Strong Rock Christian School

What Strong Rock Christian School does

Strong Rock Christian School (SRCS) is a private, independent, non-denominational Christian K-12 institution founded in 2007 and located on a 138+ acre campus in Locust Grove, Georgia, opposite the Tanger Outlet Mall. The school enrolls over 900 students across four academic divisions — Early Learning Center (ages 6 weeks to 4 years), Pre-K (ages 3-4), Elementary (K-5), Academy (6-8), and High School (9-12) — drawn from 27 zip codes across 13 counties in southeast Georgia. The educational program is structured around four stated pillars — Academics, Athletics, Fine Arts, and Missions — and is supported by 142 faculty, 27 AP and Dual Enrollment courses (in partnership with Point University and Georgia Virtual School), 40 athletic teams across 16 sports, and award-winning fine arts programs. The institution holds dual accreditation from Cognia/SACS CASI and the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) and reports a 100% college acceptance rate with 90%+ HOPE Scholarship eligibility. The Class of 2025 comprised 88 graduates who received 222 college acceptances and over $3.65 million in scholarship offers.

Name

Strong Rock Christian School

Legal name

Strong Rock Christian School

Website

https://strongrockchristianschool.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Strong Rock Christian School is a private, independent Christian K-12 institution in Locust Grove, Georgia, serving 900+ students from infancy through 12th grade with a four-pillar college-preparatory program spanning academics, athletics, fine arts, and missions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Christian Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH), Community & Nonprofit Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAD)

Keywords

• Private Christian education
• K-12 college preparatory
• Early childhood learning
• School athletics programs
• Fine arts education

Headquarters

HQ city

Locust Grove

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue from tuition payments for PK3 through 12th grade students. Additional fees include application fees ($100), enrollment fees ($250), re-enrollment fees ($250 per student with $750 family cap), and parking passes ($75 first student, $40 additional). After School Enrichment Program charges $17 daily or $70 weekly.
2. iRock Cafe Retail: On-campus store selling uniforms, spirit wear, snacks, and beverages including Starbucks coffee, slushies, and ice cream.
3. After School Enrichment Program: After-school childcare service with daily rate of $17 or weekly rate of $70 per student.
4. Summer Athletic Camps: Revenue from various sports camps including basketball, wrestling, softball, volleyball, and cheerleading camps ranging from $30 to $200 per camp.
5. Senior Dues and Event Fees: Class of 2027 senior dues of $500 covering retreat, lake day, field trip, graduation expenses. State championship rings sold for $140. Parking passes at $75 for first student.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Strong Rock Christian School is an independent, nonprofit Christian school providing college-preparatory education from the Early Learning Center (ages 6 weeks to 4 years) through 12th grade. The institution operates across four academic divisions—Early Learning Center/Pre-K, Elementary (K-5), Academy Middle School (6-8), and High School (9-12)—alongside integrated Athletics (40 teams across 16 sports), Fine Arts (Band, Piano, Theatre, Chorus, Art, Dance, Audio Visual), and Missions programs, supported by 27 AP and Dual Enrollment classes.

Product overview

Strong Rock Christian School is a college-preparatory Christian school offering a unified educational program from Early Learning Center (ages 6 weeks to 4 years) through 12th grade. The institution operates across four academic divisions: Early Learning Center/Pre-K, Elementary School (K-5th), Academy Middle School (6th-8th), and High School (9th-12th). Beyond core academics, the school provides integrated programs including an Athletics Program (40 teams across 16 sports), Fine Arts Program (Band, Piano, Theatre, Chorus, Art, Dance, Audio Visual), Missions Program with annual service trips, and a Learning Lab for specialized academic support. Additional services include After-School Enrichment Program (ASEP), Summer Athletic Camps, the iRock Cafe uniform store, and parking/RFID badge systems. The school partners with RenWeb for student information management and FACTS for tuition payment processing. Founded in 2007 and located on 138+ acres in Locust Grove, Georgia, the school serves 900+ students from 27 zip codes across 13 counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Learning Center Childcare and early education program for children ages 6 weeks to 4 years, located at 139 LG Griffin Road in Locust Grove. Operates Monday-Friday 6:30AM to 6:30PM with weekly tuition rates of $220 (6 weeks-1 year), $215 (1-2 years), and $210 (3-4 years).
• Pre-K Program Full-day preschool program for children ages 3 and 4 (by Sept. 1), Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 2:45 PM. Includes specials classes in art, music, PE, and STEAM, weekly chapel, and media center visits. Annual tuition of $13,800.
• Elementary School (K-5th Grade) Elementary education program for kindergarten through 5th grade. Classrooms equipped with SMARTBoard technology, featuring a seamless curriculum founded on biblical worldview with low student-to-teacher ratios. Annual tuition of $14,986.
• Academy Middle School (6th-8th Grade) Middle school program for grades 6-8 offering college-preparatory academics, athletics participation, fine arts programs, and missions opportunities. School day 8:00 AM - 3:15 PM.
• High School (9th-12th Grade) College-preparatory high school program offering AP courses, Dual Enrollment with Point University, 27 AP and Dual Enrollment classes, college guidance counseling, and comprehensive college acceptance support with 100% college acceptance rate. Annual tuition of $18,094.
• Athletics Program Diversified athletic program with 40 teams across 16 sports including baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swim, tennis, track & field, volleyball, and wrestling. State championship teams in shooting, wrestling, and girls lacrosse.
• Fine Arts Program Award-winning visual and performing arts programs including Band, Piano, Theatre, Chorus, Art, Dance, and Audio Visual. Students express God-given talents through creative expression.
• Missions Program Christian service program including chapel services, Mini-Mester mission trips, discipleship opportunities, and prayer initiatives. Over 200 students and faculty serve on mission trips annually, with Mini-Mester destinations including Haiti.
• Learning Lab Specialized academic support program led by Dr. Tammy Gilreath, providing differentiated instructional strategies to meet diverse learning population needs.
• After-School Enrichment Program (ASEP) Extended childcare program stimulating students' social, physical, and intellectual abilities through participation with school peers. Available until 6:00 PM daily for $17 daily or $70 weekly.
• Summer Athletic Camps Athletic camps for basketball (multiple grades), wrestling, softball, volleyball, and cheerleading. Offered June-August with varying durations and costs from $30-$200 per camp.
• iRock Cafe On-campus uniform store and cafe providing uniform pieces, spirit wear, snacks, and beverages including Starbucks coffee, slushies, and ice cream.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90%+ of graduates eligible for HOPE Scholarship
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and supporting.

