Grayson County Board of Education

What Grayson County Board of Education does

Grayson County Board of Education (doing business as Grayson County Schools) is a Kentucky public school district headquartered at 790 Shaw Station Road in Leitchfield, serving preschool through grade 12 students across Grayson County. Founded in 1903, the district operates eight schools — four elementary schools (Caneyville, Clarkson, Lawler, H.W. Wilkey), one middle school, one high school, and a Technology Center — and employs between 501 and 1,000 staff. Its core academic delivery is supplemented by an unusually broad career and technical education (CTE) program that produced a record 220 industry certifications in 2026 and includes the only K-12 and Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship program in Kentucky with graduates returning to teach in the same district. The district is led by Superintendent Doug Robinson, with Stacy Decker joining as Assistant Superintendent effective July 1, 2026.

The district's digital infrastructure is built on the Apptegy platform, which powers the central website (graysoncountyschools.com), individual school sites, the iOS/Android mobile app, and the Apptegy Rooms traceable communications system (deployed for 2025-2026 under Kentucky Senate Bill 181). Additional integrated systems include Google Workspace for Education, Edgenuity for online coursework and Non-Traditional Instruction days, ClassDojo for classroom communication, Renaissance's Accelerated Reader for reading assessment, and Thrillshare for district sign-in. There is no public or partner-facing API; the platform footprint is entirely vendor-managed.

As a government entity, Grayson County Schools is funded primarily through Kentucky state education funding formulas (including SEEK per-pupil aid) and federal education grants, with revenue not publicly disclosed. There is no tuition charged to Kentucky residents. Supplemental revenue is generated through industry partnerships — notably the Atlas Machine & Supply machining apprenticeship pipeline (8,000 hours of on-the-job training), the Grayson County Chamber of Commerce Industry Certification Breakfast, and grants such as the $15,000 WHAS Crusade for Children award for sensory rooms. The district serves no commercial customers; its "segments" are enrolled students, their families, and prospective educators entering the apprenticeship pathway. No parent company, private equity, or venture capital ownership applies; the Board of Education is publicly elected.

Name

Grayson County Board of Education

Legal name

Grayson County Board of Education

Website

https://graysoncountyschools.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1903

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Grayson County Board of Education is a Kentucky public school district headquartered in Leitchfield, operating eight K-12 schools including a Technology Center, and is recognized statewide for its apprenticeship-driven teacher pipeline and CTE industry certification programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Career technical education
• Educator apprenticeship programs
• Industry certification pathways
• Gifted education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Leitchfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State and Federal Education Funding: Public school district funded primarily through Kentucky state education funding formulas and federal education grants. Revenue based on student enrollment numbers and specific program funding.
2. Career and Technical Education Industry Partnerships: Partnerships with industry employers like Atlas Machine & Supply provide apprenticeship pathways and reduce workforce development costs while creating talent pipelines.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Grayson County Board of Education operates a public K-12 school district delivering preschool through grade 12 education across seven schools (four elementary, one middle, one high school, and a Technology Center) in Grayson County, Kentucky. The district offers career and technical education (CTE) industry certification pathways, a state-recognized K-12 and Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship program, and apprenticeship partnerships with regional employers such as Atlas Machine & Supply. Education services are provided free of charge to Kentucky residents through enrollment-based access.

