Bridgewater Academy Charter vs Carolina Forest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridgewater Academy Charter
Myrtle Beach · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
125 students
Carolina Forest Elementary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,336 students
| Measure | Bridgewater Academy Charter Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | Carolina Forest Elementary Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #524 of 688 | #174 of 688 |
| National rank | #35137 of 50,301 | #13555 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 125 | 1,336 |
| Enrollment | 125 | 1,336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 6.9 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 66% |
| city | Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carolina Forest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.8 vs 35.2).
- •Carolina Forest Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 32%).
- •Carolina Forest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 37%).
- •Bridgewater Academy Charter does better on students per teacher (6.9 vs 15.4).
- •Carolina Forest Elementary is the larger school with 1,336 students compared with 125.
- •Bridgewater Academy Charter is a charter school while Carolina Forest 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 Bridgewater Academy Charter better than Carolina Forest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carolina Forest Elementary ranks higher (66.8 vs 35.2 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 Bridgewater Academy Charter and Carolina Forest Elementary?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Myrtle Beach and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bridgewater Academy Charter: 125. Carolina Forest Elementary: 1,336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bridgewater Academy Charter and Carolina Forest Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Bridgewater Academy Charter is 524th of 688 and Carolina Forest Elementary is 174th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).