Sussex County Public Schools

What Sussex County Public Schools does

Sussex County Public Schools (SCPS) is a public K-12 school division operating as a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia, headquartered at 21302 Sussex Drive in Stony Creek, Virginia. The division serves approximately 1,200 students across three schools located on a single campus approximately half a mile from the county seat on Route 40: Sussex Central Elementary School (PreK-5), Sussex Central Middle School (6-8), and Sussex Central High School (9-12). SCPS is governed by an elected School Board with representatives from seven districts (Blackwater, Courthouse, Henry, Stony Creek, Wakefield, Waverly, Yale) and administered by Division Superintendent Dr. Julius Hamlin, who was unanimously appointed on December 14, 2023. The district operates under Virginia Department of Education oversight and maintains full accreditation across all schools.

SCPS's core service offering is free public education funded through federal, state, and local government appropriations, including tax revenues and federal programs such as E-Rate, Title IX, USDA nutrition, and Community Eligibility Provision. Beyond core academics, the division offers 49 Career & Technical Education (CTE) courses through the Rowanty Technical Center partnership across 10 program areas including Architecture & Construction, Health Sciences, and Manufacturing; gifted education via the Appomattox Regional Governor's School; dual enrollment with Bright Point Community College and Richard Bland College; JROTC; FIRST Robotics (FRC Team 6021); and a comprehensive athletics program. The underlying technology stack includes PowerSchool for student information and parent portal enrollment, Apptegy for the website and mobile application, Thrillshare for district communications, BambooHR for HR management, Canvas for learning management, Edurooms (Rooms) for parent-teacher communication, Microsoft 365 for staff productivity, and LinqConnect for dining menus.

As a government entity, SCPS has no commercial revenue model; operations are funded through appropriations with no tuition or enrollment fees. The division is currently executing its 2024-2029 Strategic Plan and a federally funded E-Rate wireless infrastructure upgrade scheduled for the 2026-2027 school year. Recent operational investments include a new mobile app launched in May 2024 replacing the legacy SchoolInfoApp, and the Rooms parent-teacher communication feature launched in September 2024.

Name

Sussex County Public Schools

Legal name

Sussex County Public Schools

Website

https://sussex.k12.va.us

Company type

Public

Founded year

1754

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Sussex County Public Schools is a Virginia public K-12 school division serving approximately 1,200 students across three schools (elementary, middle, and high) on a single campus in Stony Creek, funded by government appropriations and offering academic, CTE, and extracurricular programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Career technical education
• Student information systems
• School nutrition programs
• Dual enrollment partnerships

Headquarters

HQ city

Stony Creek

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Public K-12 education funded through federal, state, and local government appropriations, including tax revenues and government grants

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sussex County Public Schools is a rural Virginia public school division operating three schools on a single campus in Stony Creek, Virginia: Sussex Central Elementary School (PreK-5), Sussex Central Middle School (6-8), and Sussex Central High School (9-12). The division delivers free K-12 public education to approximately 1,200 students, supplemented by 49 Career & Technical Education courses, JROTC, FIRST Robotics, athletics, and dual enrollment programs with regional community colleges.

Product overview

Sussex County Public Schools is a rural school district in Virginia operating a three-school system: Sussex Central Elementary School (PreK-5), Sussex Central Middle School (6-8), and Sussex Central High School (9-12), serving approximately 1,200 students on a single campus near Stony Creek. The district offers a unified educational platform comprising core academic programs at each school level, supplemented by Career & Technical Education (CTE) with 49 courses across multiple pathways, JROTC military science instruction, FIRST Robotics competition team, and a comprehensive athletics program. Technology-enabled services include the PowerSchool Parent Portal for academic access, a district mobile app for communications, and the Rooms platform for parent-teacher interaction. Regional partnerships provide students access to Rowanty Technical Center for vocational training, Appomattox Regional Governor's School for gifted education, and dual enrollment opportunities through Bright Point Community College and Richard Bland College.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sussex Central Elementary School A child-centered elementary school serving Pre-K through 5th grade, focused on providing a nurturing environment that promotes creativity, embraces diversity, and encourages lifelong learning. Located at 21392 Sussex Drive, Stony Creek, VA 23882.
• Sussex Central Middle School A middle school serving grades 6-8, with a mission to encourage and ensure each student maximizes their academic potential using a whole-child approach that nurtures social-emotional and cognitive development. Located at 21356 Sussex Drive, Stony Creek, VA 23882.
• Sussex Central High School A comprehensive high school serving grades 9-12, home of the Tigers mascot, offering academic programs, athletics, Career & Technical Education, JROTC, and special programs including FIRST Robotics and dual enrollment. Located at 21394 Sussex Drive, Stony Creek, VA 23882.
• Career & Technical Education (CTE) CTE program offering 49 career and technical education courses across 10 program areas including Architecture & Construction, Business & IT, Health Sciences, Manufacturing, and Trade & Industrial Education. Programs enable students to earn early college credits and industry-recognized credentials.
• JROTC (Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps) Military science program offering JROTC Leadership Education and Training (LET) I through VIII, developing citizenship, leadership, and character in students through instruction and practical exercises.
• FIRST Robotics (FRC Team 6021) Competitive robotics team (T.I.G.E.R.S.) participating in FIRST Robotics Competition events. Students gain hands-on experience in engineering, programming, and teamwork.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive athletics program including boys sports (football, basketball, tennis, baseball), girls sports (basketball, volleyball, tennis, softball), and co-ed sports (track & field, golf).
• School Nutrition Program USDA-compliant food service program managing breakfast and lunch across all three schools. Includes cafeteria management, meal planning, and participation in Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for free meals.
• Sussex County Public Schools Mobile App Custom mobile application by Apptegy for parents, students, teachers, and administrators providing district news, events, and communications. Available on iOS and Android platforms.
• Rooms (Parent-Teacher Communication) Parent-teacher chat and classroom communication feature accessible via the district app and web. Enables direct communication between parents/guardians and teachers, with access to student class information.

Quantifiable outcome

• Full accreditation status achieved and maintained across all schools
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rowanty Technical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partnership providing 49 career and technical education courses including trades (carpentry, electricity, masonry, plumbing, welding), health sciences, automotive technology, and more. Allows SCPS students to access specialized vocational training not available at the home schools.
• Appomattox Regional Governor's SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional affiliation providing gifted education opportunities and advanced academic programs for eligible SCPS students in grades 6-12.
• Bright Point Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing high school students to earn college credits while completing high school requirements. Also offers HVAC and Precision Machinery dual enrollment programs.
• Richard Bland CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Middle College program with Richard Bland College Middle College Facilitator supporting students in pursuing college coursework while in high school.
• Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)coreOthersState regulatory agency overseeing public education in Virginia. SCPS operates under VDOE guidelines, reports school quality data through VDOE systems, and participates in state accreditation programs.
• Virginia State UniversityminorOthersDr. Julius Hamlin serves as Adjunct Professor at Virginia State University. Doctoral degree in Educational Administration and Supervision earned from VSU.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sussexcps
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SussexTigers
• Facebookfacebook.com/Sussex-County-Public-Schools-334676310029321
• Instagraminstagram.com/sussexcps/?hl=en

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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