Summary:
Zip code 29641 is home to just one elementary school, Lakes and Bridges Charter School, a public charter school in Easley, SC, serving grades 1 through 8 with 204 students under the School Public Charter School District.
For parents, the most important takeaway is that this school offers an exceptionally personalized learning environment, with an 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio and per-student spending of $16,547—both far better than typical public schools. Chronic absenteeism is also a bright spot at just 10.1%, less than half the state average of 22.3%, indicating strong family engagement. However, academic proficiency in most subjects and grades trails state averages significantly. For example, 3rd grade ELA proficiency is 19.4% versus 64.1% statewide, and math proficiency across all grades hovers between 20% and 33%, compared to state averages in the 40-59% range. The school’s state ranking has improved dramatically, from the 1st percentile in 2023-2024 to the 10th percentile in 2025-2026, showing upward momentum even if scores remain in the bottom quartile.
The standout success story is 8th grade ELA, where 62.9% of students are proficient—exceeding both the district (62.1%) and state (58.9%) averages. This suggests that students who stay through middle school may see substantial academic growth, likely due to small class sizes and personalized attention. Conversely, mathematics is a clear weakness, with gaps of 20-30 percentage points below state averages at every grade level. Year-over-year data shows significant volatility, which is common with a small student body of 204, making reliable trend analysis difficult. Overall, this school is investing heavily in its students and showing promising signs of improvement, particularly for families willing to commit through the middle school years, but early-grade literacy and math remain critical areas needing attention.
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