Rockdale RYDC

Department of Juvenile Justice
2165 Chambers Dr NW
Conyers, GA 30012
12 Students
Secondary School 8th - 10th
School Overview
The Rockdale Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC), located in Conyers, Georgia, is a secure residential facility operated by the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice. It serves as a short-term detention environment for youth who are awaiting court proceedings or placement in long-term treatment programs. As a state-run facility, its primary mandate is to provide a safe, structured, and secure environment that balances public safety with the specific needs of the juvenile population it houses.

Beyond its role in custody, the Rockdale RYDC emphasizes rehabilitation through educational programming and behavioral support. The facility integrates classroom instruction to ensure that youth maintain academic progress while in detention, adhering to state educational standards. Additionally, the center provides access to mental health services, counseling, and life-skills training, aiming to provide residents with the tools necessary to reduce recidivism and successfully reintegrate into their communities upon release.
12
Total Students
N/A
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    10 (83.3 %)
  • White
    1 (8.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (8.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Secondary School
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Department of Juvenile Justice
Phone: (706)785-2496
Grade Range: 8th - 10th
Total Students: 12
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 10
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 8 1
Grade 9 4
Grade 10 7
Gender Ratio