CLAXTON REGIONAL YOUTH DETENTION CENTER

Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center is a Title I public secondary school that is part of the Department of Juvenile Justice school district, located in Claxton, GA with about 7 students offering grade levels from 8th 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 Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC), located at 3609 Bill Hodges Road in Claxton, Georgia, is a secure residential facility operated by the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). It serves as a detention environment for youth who have been charged with delinquent acts and are awaiting court proceedings or placement in long-term treatment programs. As a regional facility, it plays a critical role in the state's juvenile justice system by providing a structured, secure setting designed to ensure public safety while managing the needs of detained adolescents from the surrounding region.

Beyond its primary function as a detention center, the facility emphasizes the rehabilitation and education of the youth in its care. The center adheres to DJJ standards, which include providing mandatory educational services through on-site classrooms, behavioral health support, and medical care. The mission of the Claxton RYDC is to balance accountability with therapeutic programming, aiming to provide a safe, disciplined environment that addresses the behavioral and developmental challenges of the youth while they navigate the legal process.

For more information, contact Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center at (912) 739-4807 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.