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Sc Governor's School For Science And Mathematics

401 Railroad Avenue
Hartsville, SC 29550
10/
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Top 1%
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 275 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 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 275 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : ≥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 275 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
275 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1988
Colors
Navy Blue, Silver

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.
This School
State Level (SC)
(14-15)
≥95%
51%
(14-15)
≥95%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
28%
2%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
9%
31%
White
50%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
≥95%
84%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

School Notes

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

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?
275 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, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 275 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥95%
  • : ≥95%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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