Bridgewater Academy Charter vs River Oaks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.2 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
River Oaks Elementary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,426 students
| Measure | Bridgewater Academy Charter Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | River Oaks Elementary Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #524 of 688 | #180 of 688 |
| National rank | #35137 of 50,301 | #13800 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 125 | 1,426 |
| Enrollment | 125 | 1,426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 6.9 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 66% |
| city | Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Oaks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 35.2).
- •River Oaks Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 32%).
- •River Oaks Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 37%).
- •Bridgewater Academy Charter does better on students per teacher (6.9 vs 15.5).
- •River Oaks Elementary is the larger school with 1,426 students compared with 125.
- •Bridgewater Academy Charter is a charter school while River Oaks 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 River Oaks Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), River Oaks Elementary ranks higher (66.5 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 River Oaks Elementary?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Myrtle Beach and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bridgewater Academy Charter: 125. River Oaks Elementary: 1,426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bridgewater Academy Charter and River Oaks Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Bridgewater Academy Charter is 524th of 688 and River Oaks Elementary is 180th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).