Serving 257 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 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in SC)
- Math Proficiency: ≥95%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥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:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Community Size
School Overview
Sc Governor's School For Science And Mathematics's student population of 257 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sc Governor's School For Science And Mathematics is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥95%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥95%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
29%
2%
Hispanic
8%
13%
Black
12%
31%
White
51%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 84%.
How many students attend Sc Governor's School For Science And Mathematics?
257 students attend Sc Governor's School For Science And Mathematics.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Sc Governor's School For Science And Mathematics students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, and 8% 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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