Bridges Preparatory School

Bridges Preparatory School is a public charter school within the South Carolina Public Charter School District, located in Beaufort, South Carolina, United States. The school serves students from most parts of Beaufort County. It enrolled 700 students in the 2017–18 school year.
Serving 1,355 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Bridges Preparatory School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,355 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in SC)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bridges Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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School Overview

Bridges Preparatory School's student population of 1,355 students has grown by 92% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 76% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,355 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Year Founded
2013
Colors
Blue, Green
School Calendar

School Rankings

Bridges Preparatory School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridges Preparatory School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#458 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
41%
43%
65%
52%
63%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
13%
31%
White
67%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Buccaneer
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bridges Preparatory School's ranking?
Bridges Preparatory School is ranked #458 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Bridges Preparatory School often compared to?
Bridges Preparatory Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverview Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bridges Preparatory School?
The graduation rate of Bridges Preparatory School is 95%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Bridges Preparatory School?
1,355 students attend Bridges Preparatory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Bridges Preparatory School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridges Preparatory School?
Bridges Preparatory School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bridges Preparatory School offer ?
Bridges Preparatory School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bridges Preparatory School part of?
Bridges Preparatory School is part of Sc Public Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Bridges Preparatory School located?
Bridges Preparatory School is located in the Uptown neighborhood of Hollywood, SC.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,355 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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