Columbus Municipal School District

Name

Columbus Municipal School District

Legal name

Columbus Municipal School District

Website

https://columbuscityschools.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1821

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

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 industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• School district services
• Educational administration
• Student information systems
• Child nutrition programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Public school district funded primarily through local taxes, state education funding, and federal grants. Operates under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program through Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Columbus Municipal School District is a public school district operating nine educational institutions in Columbus, Mississippi, providing tuition-free K-12 education (elementary through high school) to local students and families. Core offerings include standard academic instruction, dual enrollment with East Mississippi Community College, career-technical education, special education services, athletics, arts programs, and free breakfast and lunch through the Community Eligibility Provision. The district is funded through local taxes, state allocations, and federal grants, and is governed by a Board of Trustees.

Product overview

Columbus Municipal School District is a public school district operating 9 educational institutions serving Columbus, Mississippi. The district's portfolio includes Columbus High School (grades 9-12), Columbus Middle School (grades 6-8), Hunt Intermediate (grades 5-6), five elementary schools (Cook, Fairview, Sale, Stokes-Beard, and Columbus Success Academy), and McKellar Technology Center. The district uses PowerSchool as its Student Information System. A $36 million bond referendum funds ongoing facility improvements across multiple campuses. The district is transitioning to grade-span schools beginning with the 2026-2027 school year.

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Products and services

• Columbus High School High school serving grades 9-12, offering academic programs, athletics, and extracurricular activities including a theater/thespian program. Located at 215 Hemlock Street, Columbus, MS. Phone: 662-241-7200.
• Columbus Middle School Middle school serving grades 6-8, providing academic instruction and middle school athletics programs. Located at 175 Highway 373, Columbus, MS. Phone: 662-241-7300.
• Hunt Intermediate School Intermediate school serving grades 5-6, known for winning the Presidential AI Challenge 2026 State Championship with project IntelliGuard: AVD Watchout. Located at 924 20th Street North, Columbus, MS. Phone: 662-241-7160.
• Cook Elementary Elementary school serving early grades, currently undergoing renovation as part of the district's $36 million bond referendum ($8.2M allocation). Located at 2217 7th Street North, Columbus, MS. Phone: 662-241-7180.
• Sale Elementary Elementary school receiving fire alarm, fire protection, cameras, doors, restroom renovation, new roof, HVAC, new ceilings, and lights as part of the bond referendum ($5.4M allocation). Located at 520 Warpath Road, Columbus, MS. Phone: 662-241-7260.
• Stokes-Beard Elementary Elementary school receiving HVAC improvements, new gymnasium, and fencing as part of the bond referendum ($3.2M allocation). Located at 311 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Columbus, MS. Phone: 662-241-7270.
• McKellar Technology Center Technology-focused educational facility offering career and technical education programs including culinary arts. Located at 810 North Browder, Columbus, MS. Phone: 662-241-7290.
• Columbus Success Academy Alternative education program within the district providing specialized educational services. Located at 1425 10th Ave North, Columbus, MS. Phone: 662-241-7250.
• Child Nutrition Program National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program administered under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for School Year 2025-2026, providing free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students in the district.
• Dual Enrollment Program (East Mississippi Community College partnership) Dual enrollment partnership with East Mississippi Community College enabling CMSD students to earn college credits and associate degrees while in high school. 112 CHS seniors completed 641 courses and 2,080 college hours in Class of 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• 112 CHS seniors earned 2,080 college hours through dual enrollment in Class of 2026
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• East Mississippi Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing CMSD students to earn college credits and associate degrees while in high school. 112 CHS seniors participated in dual enrollment, completing 641 courses and 2,080 college hours for Class of 2026.
• BlueCross BlueShield of MississippiminorOthersAwarded $5,000 to Hunt Intermediate School to enhance physical education equipment as part of BlueCross BlueShield's Get Ready to Run Kids' One-Mile Fun Run program.
• Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide transition programs for SPED students, connecting them with jobs during school hours and counseling services for career preparation.
• City of ColumbusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint hosting of Stop the Violence Rally at Trotter Convention Center, including school supply giveaway. Partnership demonstrates district-city collaboration on community issues impacting students.
• Mississippi Department of EducationcoreOthersOversight and support of district operations, testing requirements (LBPA), and special programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lawrence County School District (Mississippi): Mississippi public K-12 district where incoming CMSD SPED director previously led SPED improvements. Comparable size, governance, and special education service delivery model.
• Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District: Nearby Mississippi public K-12 district serving Starkville and Mississippi State University community. Comparable in size, structure, and rural-Southern Mississippi operating context to CMSD.
• Meridian Public School District: Mississippi public K-12 district serving a mid-sized city with similar demographic and economic profile. Comparable scale, structure, and reliance on bond referenda for facility improvements.
• Hattiesburg Public School District: Mississippi public K-12 district of comparable size where several CMSD leaders (including former principal pipeline) have worked. Comparable in operating dynamics, governance, and demographic profile.
• Jackson Public School District: Larger Mississippi public K-12 district operating multiple schools across grade levels under a Board of Trustees. Useful scale comparable given shared state regulatory framework and similar public-district operating dynamics.
• Biloxi Public School District: Mississippi public K-12 district serving a comparable mid-sized city with multiple schools and a similar publicly-funded operating model. Useful comparable for enrollment scale and federal Title program dynamics.
• Tupelo Public School District: Mid-sized Mississippi public K-12 district operating multiple elementary, middle, and high schools. Comparable operating model with similar bond-funded facility programs and dual-enrollment pathways.
• Lowndes County School District: Adjacent Mississippi public K-12 school district serving the Columbus, MS metro area. Most direct peer given shared geography, comparable district size, and overlapping feeder patterns into EMCC and Mississippi State University.

Others

• PowerSchool Group: Vendor providing the SIS platform used by CMSD for enrollment, grades, and parent portal. Ecosystem participant enabling the district's digital operations and student records management.

Regional players

• Pickens County School District (Alabama): Alabama public K-12 district bordering Mississippi where CMSD's incoming Assistant Superintendent previously worked. Comparable rural district operating dynamics with cross-state teacher pipeline relevance.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

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Investments

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