Bridges Preparatory School vs Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridges Preparatory School
Beaufort · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,472 students
Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary
Beaufort · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students
| Measure | Bridges Preparatory School Beaufort, South Carolina | Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary Beaufort, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #470 of 688 |
| National rank | – | #31737 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,472 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 1,472 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 37% |
| city | Beaufort | Beaufort |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bridges Preparatory School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •Bridges Preparatory School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 15.0).
- •Bridges Preparatory School is the larger school with 1,472 students compared with 416.
- •Bridges Preparatory School is a charter school while Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Bridges Preparatory School better than Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bridges Preparatory School and Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Beaufort and Beaufort in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bridges Preparatory School: 1,472. Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bridges Preparatory School and Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Bridges Preparatory School is unranked and Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary is 470th of 688 among other schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).