EASTMAN REGIONAL YOUTH DETENTION CENTER

Eastman Regional Youth Detention Center is a Title I public secondary school that is part of the Department of Juvenile Justice school district, located in Eastman, GA with about 7 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 10th 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 Eastman Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC), located in Eastman, Georgia, is a secure residential facility operated by the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice. Unlike a traditional academic school, this facility serves as a short-term detention environment for youth who have been charged with delinquent offenses and are awaiting court hearings or placement. Because of its nature as a custodial facility, the center maintains a high-security environment focused on the safety and behavioral management of the residents in its care.

Despite its primary role in detention, the facility is mandated to provide educational services to ensure that youth do not experience a total lapse in their schooling during their time in custody. Through the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice’s educational programs, residents engage in academic coursework that aligns with state standards, typically delivered in a classroom setting within the facility. The educational objective is to support continuity of learning, promote literacy and numeracy, and maintain a structured daily routine that emphasizes behavioral rehabilitation alongside academic progress.

For more information, contact Eastman Regional Youth Detention Center at (912) 374-6766 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.