Macon Regional Youth Detention Center serves 16 students in grades 5-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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: 16 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Macon Regional Youth Detention Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Macon Regional Youth Detention Center's student population of 16 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Macon Regional Youth Detention Center is 0.42, 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
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
75%
36%
White
13%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
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 Macon Regional Youth Detention Center often compared to?
Macon Regional Youth Detention Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Macon Youth Development Campus, Central High School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Macon Regional Youth Detention Center?
16 students attend Macon Regional Youth Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Macon Regional Youth Detention Center students are Black, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Macon Regional Youth Detention Center?
Macon Regional Youth Detention Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Macon Regional Youth Detention Center offer ?
Macon Regional Youth Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Macon Regional Youth Detention Center part of?
Macon Regional Youth Detention Center is part of Department Of Juvenile Justice School District.
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