Department Of Juvenile Justice School District

3408 Covington Highway
Decatur, GA 30032
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Department Of Juvenile Justice School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 395 students in Department Of Juvenile Justice School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Department Of Juvenile Justice School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
25 Schools
2,316 Schools
# Students
395 Students
1,744,208 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
117,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1

District Rank

Department Of Juvenile Justice School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 220 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 6-9% has increased from 5% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (GA)
#208 out of 221 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Department Of Juvenile Justice  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤10%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Department Of Juvenile Justice  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤10%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Department Of Juvenile Justice  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
6-9%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Department Of Juvenile Justice  School District and public school graduation rate of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
306,384 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
18%
# Black Students
298 Students
633,654 Students
% Black Students
75%
36%
# White Students
67 Students
643,632 Students
% White Students
17%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
-
121,861
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
1
128,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
2
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
16
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
39
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
152
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
98
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
65
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
22
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

Best Department Of Juvenile Justice School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atlanta Youth Detention Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5651 Stonewall Tell Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 656-4522
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
Eastman Youth Development Campus
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
176 Freaman Graham Blvd
Eastman, GA 31023
(478) 374-6910
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Augusta Youth Development Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3481 Mike Padgett Hwy
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 792-7521
Grades: 8-12
| 32 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Macon Youth Development Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4160 Riggins Mill Rd
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 751-3432
Grades: 9-11
| 25 students
Rank: #55.
Muscogee Youth Development Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7700 Chattsworth Rd
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 569-2863
Grades: 8-12
| 43 students
Rank: n/an/a
Aaron Cohn Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
7700-b Chattsworth Rd
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 568-2498
Grades: 7-10
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
3485 Mike Padgett Hwy
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 771-7854
Grades: 8-10
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bob Richards Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
200 Marable Way Nw
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 295-6035
Grades: 8-12
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cadwell Rydc
Special Education School
2839 Railroad Ave
Cadwell, GA 31009
(478) 689-4750
Grades: 7-11
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
3609 Bill Hodges Rd
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-4807
Grades: 6-11
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crisp Rydc
Alternative School
130 Haralson Rd
Cordele, GA 31015
(222) 271-4900
Grades: 7-11
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
2946 Clifton Springs Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(404) 244-2183
Grades: 7-11
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
2735 Underwood Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 272-2309
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
450 Crescent Dr
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 535-5457
Grades: 9-11
| 17 students
Rank: n/an/a
Macon Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
4164 Riggins Mill Rd
Macon, GA 31217
(912) 751-3400
Grades: 7-11
| 23 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marietta Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
1575 County Services Pkwy Sw
Marietta, GA 30008
(770) 528-4247
Grades: 7-11
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Martha K. Glaze Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
11850 Hastings Bridge Rd
Hampton, GA 30228
(770) 603-4664
Grades: 8-11
| 19 students
Rank: n/an/a
Metro Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
1300 Constitution Rd Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 635-4415
Grades: 8-11
| 28 students
Rank: n/an/a
Millegeville Itu
Special Education School
800 N Glynn St
Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 445-3075
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rockdale Rydc
Special Education School
2165 Chambers Dr Nw
Conyers, GA 30012
(706) 785-2496
Grades: 9-11
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
Savannah Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
191 Carl Griffin Dr
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 652-3879
Grades: 5-10
| 15 students
Rank: n/an/a
T J Loftiss Ii Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
400 S Pinetree Blvd
Thomasville, GA 31792
(912) 227-2764
Grades: 8-10
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Terrell Regional Youth Detention Center
Special Education School
1666 Albany Hwy
Dawson, GA 39842
(404) 508-6570
Grades: 7-11
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
3275 Harris Rd
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-6680
Grades: 7-10
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wilkes County Regional Detention Center
Special Education School
1430 Industrial Park Rd
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2307
Grades: 6-10
| 3 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Department Of Juvenile Justice School District?
Department Of Juvenile Justice School District manages 25 public schools serving 395 students.
What is the rank of Department Of Juvenile Justice School District?
Department Of Juvenile Justice School District is ranked #83 out of 220 school districts in Georgia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Department Of Juvenile Justice School District?
75% of Department Of Juvenile Justice School District students are Black, 17% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Department Of Juvenile Justice School District?
Department Of Juvenile Justice School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 25 schools
  • Grades: 05-12
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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