South Carolina has three Governor’s Schools to serve motivated students seeking a unique high school experience that is focused on their interests and talents. As public, residential high schools, tuition is free and any student in the state can apply based on grade.

The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) seeks out and advances our state’s most talented and motivated students to offer a transformative education in science, mathematics, and engineering. Our Residential program provides students new challenges, lasting friendships, and endless opportunities.

The South Carolina Governor’s School for Agriculture at John de la Howe (JDLH) provides a unique and challenging agricultural education program. Located in McCormick, on 1,310 acres of forest and farmland, students in grades 10th -12th have the opportunity to receive hands-on training in the fields of agribusiness, forestry, equipment operation, land management, food science, and more.

The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities (SCGSAH), in Greenville, cultivates young artists from across the state through pre-professional training in the areas of creative writing, dance, drama, film, music, and visual arts. Students refine their talents in an arts-centered community while receiving a nationally recognized academic education.


Register for an Endless Opportunities Event Near You!

Endless Opportunities is designed for students and parents who are interested in learning more about the Governor’s Schools’ residential high school programs. These informative, one-hour sessions will feature presentations by each school and a Q&A with school representatives.

Greenville | Sunday, September 8 at 3pm

SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities | 15 University St, Greenville

(Registration Full) Rock Hill | Monday, September 9 at 6pm

Home 2 Suites by Hilton Rock Hill | 1285 Old Springdale Rd, Rock Hill

West Columbia | Tuesday, September 10 at 6pm

Cayce-West Columbia Branch Library | 1500 Augusta Rd, West Columbia

Florence | Wednesday, September 11 at 6pm

Florence-Darlington Tech/SIMT | 1951 Pisgah Rd, Florence

Conway | Thursday, September 12 at 6pm

Horry-Georgetown Tech Conway Campus | 2050 Hwy 501 East, Conway

North Charleston | Sunday, September 15 at 3pm

North Charleston Library | 8620 Patriot Blvd, North Charleston

Hampton | Monday, September 16 at 6pm

Palmetto Theater | 109 Lee Ave, Hampton

Orangeburg | Tuesday, September 17 at 6pm

Claflin University Student Center Theater | 1810 Magnolia St, Orangeburg

Columbia | Wednesday, September 18 at 6pm

Richland Library Main | 1431 Assembly St, Columbia

McCormick | Thursday, September 19 at 6pm

SC Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe | 129 Branch Drive, McCormick