Enrollment
1,217
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.1%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richard H. Gettys Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richard H. Gettys Middle
Richard H. Gettys Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Easley, South Carolina, enrolling 1,217 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 71.1% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Carolina, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,217 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 86 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #86, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 406 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Pickens 01 spends $10,622 per pupil, 27% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 422 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,217 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Easley's middle schools, it stands alongside Dacusville Middle (356 students): Richard H. Gettys Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.2:1 vs 16.2:1).
Pickens 01 also operates Easley High (1,862 students) and Pickens High (1,226 students) alongside Richard H. Gettys Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Richard H. Gettys Middle compares
Richard H. Gettys Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,622
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pickens 01, which includes Richard H. Gettys Middle.
$10,622
Per student
-27%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.4%
State 47.7%
Federal 14.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,862
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,217 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Richard H. Gettys Middle a good school?
Richard H. Gettys Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of South Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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