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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).

7-year change in Brighton

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
7,810
-336 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
13
+1 (+8%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
92%
was 93%
% Hispanic
4%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Bridge Alternative High SchoolHigh09-1270
Brighton High SchoolHigh09-121,887
Charyl Stockwell Academy High SchoolHigh09-12334
Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle SchoolMiddle06-08282
FlexTech High SchoolHigh09-12171
Hartland Farms Intermediate SchoolMiddle04-06770
Hartland Lakes Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-04457
Hawkins Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-04551
Hilton Road Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-04507
Hornung Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-04558
Maltby Intermediate SchoolMiddle05-06866
MillerElementaryPK-PK0
Scranton Middle SchoolMiddle07-08850
Spencer Road Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-04507

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

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 4%: 8,146 students in SY 2017-18 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, 4 middle, 4 high public 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.