• Cognia / SACS CASIcoreOthers · 1 January 2007Accreditation partner providing institutional accreditation through Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement
• Georgia Independent School Association (GISA)coreOthers · 1 January 2007Accreditation partner providing institutional accreditation through GISA
• Georgia Promise ScholarshipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState scholarship program (Senate Bill 233, 2024) enabling eligible families from underperforming public school zones to attend Strong Rock with scholarship funding
• FACTS ManagementcoreTechnology or IntegrationTuition payment management and financial aid assessment platform used for processing tuition payments, payment plans, and needs-based financial aid applications
• RenWebcoreTechnology or IntegrationWeb-based school management software providing integrated platform for admissions applications, enrollment, student records, parent communication, and attendance tracking
• Point UniversitystrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing high school students to earn college credits through Point University curriculum integrated with SRCS courses
• SAGE DiningsupportingTechnology or IntegrationFood service provider preparing and serving daily meals (included in tuition) for students in Kindergarten through High School
• SummerBook CompanysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerOptional summer academic review program providing math, language arts, reading comprehension, writing, and thinking skills materials

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mount Paran Christian School: Faith-based, college-preparatory K-12 school in Kennesaw, GA (metro Atlanta). Closest direct peer: similar Christ-centered mission, comparable tuition band, integrated academics/athletics/fine arts, and similar dual-enrollment partnerships.
• Wesleyan School: Independent Christian college-preparatory school (K-12) in Peachtree Corners, GA. Comparable faith-based identity, similar college-prep outcomes focus, strong athletics, and overlapping Atlanta-metro feeder market.
• Dominion Christian School: Independent Christian K-12 school in metro Atlanta with college-preparatory curriculum. Comparable mission alignment, tuition band, and academic/athletic positioning within the same regional market.
• Blessed Trinity Catholic High School: Catholic faith-based college-preparatory high school in Roswell, GA. Comparable faith-based identity, college-prep curriculum, athletics, and tuition band for the high-school segment of Strong Rock.
• Pinewood Christian Academy: Independent faith-based college-preparatory school in Georgia. Comparable Christ-centered mission and college-prep emphasis; smaller scale, providing a comp for tuition band and program mix outside the metro Atlanta market.

Broad incumbents

• Westminster Schools: Large, established Christian (Presbyterian) K-12 private school in Atlanta. Operates as a broader incumbent with deeper resources and longer brand history; competes for the same college-prep-oriented Atlanta families at higher price points.
• Marist School: Catholic, college-preparatory 7-12 school in Atlanta. Broader incumbent in the Atlanta faith-based private school market with extensive athletics, fine arts, and college-prep programs comparable in scope to Strong Rock.
• Pace Academy: Highly regarded independent K-12 school in Atlanta. Broader incumbent with similar college-preparatory mission, strong AP/Dual Enrollment offerings, and significant athletics/fine arts programs competing for the same family demographic.
• Woodward Academy: One of the largest independent PreK-12 schools in metro Atlanta (College Park). Broader incumbent operating at greater scale; overlaps on the college-prep, athletics, and fine arts dimensions.

Regional players

• First Presbyterian Day School: Faith-based college-preparatory school in Macon, GA. Comparable faith-based identity, PreK-12 structure, and college-prep focus; serves a different region of Georgia than Strong Rock.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/strongrockchristianschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/strong-rock-christian-school

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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