The South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics is a public, boarding high school for students in grades 11 and 12, located in Hartsville, South Carolina. The school concentrates on science and mathematics, but offers the full spectrum of the humanities as well.
Serving 296 students in grades 11-12, Sc Governor's School For Science And Mathematics ranks in the top 1% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in SC)
- Math Proficiency: ≥95%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sc Governor's School For Science And Mathematics ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sc Governor's School For Science And Mathematics's student population of 296 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
296 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1988
Colors
Navy Blue, Silver
School Calendar
School Motto
Grow. Exponentially.
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sc Governor's School For Science And Mathematics is 0.66, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥95%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥95%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
28%
2%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
9%
31%
White
50%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% SC state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sc Governor's School For Science And Mathematics?
The graduation rate of Sc Governor's School For Science And Mathematics is 95%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sc Governor's School For Science And Mathematics?
296 students attend Sc Governor's School For Science And Mathematics.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Sc Governor's School For Science And Mathematics students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Sc Governor's School For Science And Mathematics offer ?
Sc Governor's School For Science And Mathematics offers enrollment in grades 11-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sc Governor's School For Science And Mathematics part of?
Sc Governor's School For Science And Mathematics is part of Governor's School For Science And Mathematics School District.
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