South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Among State’s Top Performers in Career Readiness Scores

HARTSVILLE, S.C. (Oct. 22, 2025) – The South Carolina Department of Education has released its 2025 Career Readiness Assessment results, and the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is once again among the state’s top-performing high schools.

The annual assessment measures math, reading, data assessment, and soft skills, which are core abilities identified by employers as essential for workplace success. GSSM students performed among the highest statewide across all categories, reflecting the school’s emphasis on rigorous academics, problem-solving, and applied learning.

“GSSM students continue to show what’s possible when bright, motivated young people are given the opportunity to challenge themselves,” said Danny Dorsel, president of GSSM. “Their performance reflects not only their hard work but also the dedication of our faculty and staff, who help prepare them to excel in college, in their careers, and as future leaders of South Carolina.”

According to the South Carolina Department of Education report:

• Math, Reading, and Data Assessment – GSSM’s results place it among South Carolina’s highest-performing schools.
• Soft Skills – Statewide reporting shows that GSSM students were among the strongest in teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability, reflecting the school’s focus on real-world readiness.

As a statewide public resource, GSSM serves students from every corner of South Carolina through its residential high school, online courses, and summer and outreach initiatives. The school’s consistent performance in state assessments underscores its commitment to advancing STEM education and career readiness for students across the state.  

The Career Readiness Assessment is administered each spring to nearly 80 districts and 260 high schools statewide. Public data show that GSSM consistently leads the state in multiple measures of student preparedness.

For full statewide data, visit the South Carolina Department of Education’s 2025 Career Readiness Assessment page at 
https://ed.sc.gov/data/test-scores/state-assessments/sc-career-readiness/2025/

GSSM is currently accepting applications for the Class of 2028. South Carolina sophomores interested in joining the state’s top STEM high school can learn more and begin the application process at www.scgssm.org/applyresidential.