Lakes and Bridges Charter School vs Richard H. Gettys Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakes and Bridges Charter School
Easley · Charter elementary · Grades 1–8
204 students
Richard H. Gettys Middle
Easley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,217 students
| Measure | Lakes and Bridges Charter School Easley, South Carolina | Richard H. Gettys Middle Easley, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #670 of 688 | #95 of 248 |
| National rank | #45795 of 50,301 | #7924 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 204 | 1,217 |
| Enrollment | 204 | 1,217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 45% |
| city | Easley | Easley |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richard H. Gettys Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.7 vs 18.5).
- •Richard H. Gettys Middle does better on math proficiency (45% vs 12%).
- •Richard H. Gettys Middle does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 12%).
- •Lakes and Bridges Charter School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 14.7).
- •Richard H. Gettys Middle is the larger school with 1,217 students compared with 204.
- •Lakes and Bridges Charter School is a charter school while Richard H. Gettys Middle 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 Lakes and Bridges Charter School better than Richard H. Gettys Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Richard H. Gettys Middle ranks higher (48.7 vs 18.5 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 Lakes and Bridges Charter School and Richard H. Gettys Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Easley and Easley in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakes and Bridges Charter School: 204. Richard H. Gettys Middle: 1,217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakes and Bridges Charter School and Richard H. Gettys Middle rank in South Carolina?
Lakes and Bridges Charter School is 670th of 688 and Richard H. Gettys Middle is 95th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).