Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy vs Bridgewater Academy Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 272 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy
Trenton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
118 students
Bridgewater Academy Charter
Myrtle Beach · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
125 students
| Measure | Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy Trenton, South Carolina | Bridgewater Academy Charter Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #585 of 688 | #524 of 688 |
| National rank | #39898 of 50,301 | #35137 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 118 | 125 |
| Enrollment | 118 | 125 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 6.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 32% |
| city | Trenton | Myrtle Beach |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bridgewater Academy Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.2 vs 27.8).
- •Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 32%).
- •Bridgewater Academy Charter does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 24.5%).
- •Bridgewater Academy Charter does better on students per teacher (6.9 vs 11.8).
- •Bridgewater Academy Charter is the larger school with 125 students compared with 118.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy better than Bridgewater Academy Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Bridgewater Academy Charter ranks higher (35.2 vs 27.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy and Bridgewater Academy Charter?
About 272 km in a straight line, between Trenton and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy: 118. Bridgewater Academy Charter: 125. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy and Bridgewater Academy Charter rank in South Carolina?
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy is 585th of 688 and Bridgewater Academy Charter is 524th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).