Department of Juvenile Justice School District
School District · Decatur, Georgia
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
25
24 high
Enrollment
422
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.1:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
25
24 high
Enrollment
422
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.1:1
Evaluating Department of Juvenile Justice?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Department of Juvenile Justice as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Eastman Youth Development Campus
Eastman · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Muscogee Youth Development Campus
Midland · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#122 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Georgia avg
District size
422 students
Smaller than Georgia median
Top-Rated Schools in Department of Juvenile Justice
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 25). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastman Youth Development Campus | 5.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Muscogee Youth Development Campus | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 25 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 5.8/10, 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 5.9/10.
In standardized testing, Department of Juvenile Justice students show an average math proficiency of 18.5% and ELA proficiency of 22.0%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Department of Juvenile Justice with test data.
Schools in Department of Juvenile Justice
25 schools High Schools 24
Other Schools 1
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 5.8/10. 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 5.9/10.
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 18.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 22.0%. 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 5.8/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 18.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 22.0%
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Compare Department of Juvenile Justice with neighboring districts in the state.
- Gwinnett County (140)
- Dekalb County (131)
- Cobb County (110)
- Fulton County (106)
- Atlanta Public Schools (87)
- Clayton County (67)
- Savannah-chatham County (58)
- Muscogee County (53)
- Henry County (50)
- Richmond County (50)
- Forsyth County (42)
- Cherokee County (37)
- Hall County (37)
- Houston County (37)
- Bibb County (35)
- Douglas County (35)
- Paulding County (33)
- Columbia County (30)
- Coweta County (29)
- Carroll County (24)
- Fayette County (24)
- Dougherty County (22)
- Newton County (22)
- Whitfield County (22)
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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