South Carolina Governor's School for Science & Mathematics
- Public
- HARTSVILLE, SC
Public School
South Carolina Governor's School for Science & Mathematics
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 11-12
- HARTSVILLE, SC
- Rating 4.17 out of 5 145 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A+
- Health & Safetygrade A+
- Administrationgrade B+
- Sportsgrade A minus
- 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
294 responses
Average ACT
31
202 responses
AP Enrollment
99%
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- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Good for Familiesgrade B
- Housinggrade C+
Median Household Income
$36,111
National
$64,994Median Rent
$672
National
$1,096Median Home Value
$134,800
National
$229,800Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade A+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
74%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 23 responsesPoll
65%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 23 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
270
Free or Reduced Lunch
0%
88%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 24 responses67%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 24 responses46%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 24 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
No data available
Teachers in First/Second Year
0%
76%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 25 responses72%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 25 responses76%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 25 responsesClubs & 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
$12,23980%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 25 responses64%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 25 responses72%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 25 responsesSouth Carolina Governor's School for Science & Mathematics Reviews
Rating 4.17 out of 5 145 reviews
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I have a mixed experience in SCGSSM. On one hand, the school is very heavily focused on academics and sports but mostly academics. It's excellent for those students that need or want a challenge. However, the administration can sometimes be overbearing if you don't adhere to every single small rule that they make. Living on campus can also be boring as you have walking bounds in Hartsville. You can bring your car but you can only take it out on the weekends. With that being said, the school has tried to counter that by allowing for trips to places for the students like Frankie's Fun Park or other places like the Florence Skate Park. All in all, if you are looking for a challenge and a lot of fun with an incredible amount of diversity, this is the place to go for sure!
SCGSSM is an amazing school for students in SC who want to challenge themselves in stem-based subjects. GSSM offers a wide variety of courses in STEM and Humanities. Since GSSM is residential, students are able to focus on studies and be surrounded by other motivated students 24/7. So far, I have learned more in my 7 months at GSSM than I have learned throughout all of high school. If you are a South Carolina high school student interested in Math and Science who wants to take their students to the next level, please consider applying!
Typically, if you complete all of your assignments on time and engage in class, you’ll do very well academically at GSSM! But there are certain teachers at this school who cause even the best students do poorly in their classes. I personally was fortunate with my teachers in junior year since I was never at risk of doing poorly in a class and I loved most of the classes I took.
Additionally, GSSM does not have a great amount of diversity. In the 2020-2021 schoolyear, the student body was only 9% Latinx and 5% Black. Out of that year’s juniors, there were only about 6 black students, which puts the black students at the school on alert.
Overall though, going to GSSM has helped me mature as a person. This school has given me a lot more opportunities academically and extracurricular-wise than any other school I have gone to because I can take many AP and college-level courses here, do research, take independent studies, and lead different clubs. So I’m glad that I attend GSSM.
Additionally, GSSM does not have a great amount of diversity. In the 2020-2021 schoolyear, the student body was only 9% Latinx and 5% Black. Out of that year’s juniors, there were only about 6 black students, which puts the black students at the school on alert.
Overall though, going to GSSM has helped me mature as a person. This school has given me a lot more opportunities academically and extracurricular-wise than any other school I have gone to because I can take many AP and college-level courses here, do research, take independent studies, and lead different clubs. So I’m glad that I attend GSSM.