Public School
South Carolina Governor's School for Science & Mathematics
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 11-12
- Hartsville, SC
- Rating 4.2 out of 5 127 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A+
- Health & Safetygrade A+
- Administrationgrade B
- Sportsgrade C+
- Foodgrade B minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade A+
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South Carolina Governor's School for Science & Mathematics Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
95%
Percent Proficient - Math
95%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1380
252 responses
Average ACT
31
181 responses
AP Enrollment
99%
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- Cost of Livinggrade B+
- Good for Familiesgrade B
- Housinggrade B minus
Median Household Income
$35,487
National
$62,843Median Rent
$666
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$147,000
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade A+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 76%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 21 responses
Poll
- 67%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 21 responses
Students
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
280
Free or Reduced Lunch
0%
- 86%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 22 responses
- 68%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 22 responses
- 45%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 22 responses
Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
No data available
Teachers in First/Second Year
0%
- 74%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 23 responses
- 74%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 23 responses
- 74%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 23 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
No data available
National
$12,239- 87%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 23 responses
- 70%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 23 responses
- 74%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 23 responses
South Carolina Governor's School for Science & Mathematics Reviews
Rating 4.2 out of 5 127 reviews
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This used to be an excellent school. No more. The studends are stil wonderful, bright, motivated, innovative, boding for a bright future. The school has become complaced, starting with the teachers, who are reluctant to change with the times. Their much touted expertise in college level course is not met with a commitment to improve their pedagogy. Their lack of sensitivity towards minority students is shameful. The school has gone through two interim president in as many years, has lost enrollment, and most distressing, its minority population has declined significantly. The school does not operate at full capacity for several years now. The new Board is not showing the ladership that htis school deserves. Diversity of college destination has declined significantly, and financial aid has declined precipitously. The school is not the best in South Carolina any longer, several others are ranked higher naitonally and erve the students better.
GSSM has a great community, and the people there are so accepting! The coursework can be rigorous, but with the right resources and motivation, students become well prepared for college life. The extracurricular activities are abundant and diverse, run by several groups of students from all walks of life.
The governor's school for science and math have been everything that i have ever expected it to be and more! Yes it sounds generic but i really enjoy going to this school. A major part of my enjoyment is the freedom that i gain and a fresh new area. I was able to go out more than i thought i would but also manage to balance my work life with my social life. And coming from a little town to a city was a breath of fresh air. I am also glad to have been able to experience more things than i thought i would ever in my life, and i am glad that i experienced them at an earlier portion in my life.