Wilson County Public Schools

What Wilson County Public Schools does

Wilson County Schools is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Lebanon, Tennessee, serving approximately 18,000 students from pre-kindergarten through adult education across 26 schools in Wilson County. The district is a government entity governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education, with no private ownership or equity backing. It is led by Director of Schools Travis Mayfield and employs more than 2,300 staff processing approximately 3,000 W-2s annually. The operating model spans traditional zoned schools, Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy (K-12 online), Barry Tatum Academy (alternative high school), an Adult Learning Center offering HiSET and ESL, three PreK pathways (Special Education, Integrated Peer, Voluntary), Special Education services, English Language Learners programs, and the SEEK gifted program for grades 2-5.

The district operates a comprehensive digital learning infrastructure built on 1:1 Chromebook deployment, ClassLink single sign-on, Google Workspace for Education, Skyward as the student information system, Schoology as the learning management system, and GoGuardian for device management and parent oversight. Adaptive learning is delivered through third-party platforms — ALEKS (AI-powered adaptive math for grades 3-12) and i-Ready (diagnostic and instruction). Back-office operations run on Munis for financials, Frontline Education for HR, Incident IQ for IT ticketing, PrimeroEdge for nutrition, Triptracker for transportation, and Follett Destiny for library management. Career and Technical Education is a notable strength, with 121 courses taught by 82 teachers and 20 industry certifications available.

Revenue is generated entirely through government appropriations: a combination of local property taxes, Tennessee Department of Education state funding (Basic Education Program), and federal grants including Title I and IDEA. A separate state-funded Voluntary PreK program provides 200 seats based on federal poverty guidelines. Adult education and ESL classes are offered free of charge. The district also maintains employer-style benefits infrastructure including Meritain Health (self-insured, $8,615 annual medical contribution per eligible employee), WellDyneRX pharmacy benefit management, VSP vision coverage, Progyny fertility benefits, and two free WCS Employee Health Clinics. Strategic priorities signaled by recent activity include physical expansion (LaGuardo Elementary Fall 2025, Central Pike Elementary Fall 2026), workforce pipeline development through iteach Tennessee and university partnerships, and ecosystem partnerships such as Dolly Parton's Imagination Library for early literacy.

Name

Wilson County Public Schools

Legal name

Wilson County Schools

Website

https://wcschools.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Wilson County Schools is a public K-12 district in Tennessee serving approximately 18,000 pre-K through adult learners across 26 schools, funded by state, local, and federal appropriations and operated as a government entity with no private ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE), Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), Community & Adult Education (Municipal/Community Schools) (EDAAAEAB)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Pre-kindergarten programs
• Adult education services
• Special education services
• Career technical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Lebanon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Government-funded public education through a combination of local property taxes, state funding from Tennessee Department of Education, and federal funding programs including Title I, IDEA, and other federal education grants
2. Pre-K Program (Voluntary PreK): State-funded Voluntary PreK program with 200 VPK seats, income-based eligibility determined by federal poverty guidelines, providing early childhood education services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Wilson County Public Schools is a public K-12 school district serving approximately 18,000 students across pre-kindergarten through adult education in Wilson County, Tennessee. The district operates 26 schools (elementary, middle, high) and provides specialized programs including Career & Technical Education with 20 industry certifications, Special Education services under IDEA, English Language Learners support, a SEEK gifted program, and an Adult Learning Center offering HiSET preparation and ESL classes. The district is funded through state, local, and federal government sources and delivers instruction via traditional in-person schools and the Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wilson County Schools K-12 District Education

