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South Carolina Governor's School for Science & Mathematics
- A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 11-12
- Hartsville, SC
- 116 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- DiversityA
- TeachersA+
- College PrepA+
- Clubs & ActivitiesA
- Health & SafetyA+
- AdministrationB
- SportsC+
- FoodB
- Resources & FacilitiesA+
South Carolina Governor's School for Science & Mathematics Rankings
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- Cost of LivingB+
- Good for FamiliesB
- HousingB-
Median Household Income
$31,806
National
$55,322Median Rent
$665
National
$949Median Home Value
$130,900
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
A+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 89%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.18 responses
Poll
- 78%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.18 responses
Students
Diversity
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%
- 84%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.19 responses
- 63%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.19 responses
- 53%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.19 responses
Teachers
- 85%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.20 responses
- 85%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.20 responses
- 85%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.20 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
Expenses Per Student
—
National
$12,239- 100%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.20 responses
- 80%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.20 responses
- 85%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.20 responses
South Carolina Governor's School for Science & Mathematics Reviews
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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.
When you first go here you will hear a lot of students say, “It gets really stressful at times, but I’d do it all over if I could.” Looking back, I couldn’t agree more! This was an amazing experience that makes the transition to college so much easier. The teachers are very committed to their students, and they care so much. The administration is terrible and so catty but other than that it’s great.
Unparalleled opportunity for SC. I've enjoyed taking classes I could take nowhere else in this state and living in a community of mostly bright and interesting peers. It's rigorous and if you seriously take advantage of everything here (international opportunities, connecting with teachers, etc.) you'll get far.
But there are some quality of life issues. The food is borderline inedible at times (seriously, people spend their parents' life savings eating out), Wi-Fi can get very slow, and there are a lot of communication barriers with admin and inconsistencies between teachers. It's hard to organize some club things because people are busy with work and there are always issues getting sponsors. It can also get pretty boring when you're stuck in a building of 250 people, some of whom go home, in Hartsville on the weekends. But every school has its flaws, I guess...
But there are some quality of life issues. The food is borderline inedible at times (seriously, people spend their parents' life savings eating out), Wi-Fi can get very slow, and there are a lot of communication barriers with admin and inconsistencies between teachers. It's hard to organize some club things because people are busy with work and there are always issues getting sponsors. It can also get pretty boring when you're stuck in a building of 250 people, some of whom go home, in Hartsville on the weekends. But every school has its flaws, I guess...