BRIGHTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

Brighton Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Tipton County school district, located in Brighton, TN with about 951 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 50 teachers, Brighton Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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 Middle School is a public educational institution located in Brighton, Tennessee, and serves as part of the Tipton County School District. Situated on Highway 51 South, the school functions as a core academic hub for the local community, providing middle-grade instruction designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. The school’s environment focuses on developing foundational academic skills while encouraging student growth through a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities.

As part of the Tipton County system, Brighton Middle School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and maintains a commitment to student achievement. Through its official website, the school keeps families updated on academic calendars, athletic programs, and administrative news, serving as a primary point of contact for parents and guardians. The school aims to foster a supportive learning atmosphere that addresses the unique social and intellectual needs of early adolescents within the Brighton area.

For more information, contact Brighton Middle School at (901) 837-5600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7785 Hwy 51 South
Brighton, TN 38011
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BRIGHTON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Brighton, TN with about 951 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Tipton County
Total Students:
951
Teachers:
50
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
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 951 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BRIGHTON MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.

White
83.5%
Black or African American
12.3%
Hispanic/Latino
2.6%
Asian
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Two or more races
0.1%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

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.