T J Loftiss II Regional Youth Detention Center

Department of Juvenile Justice
400 S Pinetree Blvd
Thomasville, GA 31792
7 Students
Secondary School 9th - 10th
School Overview
The T.J. Loftiss II Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC), located in Thomasville, Georgia, is a secure residential facility operated by the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). It is designed to provide temporary, secure custody and care for youth who are awaiting adjudication, disposition, or placement in a long-term treatment program. The facility serves as a critical point within the state’s juvenile justice system, prioritizing public safety while managing the needs of young people who have been charged with delinquent offenses.

Because the facility functions as a detention center rather than a long-term correctional institution, its primary focus is on maintaining a safe, structured environment that adheres to legal standards for juvenile care. During their stay, youth are provided with essential services, including academic instruction, health and mental health screenings, and opportunities for recreation. The center operates under the oversight of the Georgia DJJ, which ensures that all programming—ranging from educational support to daily living requirements—is delivered in compliance with state regulations regarding the treatment and rehabilitation of juveniles.
7
Total Students
N/A
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
114.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    5 (71.4 %)
  • White
    2 (28.6 %)
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)227-2764
Grade Range: 9th - 10th
Total Students: 7
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 8
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 4
Grade 10 3
Gender Ratio