To be eligible to receive a South Carolina High School Diploma, students must earn twenty-four units and demonstrate computer literacy. Based on South Carolina Code of Regulations 43-234(I)(A), requirements to receive a South Carolina High School diploma for students in grades 9 – 12 are as follows:
TOTAL – 24 Units
South Carolina Graduation Requirements
Beginning with the entering freshman class of 2023-24
| Courses | Units Required |
| English | 4 |
| Mathematics | 4 |
| Science | 3 |
| U.S. History and Constitution | 1 |
| American Government | .5 |
| Economics and Personal Finance | .5 |
| Social Studies Elective | 1 |
| Physical Education OR jROTC OR Marching Band with PE | 1 |
| Computer Science | 1 |
| World Language OR Career and Technical Education | 1 |
| Personal Finance | .5 |
| Electives | 6.5 |
| Total | 24 |