- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- 6.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Atlanta, GA
Metro Regional Youth Detention Center
Federal NCES profile for Metro Regional Youth Detention Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130002603517
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Metro Regional Youth Detention Center earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #4 of 70
- schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 87.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 19
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Metro Regional Youth Detention Center ranks #4 of 70 schools in Atlanta, GA.
School address
District: Department of Juvenile Justice · Georgia
NCES ID 130002603517 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Metro Regional Youth Detention Center grew from 23 students in 2022-23 to 29 in 2023-24 (+26.1%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 130002603517 · Atlanta, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
19 enr · 87.0% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Muscogee Youth Development Campus (49 students)
Metro Regional Youth Detention Center grew from 23 students in 2022-23 to 29 in 2023-24 (+26.1%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Metro Regional Youth Detention Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Muscogee Youth
Muscogee Youth Development Campus
49 students
- Macon Youth De
Macon Youth Development Campus
36 students
- Eastman Youth
Eastman Youth Development Campus
34 students
- Augusta Youth
Augusta Youth Development Campus
28 students
- Savannah Regio
Savannah Regional Youth Detention Center
25 students
- This school 19
Metro Regional Youth Detention Center
19 students
What this shows Metro Regional Youth Detention Center reports 19 students on the CCD universe file.
How Metro Regional Youth Detention Center compares
Metro Regional Youth Detention Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.0% | ▲ 43% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 19 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 84.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
White 5.3%
Largest group: African American at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.7, Metro Regional Youth Detention Center is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
How Metro Regional Youth Detention Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscogee Youth Development Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Macon Youth Development Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Eastman Youth Development Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Augusta Youth Development Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Savannah Regional Youth Detention Center | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Metro Regional Youth Detention Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 36
- Students per teacher
- 5.1:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 4.9:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- 4.7:1
- Resource Index
- 73/100
- Enrollment
- 25
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools in Atlanta
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Georgia Cyber Academy
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9,952 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Doraville United Elementary School
Standard public school
1,003 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Charles R. Drew Charter School
Standard public school
961 students 12:1 students per teacher
Charles Drew Charter Ja/Sr Academy
Standard public school
941 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Cobb Horizon High School
Standard public school
927 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Morris Brandon Elementary School
Standard public school
911 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Metro Regional Youth Detention Center
How many students attend Metro Regional Youth Detention Center?
Metro Regional Youth Detention Center has 19 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Atlanta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 23 (2022-23) → 29 (2023-24), up 6.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Metro Regional Youth Detention Center?
87.0% of students at Metro Regional Youth Detention Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Metro Regional Youth Detention Center?
The largest demographic group at Metro Regional Youth Detention Center is African American at 84.2% of enrollment, in Atlanta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Metro Regional Youth Detention Center?
Metro Regional Youth Detention Center has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Metro Regional Youth Detention Center rank among schools in Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, Metro Regional Youth Detention Center ranks #4 of 70 schools in Atlanta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Atlanta on the city page.
What other schools are in Department of Juvenile Justice?
Besides Metro Regional Youth Detention Center, Department of Juvenile Justice also operates Muscogee Youth Development Campus (49 students), Macon Youth Development Campus (36 students), and Eastman Youth Development Campus (34 students). See the Department of Juvenile Justice district page for the complete list.