Marietta Regional Youth Detention Center serves 18 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 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- 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:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Marietta Regional Youth Detention Center's student population of 18 students has grown by 80% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
18 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Marietta 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
5:1
14:1
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
67%
36%
White
16%
34%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
63%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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?
18 students attend Marietta Regional Youth Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Marietta Regional Youth Detention Center students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 16% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marietta Regional Youth Detention Center?
Marietta 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 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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