Quantifiable outcome

• 121 different CTE courses taught by 82 dedicated teachers with 20 Industry Certifications
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration18 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• iteach TennesseecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWilson County Schools has partnered with iteach Tennessee to provide an affordable route to the classroom through their innovative online alternative teacher certification program. The program allows individuals to begin teaching on a job-embedded teaching license while enrolled in a teacher preparation program. Partnership price of $2,800 for complete teacher certification through their partnership.
• Tennessee Early Intervention System (TEIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Tennessee Early Intervention System for identifying and providing services to infants and toddlers under age 2.5 who may have developmental delays.
• Meritain HealthcoreOthersMeritain Health is the third-party administrator for Wilson County Schools' self-insured healthcare plans including medical, dental, and prescription coverage. The district contributes $8,615 for medical premiums and $600 for dental premiums annually for eligible full-time enrolled employees.
• WellDyneRXcoreOthersWellDyneRX serves as the pharmacy benefit manager for Wilson County Schools' employee healthcare plan, providing 24/7 prescription access and mail order services.
• VSP (Vision Service Plan)coreOthersVSP provides elective vision coverage for Wilson County Schools employees. Vision coverage is effective January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
• American FidelitycoreOthersAmerican Fidelity offers a wide variety of insurance products and reimbursement accounts including accident, cancer, critical illness, disability income, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts to help manage out-of-pocket medical costs.
• Governor's Books from Birth Foundation / Dolly Parton's Imagination LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library through Governor's Books from Birth Foundation to provide free books monthly to preschoolers in Wilson County until age 5.
• GoGuardiancoreTechnology or IntegrationGoGuardian Parent App enables schools to share students' online activity with parents and provides guardian controls for school-issued devices at home, including ability to block websites and pause internet access during out-of-school hours.
• Partnering UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWilson County Schools partners with multiple universities for job-embedded teacher certification including Austin Peay, Belmont, Bethel, Cumberland (State Recognized Partner), East Tennessee State, Lipscomb, Middle Tennessee State, Tennessee State, Tennessee Tech, Trevecca Nazarene (State Recognized Partner), Union, UT, and UTC.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rutherford County Schools: Larger neighboring Tennessee public school district serving suburban Nashville including Murfreesboro. Directly comparable in mission, funding structure, and demographic profile to Wilson County Schools, providing a benchmark for scale and program breadth.
• Sumner County Schools: Tennessee public school district of similar size and suburban Nashville profile, serving roughly 30,000 students. Comparable peer for K-12 funding, CTE programs, and growth dynamics in the Middle Tennessee corridor.
• Williamson County Schools: High-performing suburban Nashville public school district. Comparable in offering structure (CTE, special education, advanced coursework) but operates at a higher per-pupil funding base, useful as a benchmark for aspirational programming.
• Metro Nashville Public Schools: Urban Tennessee public school district serving Nashville-Davidson County. Comparable in scale (80,000+ students) and full K-12 programming, including adult education, CTE, and special education services.
• Knox County Schools: Tennessee public school district serving the Knoxville area with approximately 60,000 students. Comparable peer for K-12 district operations, CTE certification pathways, and full-continuum special education.
• Hamilton County Schools: Tennessee public school district serving the Chattanooga area. Comparable in scale (~45,000 students), funding structure, and offering breadth including CTE, special education, and adult learning programs.
• Robertson County Schools: Smaller neighboring Tennessee public school district north of Nashville. Comparable in mission, BEP funding model, and suburban/rural mix, serving as a peer for program breadth at smaller scale.
• Montgomery County Schools (TN): Tennessee public school district serving the Clarksville area with ~38,000 students. Comparable in size, suburban/military demographic mix, and CTE/alternative education offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Stride Inc. Largest US K-12 online learning operator (formerly K12 Inc.), offering virtual K-12 education and career learning. Comparable as the private-sector analog to Wilson County's Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy.

Emerging players

• Charter Schools USA: One of the nation's largest charter school management organizations. Relevant as a competitor/alternative in the Tennessee K-12 market and as a benchmark for operational efficiency in school management.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/wilsonk12tn?lang=en
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCJcCiEEHOCg0Z1xA_jWSuWg/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/WilsonK12Tn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wilson-county-schools
• Instagraminstagram.com/wilsonk12tn

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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