SAVANNAH REGIONAL YOUTH DETENTION CENTER

Savannah Regional Youth Detention Center is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Department of Juvenile Justice school district, located in Savannah, GA with about 12 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 11th 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.

The Savannah Regional Youth Detention Center (SRYDC), located at 191 Carl Griffin Drive in Savannah, Georgia, is a state-operated secure residential facility managed by the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). As a Regional Youth Detention Center, it serves as a temporary holding facility for youth who are awaiting court proceedings or placement in long-term treatment programs. The facility is designed to provide a secure environment that balances public safety with the constitutional requirement to provide for the welfare and supervision of juveniles in custody.

Inside the facility, the daily operations are structured to provide a mix of educational services, mental health support, and rehabilitation programming. Because the residents are often there for short-term stays, the school component—often referred to as a "DJJ School"—focuses on maintaining the academic continuity of students through credit recovery and individualized instruction. The center operates under strict security protocols to ensure the safety of both staff and residents while attempting to maintain a framework that addresses the underlying behavioral and social needs of the youth housed there.

For more information, contact Savannah Regional Youth Detention Center at (912) 652-3879 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.