Savannah-Chatham County Public School

Name

Savannah-Chatham County Public School

Legal name

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System

Website

https://sccpss.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Magnet & Specialty Schools (STEM/Arts/IB/CTE) (EDAJAAAF), Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH), Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM), District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ)

Keywords

• Public school district
• K-12 education
• Pre-K program
• School choice programs
• Charter school operator

Headquarters

HQ city

Savannah

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Georgia State Funding (QBE): Quality Basic Education (QBE) funding from the State of Georgia, the primary state funding mechanism for public schools based on student enrollment and instructional hours.
2. ESPLOST (Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax): Local sales tax for educational purposes approved by voters, providing capital funding for facilities, technology, and equipment. ESPLOST V was approved in March 2025.
3. Property Tax Revenue: Local property tax revenue supporting school district operations and millage rate determinations.
4. Georgia Lottery Funded Pre-K: 68 Georgia Lottery-funded Pre-Kindergarten classes providing early childhood education services.
5. Federal Programs (Title I, IDEA): Federal funding including Title I for economically disadvantaged students, IDEA for special education, and other federal education grants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) is the consolidated public school district for Chatham County, Georgia, operating 55+ schools (elementary, K-8, middle, high, charter, and alternative learning centers) that deliver tuition-free K-12 education to county residents. The district also runs 68 Georgia Lottery-funded Pre-Kindergarten classes, an e-learning academy, career/technical education, magnet/choice programs (arts, STEM, IB, Montessori, AP), school nutrition, transportation, and a Board of Education Police Department for school safety.

Product overview

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System operates as a traditional public school district serving Chatham County, Georgia, with approximately 37,000+ students across 55+ schools. The district offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services including Georgia Lottery-funded Pre-Kindergarten (68 classes), the Savannah-Chatham E-Learning Academy for virtual learning, Career/Technical/Agricultural Education programs, specialized Choice/Magnet programs (arts, STEM, IB, AP), Summer Learning programs, and the Literacy Is Our North Star initiative. Supporting infrastructure includes PowerSchool SIS for real-time parent/student access, School Nutrition Program with meal services, Transportation services, Board of Education Police Department for campus safety, and Long-Range Facilities Plan for infrastructure planning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Savannah-Chatham E-Learning Academy

Quantifiable outcome

• 68 Georgia Lottery-funded Pre-K classes serving age-eligible four-year-olds in Chatham County
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ERDIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2026ERDI (Education Reform and Development Institute) partnered with Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools and American College of Education to present the Educational Innovator Award and Full Tuition Scholarship, recognizing excellence in educational innovation.
• American College of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2026American College of Education collaborated with Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools and ERDI to present the Educational Innovator Award and Full Tuition Scholarship, supporting educator professional development and recognition.
• Business and Community PartnerscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe district actively cultivates partnerships with local businesses and community organizations through its Engagement and Outreach program. Benefits include enhanced corporate image, employee engagement opportunities, prepared workforce development, and community investment creating positive impact on student outcomes and dropout prevention.
• Georgia LotterycoreOthersGeorgia Lottery provides funding for 68 Pre-Kindergarten classes across the district, enabling free full-day early childhood education for age-eligible four-year-olds in Chatham County.
• VISTA VolunteersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVolunteer in Schools program connecting community members with schools for mentorship, support, and enrichment activities. VISTA program coordinates volunteer engagement district-wide.
• Deep CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit partner empowering Savannah's young people to thrive as learners, community leaders, and agents of change through creative writing, cultural production, and art programs.
• Charter Schools (Six Partner Schools)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSix charter schools operate within the district: Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School, Oglethorpe Charter School, REACH Public High School, Savannah Classical Academy, Susie King Taylor Community School, and Tybee Island Maritime Academy. These schools provide alternative educational options while receiving district oversight.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gwinnett County Public Schools: Largest school district in Georgia, operating a comparable K-12 portfolio with ESPLOST-funded capital programs, magnet/choice schools, and Lottery-funded Pre-K. Closest scale peer to SCCPSS in Georgia.
• Atlanta Public Schools: Urban Georgia public school district serving Atlanta. Directly comparable to SCCPSS as a state-funded K-12 district with similar governance, QBE funding model, charter oversight, and magnet/choice programs.
• Fulton County Schools: Suburban Atlanta public school district with similar K-12 structure, choice programs (IB, STEM, arts), and state-QBE funding mechanics. Comparable governance and operational model.
• DeKalb County School District: Metro Atlanta public school district with similar scale, urban demographics, charter school oversight, and state funding model. Operates magnet and choice programs analogous to SCCPSS offerings.
• Cobb County School District: Large Georgia public school district operating traditional K-12, magnet, charter, and CTE programs funded through ESPLOST and state QBE. Strong operational and funding comparability to SCCPSS.

Others

• PowerSchool Group: Vendor of the Student Information System (PowerSchool) used by SCCPSS for grades, attendance, and parent portal. Adjacent — not a peer — but a core infrastructure provider to the district's digital operations.
• D2L (Brightspace): Vendor of the Brightspace learning management platform used by SCCPSS for parent and student learning access. Infrastructure provider rather than a competitive peer, but relevant to district's technology ecosystem.
• Chatham County School District (historical predecessor): Pre-2013 predecessor entities (Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education and individual districts) consolidated into SCCPSS. Relevant only for institutional history comparison.

Regional players

• Richmond County School System: Augusta-area Georgia public school district with comparable K-12 structure, ESPLOST funding, and state-QBE revenue mechanics. Serves a different region but operates an analogous Georgia public-district model.
• Muscogee County School District: Georgia public school district serving Columbus/Muscogee County. Comparable as a mid-size Georgia K-12 district with ESPLOST funding, magnet programs, and Lottery-funded Pre-K, though in a different region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SCCPSS
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCelaOblrVu-iW0iNqE3mmfg
• Facebookfacebook.com/SCCPSS
• Instagraminstagram.com/sccpsscommunications

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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