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5.6 avg / 10

Department of Juvenile Justice School District

School District · Decatur, Georgia

Students: 422
Teachers (FTE): 104

Avg Rating

5.6

out of 10

Schools

25

24 high

Enrollment

422

Student-Teacher Ratio

4.1:1

How this district compares

Georgia rank

#147 of 179

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.7

below Georgia avg

District size

422 students

Smaller than Georgia median

About Department of Juvenile Justice

Department of Juvenile Justice is a Decatur, Georgia school district serving 25 schools. The district educates 422 students with a student-teacher ratio of 4.1:1.

With an average rating of 5.6/10, Department of Juvenile Justice demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Eastman Youth Development Campus, which has a composite score of 5.8/10.

In standardized testing, Department of Juvenile Justice students show an average math proficiency of 16.3% and ELA proficiency of 20.7%.

The district includes 24 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Department of Juvenile Justice, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 16.3%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 20.7%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Department of Juvenile Justice with test data.

District Details

State
Georgia
City
Decatur
Total Enrollment
422
Teachers (FTE)
104
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Department of Juvenile Justice?

Department of Juvenile Justice has 25 schools in total — 24 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Department of Juvenile Justice?

The average composite rating for Department of Juvenile Justice is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Department of Juvenile Justice?

Per-pupil spending data for Department of Juvenile Justice is not currently available.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Department of Juvenile Justice?

The average student-teacher ratio in Department of Juvenile Justice is 4.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Department of Juvenile Justice?

Eastman Youth Development Campus is the highest-rated school in Department of Juvenile Justice with a composite score of 5.8/10.

What are the test scores in Department of Juvenile Justice?

Across schools in Department of Juvenile Justice with test data, the average math proficiency is 16.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 20.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Department of Juvenile Justice compare to other districts in Georgia?

Department of Juvenile Justice has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 25 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.6/10
Math Proficiency
16.3%
ELA Proficiency
20.7%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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