Brighton Academy vs Expeditionary Learning Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 2.4 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
Expeditionary Learning Middle School
Syracuse · Public middle · Grades 6–8
172 students
| Measure | Brighton Academy Syracuse, New York | Expeditionary Learning Middle School Syracuse, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #481 of 785 | #533 of 785 |
| National rank | #9077 of 15,369 | #10273 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 363 | 172 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 172 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 69.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 7.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 27% |
| city | Syracuse | Syracuse |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brighton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 38.0).
- •Expeditionary Learning Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.2% vs 94.8%).
- •Expeditionary Learning Middle School does better on students per teacher (7.2 vs 9.1).
- •Brighton Academy is the larger school with 363 students compared with 172.
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 Expeditionary Learning Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Brighton Academy ranks higher (43.4 vs 38.0 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 Expeditionary Learning Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Syracuse and Syracuse in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brighton Academy: 363. Expeditionary Learning Middle School: 172. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brighton Academy and Expeditionary Learning Middle School rank in New York?
Brighton Academy is 481st of 785 and Expeditionary Learning Middle School is 533rd of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).