SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
401 Railroad Avenue
Hartsville, SC 29550
257 Students
High School 11th - 12th
School Overview
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) is a highly competitive, tuition-free, public residential high school located in Hartsville, South Carolina. Serving students in their junior and senior years, the school is designed for academically gifted individuals who demonstrate a deep passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). GSSM offers a rigorous, university-level curriculum that emphasizes inquiry-based learning and critical thinking, providing students with unique opportunities to conduct original research and engage in advanced coursework that exceeds the offerings of traditional high schools.

Beyond its academic prestige, GSSM fosters a tight-knit residential community that encourages personal growth, leadership, and independence. The school's environment is specifically engineered to prepare students for the demands of top-tier universities and future careers in innovation and technology. By immersing students in a collaborative atmosphere with like-minded peers and expert faculty, GSSM serves as a premier pipeline for the next generation of researchers, engineers, and scientists within the state and beyond.
257
Total Students
N/A
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    131 (51.2 %)
  • Asian
    73 (28.5 %)
  • Black
    31 (12.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    20 (7.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
Phone: (843)383-3902
Grade Range: 11th - 12th
Total Students: 257
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 11 124
Grade 12 133
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Hartsville High
Darlington 01
1,133 Students
701 Lewellyn Avenue
Hartsville, SC 29550 (1.5 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th
Darlington County Institute of Technology
Darlington 01
160 Pinedale Drive
Darlington, SC 29532 (9.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th