At a glance
Reported students
10
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia high enrollment
2nd percentile
Compared with 479 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
14
Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center: 10 reported students.
State peer staffing position
5th percentile
5:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 11
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 5.5:1
What the reported data says about Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center
Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center is a public high school serving grades 05–12 in Claxton. It is one of 28 current school records connected to Department of Juvenile Justice. NCES reports 10 students for 2024–25.
Among 479 high schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 1,075 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 2nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 5:1, below the Georgia median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (70%) and White (30%). Students served under IDEA represent 36.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center
- 1How do the reported 5:1 student–teacher ratio and 2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 36.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White30%
- Hispanic0%
- Black70%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Department of Juvenile Justice
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Millegeville ITU
High · Grades 05–12
10 reported students
Wilkes County Regional Detention Center
High · Grades 06–12
10 reported students
Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center
High · Grades 05–12
11 reported students
Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center
High · Grades 05–12
9 reported students
DeKalb Regional Youth Detention Center
High · Grades 05–12
11 reported students
T J Loftiss II Regional Youth Detention Center
High · Grades 05–12
11 reported students
Public schools near Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Chance High · Evans County | 06–12 | 55 | 2.6 mi |
| Claxton High School High · Evans County | 09–12 | 471 | 2.6 mi |
| Claxton Middle School Middle · Evans County | 06–08 | 385 | 2.6 mi |
| Claxton Elementary School Elementary · Evans County | PK–05 | 831 | 2.8 mi |
| Tattnall County High School High · Tattnall County | 09–12 | 1,043 | 9.1 mi |
| North Tattnall Elementary School Elementary · Tattnall County | PK–05 | 831 | 9.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center
What grades does Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center serve?
Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center reports grades 05–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Department of Juvenile Justice.
How many students attend Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center?
Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center reported 10 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 2nd percentile among 479 Georgia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 11 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center?
The calculated ratio is 5:1, based on 10 students and 2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Department of Juvenile Justice attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
70% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center in?
Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center is part of Department of Juvenile Justice, based in Decatur, GA, which operates 28 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Second Chance (2.6 mi), Claxton High School (2.6 mi), Claxton Middle School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.