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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE·NCES 130002603515

Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center

3275 Harris Rd, Waycross, GA 31503 · (912) 287-6680 · Ware County
GRADES 05–12HIGH33-TOWNALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL7 STUDENTS
Enrollment
7
High
DISTRICT 17 · STATE 1,120
Student : Teacher
3.5:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 4.6:1 · STATE 15.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 75% · STATE 74%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
1
Grade 8
3
Grade 9
3
Student demographics
White
343%
DISTRICT 17% · STATE 34%
Black
457%
DISTRICT 74% · STATE 36%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
686%
Female
114%

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
7
+2 (+40%) vs 2017
% White
43%
was 20%
% Hispanic
0%
was 0%
% Black
57%
was 80%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center

Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center operates as an one-room-style high school in Waycross, Georgia, run under Department of Juvenile Justice. Current enrollment sits at 7 students spanning grades 5 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 1,120 students per school, that is 99% below typical.

Department of Juvenile Justice comprises 24 schools with combined enrollment of 410 students; Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center is among them.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center lists that Black students make up the majority at 57%. The remainder consists of 43% White. The wider county runs roughly 30% Black, putting the school's mix meaningfully more Black than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, The school currently runs with 2 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 3.5:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.2:1, putting Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Ware County put median household income runs about $47,448, 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 17%. In all, Ware County runs 10 public schools (combined enrollment of about 5,927 students), of which Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center is one.

Ware County Middle School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 1.6 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 7 other public schools cluster around Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center.

The school occupies a town-based site.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center has climbed 40%, going from 5 students in 2018 to 7 in 2025. The White share of enrollment ticked up from 20% to 43% over that span.

On this page, posts here usually surface around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Ware County at a glance

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Population
35,976
Census ACS
Median income
$47,448
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
14%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
17%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
5,927 students

Quick facts

School name
Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center
District
Department of Juvenile Justice
Address
3275 Harris Rd, Waycross, GA 31503
Phone
(912) 287-6680
County
Ware County
Level
High
Grade range
05–12
Total enrollment
7
Teachers (FTE)
2
Student–teacher ratio
3.5:1
Locale
33-Town: Remote
NCES ID
130002603515
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Department of Juvenile Justice
Other schools in Waycross
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center
How large is Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center?
Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center enrolls approximately 7 students in grades 05-12.
What age range does Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center serve?
Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center serves students from grade 05 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center?
Approximately 3.5:1 students per teacher at Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center.
How diverse is Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center?
Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center reports a student body of 43% White, 57% Black.
Who oversees Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center?
Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center is overseen by Department of Juvenile Justice in Ware County.
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