Bridge Creek Elementary vs Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridge Creek Elementary
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
564 students
Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus
Blythewood · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
523 students
| Measure | Bridge Creek Elementary Elgin, South Carolina | Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus Blythewood, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #239 of 688 | #72 of 688 |
| National rank | #17251 of 50,301 | #6374 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 564 | 523 |
| Enrollment | 564 | 523 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 72% |
| city | Elgin | Blythewood |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 61.3).
- •Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus does better on math proficiency (72% vs 56%).
- •Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 49%).
- •Bridge Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.5).
- •Bridge Creek Elementary is the larger school with 564 students compared with 523.
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 Bridge Creek Elementary better than Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus ranks higher (77.6 vs 61.3 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 Bridge Creek Elementary and Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Elgin and Blythewood in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bridge Creek Elementary: 564. Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus: 523. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bridge Creek Elementary and Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus rank in South Carolina?
Bridge Creek Elementary is 239th of 688 and Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus is 72nd of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).