Serving 1,217 students in grades 6-8, Richard H. Gettys Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,217 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Richard H. Gettys Middle serves the southeast part of Easley, SC, covering an area of approximately 56.4 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 6.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richard H. Gettys Middle School's student population of 1,217 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,217 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Richard H. Gettys Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard H. Gettys Middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#656 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard H. Gettys Middle School's ranking?
Richard H. Gettys Middle School is ranked #656 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Richard H. Gettys Middle School often compared to?
Richard H. Gettys Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wren Middle School, Dacusville Middle School, Pickens Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Richard H. Gettys Middle School?
1,217 students attend Richard H. Gettys Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Richard H. Gettys Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richard H. Gettys Middle School?
Richard H. Gettys Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richard H. Gettys Middle School offer ?
Richard H. Gettys Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Richard H. Gettys Middle School part of?
Richard H. Gettys Middle School is part of Pickens 01 School District.
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