JOHN DE LA HOWE SCHOOL
John De La Howe School is a public middle school that is part of the SC Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe Scho school district, located in McCormick, SC with about 22 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 10th Grade.
John De La Howe School, located in McCormick, South Carolina, is a unique public residential high school that operates as an agency of the state. Founded in 1797 through the will of Dr. John de la Howe, the school holds the distinction of being South Carolina’s first institution of its kind. Today, it serves as the state’s specialized "Governor’s School for Agriculture," offering a rigorous curriculum that integrates traditional academic subjects with immersive, hands-on training in agricultural science, forestry, and natural resource management.
The school is situated on a sprawling 1,300-acre campus, which serves as a "living laboratory" for students to gain real-world experience in animal husbandry, greenhouse operations, and land stewardship. Designed for high-achieving students from across South Carolina, the residential program fosters a close-knit, independent community. By combining a college-preparatory academic environment with vocational expertise, John De La Howe prepares students for both higher education and careers in the evolving fields of agribusiness and environmental technology.
For more information, contact John De La Howe School at (864) 391-0410 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
McCormick, SC 29835
(864) 391-0410
JOHN DE LA HOWE SCHOOL is a public school in McCormick, SC with about 22 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 22
- Teachers:
- 0
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 22 students
- Black or African American
- 59.1%
- White
- 31.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.5%
- Two or more races
- 4.5%
- Female
- 36.4%
- Male
- 63.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.