Brighton School

About Brighton School

Brighton School is an independent, co-educational day school located in the coastal city of Brighton, England. Founded in 1875, Brighton School is one of the oldest schools in the area and has a long history of providing a quality education to its students. The school offers a wide range of educational opportunities, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, A-Levels and GCSEs.
Brighton School is known for its excellent academic standards, with students consistently achieving outstanding results in their exams. The school also has a strong focus on developing the whole child, with a variety of extracurricular activities available for students to get involved in. There is a strong sense of community and belonging at the school, with a wide range of clubs, societies and activities available for students to get involved in.
Brighton School is also committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for its students, with a strong emphasis on pastoral care and well-being. The school is committed to helping its students reach their full potential, both academically and personally. With its excellent facilities and dedicated staff, Brighton School is an excellent choice for those looking for a high-quality education.

Address:	3400 Brown Cir Bessemer, AL 35020
Phone:	(205) 379-2650
Site:	brighton.jefcoed.com
Grades:	PreK – 8
Enrollment:	383 students

Overview Brighton School

Brighton School serves 383 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Brighton School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Verdict on Brighton School

Brighton School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Brighton School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.