- Enrollment
- 1,862
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Easley, SC
Richard H. Gettys Middle
Federal NCES profile for Richard H. Gettys Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450333000898
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard H. Gettys Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of South Carolina schools.
- #10 of 12
- public schools in Easley · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 71.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Richard H. Gettys Middle has class sizes larger than 77% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard H. Gettys Middle ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Easley, SC.
School address
District: Pickens 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450333000898 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Richard H. Gettys Middle held near 1,321 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 75.5 → 77.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+37 students YoY 450333000898 · Easley, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
1,217 enr · 16.2:1 · 71.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Easley High (1,862 students)
Richard H. Gettys Middle held near 1,321 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount). Teacher FTE added 75.5 → 77.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Richard H. Gettys Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Easley High
Easley High
1,862 students
- Pickens High
Pickens High
1,226 students
- D. W. Daniel H
D. W. Daniel High
1,222 students
- This school
Richard H. Gettys Middle
1,217 students
- R. C. Edwards
R. C. Edwards Middle
835 students
- Clemson Elemen
Clemson Elementary
794 students
What this shows Richard H. Gettys Middle reports 1,217 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richard H. Gettys Middle compares
Richard H. Gettys Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.1% | ▼ 4% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,217 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,217
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,485
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
202
in-school suspensions + 220 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
African American 12.4%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Richard H. Gettys Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pickens 01 reports $11,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richard H. Gettys Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pickens High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| D. W. Daniel High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R. C. Edwards Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clemson Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard H. Gettys Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,222
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Easley
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,217 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Richard H. Gettys Middle
How many students attend Richard H. Gettys Middle?
Richard H. Gettys Middle has 1,217 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Easley, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,284 (2022-23) → 1,321 (2023-24), nearly flat (+37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard H. Gettys Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard H. Gettys Middle is 16.2:1, which is 13% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richard H. Gettys Middle?
71.1% of students at Richard H. Gettys Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard H. Gettys Middle?
The largest demographic group at Richard H. Gettys Middle is White at 59.4% of enrollment, in Easley, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard H. Gettys Middle?
Richard H. Gettys Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richard H. Gettys Middle rank among public schools in Easley?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard H. Gettys Middle ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Easley, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Easley on the city page.
What other schools are in Pickens 01?
Besides Richard H. Gettys Middle, Pickens 01 also operates Easley High (1,862 students), Pickens High (1,226 students), and D. W. Daniel High (1,222 students). See the Pickens 01 district page for the complete list.