Carteret County Public School System

What Carteret County Public School System does

Carteret County Public School System (CCPS) is a public K-12 school district operated by the Carteret County Board of Education, serving Pre-K through Grade 12 students across 17 schools in Carteret County, North Carolina. The district runs nine elementary schools (plus Pre-K programs), five middle schools, and three high schools distributed along an approximately 85-mile coastal footprint from Cedar Island to Cedar Point. CCPS offers a comprehensive suite of programs including Career & Technical Education (3,600+ industry credentials earned annually), Exceptional Children services, Academically/Intellectually Gifted programming, Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS/PBIS), Title I and Title III/EL services, athletics, and dual-enrollment pathways with Carteret Community College.

The district's technology stack centers on a 1:1 device model for every student, supported by JAMF MDM, Apple School Manager, ClassLink SSO, Infinite Campus SIS, Canvas LMS, Google Workspace, and KnowBe4 cybersecurity awareness training. In 2026, CCPS launched district-wide Generative AI Guidelines & Frameworks, including a Student AI Literacy Timeline and an AI Academic Rubric for academic integrity assessment. Child Nutrition Services are managed by Aramark Student Nutrition under a 2026-2027 partnership.

CCPS is funded through a combination of local property taxes, state education funds, and federal Title I, II, III, IV, and VI grants, with no tuition charged to district residents. Education is free for enrolled students, and free breakfast and lunch are provided at most schools. The district is governed by an elected Board of Education with Superintendent Richie Paylor overseeing daily operations. Capital expansion is partially financed through a 2020 voter-approved bond that has grown from an original $42M allocation to over $80M in project costs.

Name

Carteret County Public School System

Legal name

Carteret County Public Schools

Website

https://carteretcountyschools.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Carteret County Public School System is a public K-12 district operating 17 schools across Carteret County, North Carolina, serving Pre-K through Grade 12 students with free tuition, 1:1 device access, and government-funded operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Career technical education
• Special education services
• Student transportation services
• Child nutrition services

Headquarters

HQ city

Beaufort

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Funded through local, state, and federal government appropriations. Includes property taxes, state education funds, and federal grants (Title I, Title II, Title III, Title IV, Title VI).
2. Student Fees: Fees collected for specific services including student fees, transportation (in some cases), and optional programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Carteret County Public School System is a public K-12 school district operating 17 schools (9 elementary with Pre-K, 5 middle, and 3 high schools) across Carteret County, North Carolina. It provides free Pre-K through 12th grade education, including breakfast and lunch at most schools, with specialized programs in Career & Technical Education, Exceptional Children Services, Academically/Intellectually Gifted education, and English Language programs. The district operates a 1:1 technology initiative providing devices to every student and offers transportation, child nutrition, and dual enrollment with Carteret Community College.

Product overview

Carteret County Public School System is a public K-12 school district serving students across 17 schools along North Carolina's Crystal Coast. The district operates a core K-12 education platform supplemented by specialized programs including Career & Technical Education (CTE) with 3,100+ industry credentials, Digital Teaching & Learning with a 1:1 technology initiative, Exceptional Children Services, Academically/Intellectually Gifted (AIG) programs, and MTSS/PBIS support systems. Additional services include Child Nutrition (via Aramark partnership), Transportation with Here Comes the Bus tracking, Title I support, and English Language programs. Students and staff access resources through ClassLink SSO and Infinite Campus SIS.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Public Education
• Digital Teaching & Learning
• Career & Technical Education (CTE)
• Exceptional Children Services
• Academically/Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Program
• MTSS/PBIS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports)
• Child Nutrition Services
• Transportation Services
• Title I Program
• English Language (EL) Program
• Athletics
• CCPS Generative AI Guidelines & Frameworks
• 1:1 Technology Initiative

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% of teachers met or exceeded growth standards
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aramark Student NutritioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 July 2026New partnership for 2026-2027 school year where Aramark Student Nutrition will manage the district's Child Nutrition Services and school nutrition programs.
• Carteret Education FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal education foundation providing scholarships, mentorship, and real-world learning opportunities for students. One of the key community partners supporting CCPS.
• Carteret Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community college partnership offering dual enrollment opportunities, allowing high school students to earn college credit while completing high school requirements.
• Local Law EnforcementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong partnership ensuring a School Resource Officer is present in every school for student safety.
• NC Driving School, Inc.minorOthersExternal driver education provider providing driver's education services to CCPS students through contract at 800-375-6550.
• Clegg's Pest ControlminorOthersPest control services provider for school facilities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• PowerSchool: Vendor partner providing CCPS's Applicant Tracking and student information workflows; comparable as a core K-12 operating system provider for enrollment, records, and HR.
• Instructure (Canvas): Vendor partner providing the Canvas LMS used across the district; comparable as the technology infrastructure enabling CCPS's distance learning and digital curriculum delivery.

Direct peers

• Wake County Public School System: Largest public K-12 district in North Carolina, comparable as a similarly governed public school system delivering K-12 instruction, career technical education, and Title-funded programs across a single North Carolina county.
• New Hanover County Schools: Coastal North Carolina public K-12 district facing similar geographic and demographic dynamics, with comparable attendance-zone school network and special education service delivery.
• Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools: Major North Carolina public K-12 district with comparable structure: county-wide school network, magnet/CTE programs, federal program funding, and a hybrid in-person/remote learning model.
• Guilford County Schools: North Carolina public K-12 district operating across multiple schools within a single county, with comparable CTE, Title I, and special education service portfolios.
• Onslow County Schools: North Carolina public K-12 district with strong military-family enrollment, directly comparable to Carteret's Purple Star designation and military-connected student support services.
• Durham Public Schools: North Carolina public K-12 district with comparable governance, federal program administration, and CTE/dual enrollment models oriented to local workforce needs.

Regional players

• Pitt County Schools: Eastern North Carolina public K-12 district of comparable operational scale, with similar reliance on state and federal funding streams and technology vendor ecosystems.
• Craven County Schools: Adjacent eastern North Carolina public K-12 district serving a similar rural-coastal population, comparable in scale, Title I footprint, and CTE emphasis.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CarteretK12
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CarteretCountyPublicSchools
• Facebookfacebook.com/CarteretK12
• Instagraminstagram.com/carteretk12

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles28 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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