Marietta Regional Youth Detention Center serves 14 students in grades 5-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marietta Regional Youth Detention Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Marietta Regional Youth Detention Center's student population of 14 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Marietta Regional Youth Detention Center is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
79%
36%
White
14%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
59%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Marietta Regional Youth Detention Center often compared to?
Marietta Regional Youth Detention Centeris often viewed alongside schools like South Cobb High School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Marietta Regional Youth Detention Center?
14 students attend Marietta Regional Youth Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Marietta Regional Youth Detention Center students are Black, 14% of students are White, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marietta Regional Youth Detention Center?
Marietta Regional Youth Detention Center has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Marietta Regional Youth Detention Center offer ?
Marietta Regional Youth Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Marietta Regional Youth Detention Center part of?
Marietta Regional Youth Detention Center is part of Department Of Juvenile Justice School District.
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