Product overview

Grayson County Board of Education operates a public school district serving K-12 and early childhood education in Leitchfield, Kentucky. The district's digital presence includes a central website (graysoncountyschools.com) and individual websites for 8 schools, all powered by the Apptegy platform. The district offers an official mobile app for iOS and Android. Beyond traditional academics, the district provides career pathway programs including K-12 and Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship, CTE Industry Certification, and Machining Apprenticeship in partnership with Atlas Machine & Supply. The district's Technology Center provides career and technical education pathways.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Public Education Program Comprehensive tuition-free public K-12 education program delivered across seven schools (four elementary, one middle, one high school, and a Technology Center) in Grayson County, Kentucky, for enrolled preschool through grade 12 students and their families.
• Preschool Program Early childhood education program offered to preschool-age children in the district, with direct enrollment available to families.
• CTE Industry Certification Program Career and Technical Education program resulting in industry-recognized certifications for high school students. In 2026, a record 285 students earned career pathway certifications with 220 industry certifications; students with certifications have a 98% graduation rate and 7% higher lifetime earnings. End-of-program assessment pass rate is 67% versus 52% statewide, equating to more than 300 hours of college credit and nearly $61,000 in tuition savings based on KCTCS rates.
• K-12 and Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship Program Career pathway program allowing high school students to begin a career in education while still in high school, earning as they learn. Co-founded by Family and Consumer Sciences teacher Cody Mooneyhan, it is the only program in Kentucky where students have completed a teacher apprenticeship and returned to teach in the same district.
• Machining Apprenticeship Program (Atlas Machine & Supply Partnership) Machining apprenticeship pathway partnership with Louisville-based Atlas Machine & Supply in which students complete 8,000 hours of on-the-job training toward a nationally recognized journeyman's certification. Atlas accepts GCTC machining coursework as Related Technical Instruction (RTI) credit.
• Grayson County Technology Center Dedicated career and technical education center providing machining, welding, health sciences, and industry certification pathways for high school students across the district.
• GCS Mobile App (iOS/Android) Official mobile application for Grayson County Schools available on iOS App Store and Google Play Store, providing district information, school updates, push notifications, and access to school communications powered by Thrillshare/Apptegy.
• Gifted Education Services Gifted education services for identified students across all grade levels in the district, supporting advanced learners alongside the standard K-12 curriculum.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% graduation rate for students with industry certifications compared to general population
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Atlas Machine & SupplycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2026Louisville-based Atlas Machine & Supply partnered with Grayson County Technology Center for machining apprenticeships. Students Caroline Hodges and Carson Dennis signed on as apprentices, completing 8,000 hours of on-the-job training. Atlas accepts GCTC machining coursework as Related Technical Instruction (RTI) credit, one of only a handful of high schools in Kentucky with such acceptance.
• Grayson County Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 May 2026Annual Industry Certification Breakfast hosted in partnership with the Grayson County Chamber of Commerce. Record 285 GCHS students with career pathway certifications attended the event celebrating student achievement and connecting education with industry.
• WHAS Crusade for ChildrenminorOthers$15,000 grant awarded to Grayson County Schools for sensory rooms and new/replacement equipment for students with sensory needs across district schools.
• Kentucky Department of Education - Office of Career and Technical EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState education agency recognizing Grayson County as state and national leader in educator apprenticeships. Kentucky DOE official Mary Taylor stated 'Grayson County has literally led the charge in educator apprenticeships in Kentucky and in the nation.'
• HealthForce Kentucky Innovation CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGCHS Health Science students were first high school group to spend a full day at the new HealthForce Kentucky Innovation Center, experiencing hands-on surgical simulation technology.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Apptegy: Edtech platform vendor powering Grayson County's website, mobile apps, and the newly launched Apptegy Rooms communications system. Acts as core infrastructure provider for district communications and engagement.
• KCTCS (Kentucky Community and Technical College System):
• Kentucky Department of Education: State education regulatory body that funds Grayson County through SEEK and other formula funding, and has publicly recognized the district as a leader in educator apprenticeships. Acts as both regulator and upstream funding source.

Direct peers

• Ohio County Schools (Kentucky): Small rural Kentucky public school district with similar enrollment scale and CTE emphasis. Comparable in operating multiple schools under a single district administration with limited local industry base.
• Bullitt County Public Schools: Kentucky public school district serving a comparable geographic radius but with stronger manufacturing employer base in the region. Comparable in operating apprenticeship-style CTE programs in machining and skilled trades.
• Hardin County Schools: Another Kentucky public school district serving a multi-school county footprint. Comparable in operating a CTE-focused technology center and serving rural/semi-rural Kentucky communities, with similar reliance on state education funding.
• Breckinridge County Schools: Adjacent rural Kentucky public school district with comparable student population and reliance on regional employer partnerships for CTE pathways.
• Meade County Schools: Neighboring Kentucky public school district of similar enrollment size and rural character. Operates its own career and technical education pathways and faces comparable teacher-recruitment and funding challenges.

Broad incumbents

• Warren County Public Schools (Kentucky): Larger Kentucky public school district operating a substantial CTE center and recognized for innovative pathways. Operates broader scale and serves Bowling Green metro; provides benchmark for CTE program depth and outcome metrics.
• Jefferson County Public Schools (Louisville): Largest Kentucky public school district and home to Atlas Machine & Supply's headquarters region. Operates extensive CTE and apprenticeship programming that complements Grayson County's pipeline feeding into Louisville-area manufacturers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/gcboe
• Facebookfacebook.com/graysoncountyschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grayson-county-school-district

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

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