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14 schools in Brighton

Michigan · Public K-12

Brighton runs 14 public K-12 schools per the latest NCES counts, with total enrollment around 7,810 (6 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high).

4-year change in Brighton

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
7,810
+15 (+0%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
13
+1 (+8%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
7,688
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
7,810
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
14
public K-12

About Brighton

Brighton is a mid-sized Michigan city in terms of public-school footprint, with 14 schools and 7,810 students total.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is built around 6 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high.

Per-school enrollment runs near 558, noticeably above the state mean of about 406.

Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 7,795 students in SY 2020-21 versus 7,810 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Brighton opened 1 school, going from 12 to 13.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Brighton discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Brighton?
Brighton, Michigan has 14 public K-12 schools serving approximately 7,810 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Brighton?
Brighton has 6 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
What is the largest public school in Brighton?
Brighton High School is the largest public school in Brighton by enrollment, with approximately 1,887 students.
What school districts serve Brighton?
Brighton is served by 4 public school districts, including Hartland Consolidated Schools, Brighton Area Schools, Charyl Stockwell Academy, FlexTech High School.
What grade levels do public schools in Brighton cover?
Public schools in Brighton serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Brighton?
3 of the 14 public schools in Brighton are charter schools.