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Brighton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 127 students in Brighton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
Public School in Brighton School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
1 School
301 Schools
# Students
127 Students
77,173 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
7,149 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Brighton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 102 school districts in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#54 out of 103 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
35%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30%
27.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.25
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
4%
Showing 2007–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
3%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% White
97%
87%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,260 in this school district is less than the state median of $33,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,181 is less than the state median of $34,751. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,622 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$3 MM
$2,682 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$21,260
$33,974
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$23,181
$34,751
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Brighton School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brighton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
825 Railroad Street
Island Pond, VT 05846
(802) 723-4373
Island Pond, VT 05846
(802) 723-4373
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brighton School District?
Brighton School District manages 1 public schools serving 127 students.
What is the rank of Brighton School District?
Brighton School District is ranked #53 out of 102 school districts in Vermont (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Vermont school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brighton School District?
97% of Brighton School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brighton School District?
Brighton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What is Brighton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,181 is less than the state median of $34,751. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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