For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,116 students in Brighton, TN.
The top ranked public high school in Brighton, TN is Brighton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brighton, TN public high school have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Brighton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Brighton, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brighton High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Brighton, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brighton High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8045 Hwy 51 South
Brighton, TN 38011
(901) 837-5800
Brighton, TN 38011
(901) 837-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,116 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Brighton, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Brighton, TN include Brighton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Brighton?
1 public high schools are located in Brighton.
What is the racial composition of students in Brighton?
Brighton public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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