Brighten Academy

5897 Prestley Mill Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 815 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Brighten Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 815 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Top 50% in GA
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Brighten Academy's student population of 815 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
815 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Brighten Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brighten Academy is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#852 out of 2168 schools
(Top 50%)
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35%
36%
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35%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
9%
18%
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Black
65%
36%
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White
18%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brighten Academy's ranking?
Brighten Academy is ranked #852 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Brighten Academy often compared to?
Brighten Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Holly Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Brighten Academy?
815 students attend Brighten Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Brighten Academy students are Black, 18% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brighten Academy?
Brighten Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brighten Academy offer ?
Brighten Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Brighten Academy part of?
Brighten Academy is part of Douglas County School District.

School Reviews

3   2/28/2022
I am impressed by the 8th-grade teachers. They have the highest student/teacher ratio (29/1) n all of Douglas County, and somehow manage to still score above the state average on the state assessments.
- Posted by Parent - T.Anders

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 815 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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