How do these schools compare?
| Metric | R. C. Edwards Middle | Richard H. Gettys Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Central, SC | Easley, SC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 835 | 1,217 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.9:1 | 17.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 52.1% | 71.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | R. C. Edwards Middle | Richard H. Gettys Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,307 | $12,307 |
| District | Pickens 01 | Pickens 01 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | R. C. Edwards Middle | Richard H. Gettys Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73.4% | 59.4% |
| African American | 8.9% | 12.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.8% | 18.5% |
| Asian | 3.2% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 7.7% | 8.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | R. C. Edwards Middle | Richard H. Gettys Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 417.5:1 | 405.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.4% | 42.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 90 | 202 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.