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Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

South Carolina · Public School District
1
Schools
257
Students
—
Per-Pupil Spend
1.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-51pp vs nat'l
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics is a public school district in South Carolina serving 257 students across 1 school. It includes 1 high school. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Only 1% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 35/100.

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All Schools (1)
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics11–12257
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure—
National avg $14,347
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
257
Students
1%
Free Lunch
—
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score35/100
StateSouth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 1% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Governor's School for Science and Mathematics?
Governor's School for Science and Mathematics has 1 public school, serving a total of 257 students.
What is the graduation rate for Governor's School for Science and Mathematics?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Governor's School for Science and Mathematics?
1% of students in Governor's School for Science and Mathematics qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Governor's School for Science and Mathematics?
No, Governor's School for Science and Mathematics does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Governor's School for Science and Mathematics serve?
Governor's School for Science and Mathematics serves grades 11 through 12, covering high school level.
What is the opportunity score for Governor's School for Science and Mathematics?
The median opportunity score across schools in Governor's School for Science and Mathematics is 35/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.