Macon Regional Youth Detention Center

Department of Juvenile Justice
4164 Riggins Mill Rd
Macon, GA 31217
16 Students
Secondary School 7th - 11th
School Overview
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.
16
Total Students
N/A
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    13 (81.2 %)
  • White
    1 (6.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (6.2 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (6.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Secondary School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Department of Juvenile Justice
Phone: (912)751-3400
Grade Range: 7th - 11th
Total Students: 16
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 15
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 7 1
Grade 8 1
Grade 9 11
Grade 10 2
Grade 11 1
Gender Ratio
Nearby Secondary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Macon Youth Development Campus
Department of Juvenile Justice
17 Students
4160 Riggins Mill Rd
Macon, GA 31217 (0.2 miles away)
Secondary School 9th - 11th