Sc Governor's School For Science And Mathematics

Serving 270 students in grades 11-12, 
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 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 270 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in SC)
  • : ≥95%
  • : ≥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:

School Overview

Sc Governor's School For Science And Mathematics's student population of 270 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
270 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Sc Governor's School For Science And Mathematics is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
(14-15)
≥95%
51%
(14-15)
≥95%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
23%
2%
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Hispanic
7%
12%
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Black
11%
32%
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White
59%
48%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Sc Governor's School For Science And Mathematics and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
This chart display the diversity score of Sc Governor's School For Science And Mathematics and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
85%
This chart display graduation rate of Sc Governor's School For Science And Mathematics and public school graduation rate of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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 85%.
How many students attend Sc Governor's School For Science And Mathematics?
270 students attend Sc Governor's School For Science And Mathematics.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Sc Governor's School For Science And Mathematics students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 270 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥95%
  • : ≥95%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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