Serving 128 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bridgewater Academy Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bridgewater Academy Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bridgewater Academy Charter's student population of 128 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
128 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Bridgewater Academy Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridgewater Academy Charter is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#579 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
17%
14%
Black
38%
31%
White
41%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridgewater Academy Charter's ranking?
Bridgewater Academy Charter is ranked #579 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Bridgewater Academy Charter often compared to?
Bridgewater Academy Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Palmetto Academy Of Learning And Success Charter, Ocean Bay Middle School, Myrtle Beach Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Bridgewater Academy Charter?
128 students attend Bridgewater Academy Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Bridgewater Academy Charter students are White, 38% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridgewater Academy Charter?
Bridgewater Academy Charter has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bridgewater Academy Charter offer ?
Bridgewater Academy Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bridgewater Academy Charter part of?
Bridgewater Academy Charter is part of Horry 01 School District.
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