Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center (2025-26 Ranking)

3485 Mike Padgett Hwy
Augusta, GA 30906

Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center serves 17 students in grades 5-12.

The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 88% 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: 17 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center's student population of 17 students has grown by 54% over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center
6	1
8	3
9	7
10	4
11	2

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Total Students

17 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center
2023	8
2022	9
2021	11
2020	11
2019	11
2018	4
2017	4
2016	12
2015	12
2014	8
2013	7

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Year Founded

1905

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

School Motto

Transforming Young Lives

School Rankings

The of Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center is 0.21, 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.

This School

State Level (GA)

Student-Teacher Ratio

3:1

14:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

n/a

19%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2020)
Year	Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center	Georgia	Department Of Juvenile Justice School District
2020	9%	16%	4%
2019	9%	16%	4%
2015	8%	14%	4%

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Black

88%

36%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center	Georgia	Department Of Juvenile Justice School District
2023	88%	36%	70%
2022	78%	36%	76%
2021	82%	36%	79%
2020	91%	37%	76%
2019	91%	37%	76%
2018	50%	37%	78%
2017	50%	37%	78%
2016	100%	37%	78%
2015	92%	37%	79%
2014	75%	37%	76%
2013	86%	37%	74%

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White

12%

35%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center	Georgia	Department Of Juvenile Justice School District
2023	12%	36%	21%
2022	22%	37%	17%
2021	18%	38%	15%
2018	50%	40%	17%
2017	50%	40%	17%
2014	25%	43%	20%
2013	14%	43%	22%
2012	7%	44%	20%
2011	8%	44%	21%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

0.21

0.71

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center	Georgia	Department Of Juvenile Justice School District
2023	0.21	0.71	0.47
2022	0.35	0.70	0.40
2021	0.30	0.70	0.36
2020	0.17	0.69	0.40
2019	0.17	0.69	0.40
2018	0.51	0.68	0.36
2017	0.51	0.68	0.36
2015	0.15	0.67	0.35
2014	0.38	0.67	0.38
2013	0.24	0.67	0.41
2012	0.13	0.66	0.41

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

82%

59%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2015-2021)
Year	Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center	Georgia	Department Of Juvenile Justice School District
2021	73%	53%	71%
2015	75%	57%	61%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Department Of Juvenile Justice School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center?

17 students attend Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

88% of Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center students are Black, and 12% of students are White.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center?

Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.

What grades does Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center offer ?

Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center part of?

Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center is part of Department Of Juvenile Justice School District.

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