Forest Acres Elementary vs Richard H. Gettys Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Acres Elementary
Easley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
677 students
Richard H. Gettys Middle
Easley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,217 students
| Measure | Forest Acres Elementary Easley, South Carolina | Richard H. Gettys Middle Easley, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #115 of 688 | #95 of 248 |
| National rank | #9302 of 50,301 | #7924 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 677 | 1,217 |
| Enrollment | 677 | 1,217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 45% |
| city | Easley | Easley |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Acres Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 48.7).
- •Forest Acres Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 45%).
- •Forest Acres Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 44%).
- •Richard H. Gettys Middle does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.0).
- •Richard H. Gettys Middle is the larger school with 1,217 students compared with 677.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Forest Acres Elementary better than Richard H. Gettys Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Acres Elementary ranks higher (72.9 vs 48.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Forest Acres Elementary and Richard H. Gettys Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Easley and Easley in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Acres Elementary: 677. Richard H. Gettys Middle: 1,217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Acres Elementary and Richard H. Gettys Middle rank in South Carolina?
Forest Acres Elementary is 115th of 688 and Richard H. Gettys Middle is 95th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).