What Alexander county School does

Alexander County Schools is a publicly elected K-12 public school district headquartered in Taylorsville, North Carolina, serving 4,201 students from preschool through 12th grade across 11 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high school, 1 early college) plus the Student Success Center alternative learning center. The district employs 574 staff, including 275 teachers, and is one of the largest employers in Alexander County. Program offerings include Career and Technical Education (CTE) across five pathways, Alexander Early College (a tuition-free program enabling associate degree completion in partnership with Catawba Valley Community College), an Advanced Placement program with 15+ college-level courses, a K-12 Career Development Continuum built on the Xello platform, an Academically/Intellectually Gifted (AIG) program, Career and College Promise dual enrollment, and CTE summer camps (AC Career Academy and Accelerate U).

The district's technology stack is composed entirely of conventional off-the-shelf software: Google Workspace and Microsoft Office 365 for productivity, Finalsite for the district website, Zscaler for content filtering, KnowBe4 for cybersecurity training, Frontline for HR and absence management, FMX for facilities, ThinkLinq Timekeeper for time tracking, and K12 Payment Center for parent billing. Integration points are limited to standard SSO (NCEdCloud), parent notification (BlackboardConnect), and library management (Follett Destiny). No proprietary AI/ML systems, custom platforms, or technology products are developed or commercialized by the district.

Funding and revenue mechanics are entirely governmental. The district's 2022-23 operating budget was $64.5 million, sourced from North Carolina state appropriations, federal funding (including ESSER/Covid-relief funds that peaked in 2022 and expired in September 2024), and Alexander County local contribution ($7,317,427 in operating expenses, with per-student local contribution of $1,781 versus a state average of $2,457). The district achieved a clean financial audit for FY 2022-23, holds a fund balance of $1,905,388, and operates under federal designations including the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) providing free meals to all K-12 students. There is no tuition; revenue derives from government appropriations plus ancillary cafeteria and program fees.

Name

Alexander county School

Legal name

Alexander County Schools

Website

https://alexander.k12.nc.us

Company type

Public

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Alexander County Schools is a public K-12 school district in Taylorsville, North Carolina, serving 4,201 students across 11 schools with comprehensive CTE, early college, AP, and career development programs funded primarily by state and federal appropriations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Career technical education
• Early college program
• Advanced placement courses
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Taylorsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: District receives operational funding from three main sources: state government, federal government (including ESSER/Covid relief funds expiring September 2024), and Alexander County local contribution. Total district budget was $64.5 million for 2022-23. County contribution was $7,317,427 in operating expenses. State average for local contribution is $2,457 compared to Alexander's $1,781.
2. Child Nutrition Program: District operates school meal programs with federal reimbursement based on student participation rates. All students eligible for free meals under CEP. Cafeteria ice cream sales supplement employee raises. Starting pay for child nutrition employees is $16.07/hour.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Alexander County Schools is a public K-12 school district providing tuition-free educational services to approximately 4,201 students from preschool through 12th grade across 11 schools in Alexander County, North Carolina. The district delivers a comprehensive curriculum including Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, Early College dual enrollment for associate degrees, Advanced Placement courses, AIG programming, and free meals for all K-12 students under the Community Eligibility Provision. The district also operates a Student Success Center alternative learning center and various work-based learning programs including apprenticeships and internships.

