BRIGHTON HIGH SCHOOL
Brighton High School is a public high school that is part of the Tipton County school district, located in Brighton, TN with about 1,316 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 80 teachers, Brighton High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Brighton High School, located in Brighton, Tennessee, is a public secondary institution serving students within the Tipton County School District. Situated on Highway 51 South, the school functions as a key educational hub for the local community, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student achievement and personal growth through a variety of instructional programs.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Brighton High School provides a well-rounded student experience by integrating extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs into the campus culture. These programs are intended to encourage student engagement, leadership, and school spirit. By leveraging resources from the Tipton County School District, the school strives to maintain high educational standards and bridge the gap between high school instruction and future opportunities, all while maintaining its identity as a central pillar of the Brighton community.
For more information, contact Brighton High School at (901) 837-5800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Brighton, TN 38011
(901) 837-5800
BRIGHTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Brighton, TN with about 1,316 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Tipton County
- Total Students:
- 1,316
- Teachers:
- 80
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,316 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BRIGHTON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 76.1%
- Black or African American
- 19.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.2%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.