward Smith K-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.5 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
Edward Smith K-8 School
Syracuse · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
697 students
| Measure | Brighton Academy Syracuse, New York | Edward Smith K-8 School Syracuse, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #481 of 785 | #1849 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #9077 of 15,369 | #34304 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 363 | 697 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 697 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 64.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 33% |
| Math proficiency | – | 26% |
| city | Syracuse | Syracuse |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brighton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 36.5).
- •Edward Smith K-8 School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.3% vs 94.8%).
- •Brighton Academy does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 10.3).
- •Edward Smith K-8 School is the larger school with 697 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 Edward Smith K-8 School?
On the Success Index (US), Brighton Academy ranks higher (43.4 vs 36.5 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 Brighton Academy and Edward Smith K-8 School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Syracuse and Syracuse in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brighton Academy: 363. Edward Smith K-8 School: 697. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brighton Academy and Edward Smith K-8 School rank in New York?
Brighton Academy is 481st of 785 and Edward Smith K-8 School is 1849th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).