Aaron Cohn Regional Youth Detention Center

Department of Juvenile Justice
7700-B Chattsworth Rd
Midland, GA 31820
8 Students
Secondary School 7th - 11th
School Overview
The Aaron Cohn Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC), located in Midland, Georgia, functions as a secure residential facility operated by the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice. It is designed to provide temporary housing and supervision for youth who have been charged with offenses and are awaiting court proceedings or placement in long-term treatment programs. The facility focuses on maintaining safety and security while providing essential services to the detained population, including 24-hour monitoring, health care, and specialized support programs intended to manage the behavioral needs of the residents.

In addition to its custodial responsibilities, the center operates an on-site educational program tailored to ensure that students do not fall behind in their academic progress while in detention. The educational curriculum is structured to meet state standards and includes both general education and special education services, providing a stabilized environment for academic instruction. By balancing security measures with rehabilitative and educational opportunities, the Aaron Cohn RYDC aims to address the immediate needs of at-risk youth within the Georgia juvenile justice system.
8
Total Students
N/A
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
200.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    7 (87.5 %)
  • White
    1 (12.5 %)
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: (706)568-2498
Grade Range: 7th - 11th
Total Students: 8
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 16
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 3
Grade 10 1
Grade 11 2
Gender Ratio