MACON REGIONAL YOUTH DETENTION CENTER

Macon Regional Youth Detention Center is a Title I public secondary school that is part of the Department of Juvenile Justice school district, located in Macon, GA with about 8 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 Macon Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC), located on Riggins Mill Road in Macon, Georgia, is a secure residential facility operated by the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). As part of the state’s juvenile correctional system, the facility is designed to provide temporary secure housing for youth who have been charged with delinquent acts and are awaiting court proceedings or placement in long-term treatment programs.

The center operates with a focus on both security and rehabilitation, striving to maintain a safe environment for both the staff and the youth in custody. While incarcerated, residents are provided with access to core services, including educational programming through the Georgia Preparatory Academy, mental health counseling, medical care, and structured daily routines intended to address behavioral issues and support the youths' transition back into their communities.

For more information, contact Macon Regional Youth Detention Center at (912) 751-3400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.