MUSCOGEE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Muscogee Youth Development Center is a Title I public high school that is part of the Department of Juvenile Justice school district, located in Midland, GA with about 47 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 5 teachers, Muscogee Youth Development Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Muscogee Youth Development Center (YDC), located in Midland, Georgia, is a secure residential facility operated by the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). It serves as a high-security environment designed to provide long-term supervision and rehabilitation for youth who have been committed to the custody of the state. The center focuses on a balanced approach that combines public safety, accountability, and the comprehensive development of the youth in its care.

To support the transition of these individuals back into society, the facility provides an array of essential services, including academic education, vocational training, and clinical behavioral health support. The staff at the Muscogee YDC work under the guidelines of the Georgia DJJ to ensure that residents receive structured programming aimed at addressing the root causes of their delinquent behavior, fostering personal growth, and equipping them with the life skills necessary for successful reintegration into their communities.

For more information, contact Muscogee Youth Development Center at (706) 569-2863 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.