Brighton Middle School

815 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

815

Total Students

43.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brighton Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	582
Hispanic	38
Black	141
Asian	6
Two or More	44
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
582 (71.4 %)
Black
141 (17.3 %)
Two or More
44 (5.4 %)
Hispanic
38 (4.7 %)
Asian
6 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Tipton County
Phone:	(901)837-5600
Website:	http://www.tipton-county.com/bms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	815
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 260

Grade 7 272

Grade 8 283