Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center serves 7 students in grades 5-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center's student population of 7 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
7 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
20%
Black
57%
36%
White
43%
34%
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
75%
59%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center?
7 students attend Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center students are Black, and 43% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center?
Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center offer ?
Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center part of?
Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center is part of Department Of Juvenile Justice School District.
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