Serving 1,321 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 40% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). 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 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,321 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richard H. Gettys Middle School's student population of 1,321 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Richard H. Gettys Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard H. Gettys Middle School is 0.56, 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
#621 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
17%
14%
Black
11%
31%
White
63%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard H. Gettys Middle School's ranking?
Richard H. Gettys Middle School is ranked #621 out of 1,154 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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?
1,321 students attend Richard H. Gettys Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Richard H. Gettys Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% 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 17:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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