Product overview

Alexander County Schools is a public school district serving 4,201 students from preschool through 12th grade with the option of an early college. The district operates 11 schools and an alternative learning center, employing 574 staff members including 275 teachers. The district's product portfolio centers on educational programs and includes Career and Technical Education (CTE) with five distinct pathways, the Alexander Early College for associate degree completion, an Advanced Placement (AP) program with 15+ college-level courses, and a comprehensive K-12 Career Development Program using Xello. Specialized offerings include AC Career Academy and AC Accelerate U summer camps, an Academically and Intellectually Gifted (AIG) program, and Career and College Promise dual enrollment. The district also provides Digital Teaching & Learning services with technology integration, student device programs, and work-based learning experiences including apprenticeships, internships, and job shadowing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Career and Technical Education (CTE) A comprehensive program offering career-focused education across five pathways (Building and Moving, Creating and Experiencing, Caring for Communities, Cultivating Resources, and Connecting and Supporting Success). Serves middle and high school students with courses, work-based learning, and industry credentials. Achieved 95% graduation rate for CTE concentrators with 2,193 credentials earned in 2022-23.
• Alexander Early College A tuition-free early college program where students earn an associate degree while completing high school coursework. Located at the Alexander Center, it is the highest-performing school in the district by graduation rate and EOC scores. In 2023, all 34 graduates earned an associate degree with over $2.7 million in scholarships offered.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Program Rigorous college-level classes offered at Alexander Central High School allowing students to earn university credit through successful completion of AP classes and standardized exams. Includes AP Biology, Calculus, Environmental Science, Literature, Psychology, Statistics, US History, Government, and more.
• Career Development Program (K-12) Comprehensive K-12 career development continuum using the Xello platform that includes career awareness (K-5), career exploration (6-8), and career preparation (9-12) with grade-specific career development plans starting in 6th grade.
• CTE Work-Based Learning Program providing real-world work experiences including apprenticeships, internships, job shadowing, cooperative education, and mentorship opportunities coordinated with school-based learning activities.
• Career and College Promise (CCP) NC's tuition-free dual enrollment program allowing eligible juniors and seniors to earn college credits while completing high school diploma requirements. Students can pursue associate degrees, technical credentials, or transfer to four-year universities.
• AC Career Academy (Middle School Summer Camp) A two-week hands-on summer experience for rising 7th-9th grade students to explore CTE career pathways including agriculture, business, computer science, health science, family and consumer science, and skilled trades.
• AC Accelerate U (High School Summer Camp) A two-week hands-on summer program for rising 10th-12th grade students to build life and career readiness skills through cooking, budgeting, home/car maintenance, resume writing, interview skills, and workplace credential opportunities.
• Academically and Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Program Specialized educational program serving gifted and talented students with differentiated instruction, enrichment opportunities, and advanced academic pathways. Includes AIG Plan 2022-2025 and parent/student resources.
• Digital Teaching & Learning Technology-enhanced educational program including student device handbooks, Google Drive training, Microsoft Office 365 resources, digital citizenship curriculum, and library media services through ACS Library Media Services.
• District Schools (11 Schools) The district operates 11 schools including Alexander Central High School, two middle schools (East Alexander Middle and West Alexander Middle), seven elementary schools (Bethlehem, Ellendale, Hiddenite, Stony Point, Sugar Loaf, Taylorsville, Wittenburg), plus Alexander Early College and Student Success Center alternative learning center serving 4,201 students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% graduation rate for CTE Concentrators vs 82% overall
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for CTE Advisory Council and dual enrollment programs. Students can earn associate degrees through Alexander Early College in partnership with CVCC. Pre-apprenticeship programs connect students to CVCC pathways. Partnership includes career exploration, internships, and apprenticeship opportunities.
• The Bridge CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit partnership supporting Student Success Center. The Bridge supports employment, education, and counseling services for at-risk students at the alternative learning center.
• Hendren InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsorship partnership for Alexander All-Star staff recognition program on social media. Hendren Insurance sponsors the recognition program to highlight outstanding staff members.
• Energy UnitedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEnergy company providing Bright Ideas grants to teachers. Multiple ACS teachers received grants including Paige Jackson, Shelly Cain, Kristine Ford, and Taylor Gallyon.
• Hiddenite Fire DepartmentminorOthers
• Area Churches (Hiddenite)minorOthersCommunity partners supporting Hiddenite Elementary School through various programs
• Pepsi CompanyminorOthersCorporate partner supporting Hiddenite Elementary School programs
• Town of TaylorsvilleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for school resource officer who splits time between Taylorsville Elementary and Student Success Center

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/alexandercoschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/east-alexander-middle-school

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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