RICHARD H. GETTYS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Richard H. Gettys Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Pickens 01 school district, located in Easley, SC with about 1,329 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 75 teachers, Richard H. Gettys Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Richard H. Gettys Middle School, located in Easley, South Carolina, serves as a core academic institution within the School District of Pickens County. Dedicated to the developmental needs of early adolescents, the school provides a comprehensive middle school curriculum designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school. The campus on South Pendleton Street focuses on fostering both academic rigor and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for the challenges of secondary education through a supportive and structured environment.
Beyond standard classroom instruction, Gettys Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, athletics, and enrichment programs. By encouraging student involvement in these areas, the school strives to cultivate a sense of community and school spirit while helping students discover their unique interests and talents. As a central fixture in the Easley community, the school remains committed to maintaining high standards of excellence and ensuring that all students are equipped with the foundational skills necessary for future success.
For more information, contact Richard H. Gettys Middle at (864) 397-3900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 397-3900
RICHARD H. GETTYS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Easley, SC with about 1,329 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Pickens 01
- Total Students:
- 1,329
- Teachers:
- 75.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,329 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RICHARD H. GETTYS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 71.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.6%
- Black or African American
- 9.9%
- Two or more races
- 6.2%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.9%
- Male
- 48.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.