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.
Find 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.
Lexington | Monday, Sept. 8 | 6 p.m.
Cayce-West Columbia Library Branch
1500 Augusta Road, West Columbia, SC 29169
McCormick | Tuesday, Sept. 9 | 6 p.m.
SC Governor’s School for Agriculture at John De La Howe
192 Gettys Road, McCormick, SC 29835
Columbia | Tuesday, Sept. 16 | 6 p.m.
Fort Mill | Wed., Sept. 17 | 6 p.m.
Anderson | Thursday, Sept. 18 | 6 p.m.
Greenville | Sunday, Sept. 7 | 3 p.m.
SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities
15 University Street, Greenville, SC 29601
North Charleston | Wed., Sept. 10 | 6 p.m.
North Charleston Library
8620 Patriot Blvd., North Charleston, SC 29483
Bluffton | Thursday, Sept. 11 | 6 p.m.
Beaufort County Library, Bluffton Campus
120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton, SC 29910
Hartsville | Sunday, Sept. 14 | 3 p.m.
SC Governor’s School for Science and Math
401 Railroad Avenue, Hartsville, SC 29550
Myrtle Beach | Monday, Sept. 15 | 6 p.m.
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
950 Crabtree Lane, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Richland Library Sandhills
763 Fashion Drive, Columbia, SC 29229
LOOM Coworking, Gallery, and Event Space
120 Academy Street, #102, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Anderson Institute of Technology
315 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625