SANDERSVILLE REGIONAL YOUTH DETENTION CENTER

Sandersville Regional Youth Detention Center is a Title I public secondary school that is part of the Department of Juvenile Justice school district, located in Sandersville, GA with about 3 students offering grade levels from 9th 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 Sandersville Regional Youth Detention Center (YDC), located at 423 Industrial Dr. in Sandersville, Georgia, is a secure facility operated by the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). Unlike a traditional public school, it is a correctional institution designed to provide secure custody, supervision, and rehabilitation for youth who have been adjudicated or are awaiting trial within the juvenile justice system. The facility operates under the oversight of the state’s Office of School Nutrition and the DJJ’s educational division to ensure that residents remain compliant with state-mandated academic requirements.

The educational programming provided at the Sandersville YDC is specifically tailored to the unique environment of a detention center. It focuses on maintaining continuity in the students' schooling, offering core academic instruction—such as mathematics, language arts, and social studies—designed to help students work toward a high school diploma or a GED. Beyond academics, the facility emphasizes behavioral modification, counseling, and life-skills training, aiming to reduce recidivism and provide residents with the tools necessary to successfully reintegrate into their communities upon release.

For more information, contact Sandersville Regional Youth Detention Center at (912) 552-3919 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.