The DJJ operates its own school district with fully accredited academic and career and technology education programs, serving approximately 500 students in grades 4-12. All youth in DJJ’s care attend school while detained or incarcerated.

The DJJ school district functions similarly to others in South Carolina, with some exceptions:

• School is in session year-round to enable students to make up absences and close learning gaps
• The district has no local tax base, relying exclusively on state and federal funding. 
• Classes are geared to meet the individual needs of each student.

The DJJ school district is responsible for all educational programs operated by the agency, including those in private vendor programs and alternative school sites in community residential placement facilities. Youth committed to DJJ can earn either a high school diploma or a General Education Degree (GED). 

DJJ’s school district offers students a variety of Career and Technology Education (CATE ) courses, extensive special education services, the nation’s first Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program in a juvenile correctional facility setting, media centers, career development centers and guidance counselors. DJJ graduates receive a quality education and are equipped to pursue their post-secondary education and career goals.

State Assessment Schedule

School Records Requests

Student Records Request Form (PDF)

Former Student Records Request Form (PDF)

• If you are a student or parent, please submit the form with a copy of your State Issued ID or Driver's License. 
• If you are a public school employee, please submit the form using your district-issued email address.
• Requests for current students or former students less than 19 years old should be emailed to transcripts@djj.sc.gov or faxed to (803) 896-5953. Please allow at least 48 hours for processing of your request. 
• Transcript requests for former students older than 19 should be submitted to our archives department at records@djj.sc.gov.

2023-2024 District Teacher of the Year

Meridth Flynn’s impact reaches into classrooms across the school district and her tireless energy and undaunted enthusiasm for her students are felt by all who encounter her. When one of her students makes even incremental progress or gets across the finish line to acquire a GED or diploma, she celebrates as if the student were her own child. She has served as an educator for more than 22 years and holds a bachelor's degree from the University of South Carolina – Upstate plus a Master’s degree from Converse University. 

Meredith is certified in Social Studies, English and middle- and elementary-level language arts and social studies. She holds endorsements in Read to Succeed and Gifted and Talented. Being recognized by her peers for this honor speaks of her dedication and passion for her students, and serving as District Teacher of the Year brings with it opportunities to represent DJJ School District, to participate in events with other Teachers of the Year from across the state and to compete for the honor of State Teacher of the Year.

2023-2024 Support Staff of the Year

Beverly Jackson, affectionately known as “Mama J”, is the Communities In Schools Site Coordinator and has served DJJ students for almost 25 years. Living a life of service, she consistently models character rooted in, motivated by and humbly demonstrated by her faith. Her life and career continue to leave an indelible mark in the hearts, minds and lives of others, both students and staff alike. She has been instrumental in developing programming to help the most challenging students among those in the long-term facility school