Bob Richards Regional Youth Detention Center

Department of Juvenile Justice
200 Marable Way NW
Rome, GA 30165
3 Students
Secondary School 9th - 9th
School Overview
The Bob Richards Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC), located in Rome, Georgia, is a secure, state-operated facility managed by the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). As a regional detention center, its primary purpose is to provide short-term, secure confinement for youths who have been charged with delinquent offenses and are awaiting court hearings or placement in long-term treatment programs. The facility is designed to ensure public safety while providing a structured environment that addresses the immediate behavioral and security needs of the juveniles in its custody.

Beyond its role in detention and security, the facility prioritizes the educational and developmental well-being of the youth. The center operates an accredited school program that allows residents to continue their academic studies, ensuring they do not fall behind while in custody. The environment emphasizes rehabilitation through a combination of educational instruction, behavioral management, and mental health support, with the ultimate goal of preparing these young individuals for a successful reintegration into their communities and schools upon their release.
3
Total Students
N/A
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
233.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    2 (66.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (33.3 %)
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)295-6035
Grade Range: 9th - 9th
Total Students: 3
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 7
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 9 3
Gender Ratio