Overview
Bridgewater Academy Charter is a public elementary serving grades 0–8 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The school enrolls 128 students. It is part of the Horry 01 district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
7.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Intimate school community
128 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictHorry 01
County45051
CityMyrtle Beach
ZIP29579
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID450249000906
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment128
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %27%
State Avg76%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)