What Rome City Schools does

Rome City Schools is a public K-12 school district headquartered at 508 East Second Street in Rome, Georgia, operating 11 schools that serve students from kindergarten through 12th grade: six elementary schools (Anna K. Davie, East Central, Elm Street, Main, West Central, West End), Rome Middle School, Rome High School, the Phoenix Performance Learning Center (alternative education), and the College and Career Academy. The district's mission is to ensure every student graduates from Rome High School prepared for college or work. Academic offerings include 27 Advanced Placement courses, 30 Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) career pathways, and 3 STEM Certified Schools, with a reported 95.7% graduation rate and Cognia Accreditation with Distinction (381.61 score).

The district runs a 1:1 K-12 Technology Initiative providing each student with a personal device, supported by an integrated technology stack: Infinite Campus for student information management, ClassLink Launchpad for single sign-on access to digital resources, and the Apptegy platform powering the district website and mobile applications (iOS and Android). Additional partnerships include ThrillShare for parent engagement and Atrium Health Floyd for on-site student wellness services. The district pursues a multi-channel community engagement strategy through social media (Facebook, Twitter/X, YouTube, Instagram), a Graduate Spotlight program highlighting alumni outcomes, and Teacher Shout-Outs for staff recognition.

As a government-state entity, Rome City Schools is funded entirely through state and local tax revenue, federal education grants, and per-pupil allocations, with no tuition charged to resident students. The district is governed by a Board of Education and led by Superintendent Dr. Eric L. Holland, supported by a full executive team including a CFO, directors of curriculum and instruction, technology services, special education, transportation, school nutrition, and maintenance. The district is not privately owned, has no parent company, and does not engage in venture-style fundraising or commercial revenue generation.

Name

Rome City Schools

Legal name

Rome City Schools

Website

https://rcs.rome.ga.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1883

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Rome City Schools is a public K-12 school district in Rome, Georgia, operating 11 schools serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade with AP courses, CTAE career pathways, and a 1:1 technology initiative.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD), Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• School district services
• College career preparation
• Career technical education
• STEM certified schools

Headquarters

HQ city

Rome

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Rome City Schools is a public school district funded primarily through state and local tax revenue, federal education grants, and per-pupil funding allocations. As a public entity, the district does not charge tuition for students residing within its district boundaries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Rome City Schools is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Rome, Georgia, providing tuition-free education to students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The district operates 11 schools including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, Rome High School, Phoenix Performance Learning Center, and the College and Career Academy, offering academic, athletic, arts, and career-technical education programs. Services are funded through state, local, and federal education funding and do not charge tuition to resident students.

Product overview

Rome City Schools is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Rome, Georgia, operating as a unified educational platform across 10 schools: 6 elementary schools (Anna K. Davie, East Central, Elm Street, Main, West Central, West End), Rome Middle School, Rome High School, Phoenix Performance Learning Center, and the College and Career Academy. The district offers a comprehensive educational portfolio including a 1:1 K-12 Technology Initiative providing devices to all students, 27 Advanced Placement courses, 30 CTAE Career Pathways, and 3 STEM Certified Schools. Programs span quality academics, athletics (including two-time state champion football), and arts education. The district integrates with Infinite Campus for student information management and ClassLink for single sign-on access to digital resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rome City Schools District Public K-12 school district serving students in Rome, Georgia, comprising 10 schools: 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, Rome High School, Phoenix Performance Learning Center, and College and Career Academy.
• Anna K. Davie Elementary Elementary school within the district, one of six elementary schools serving grades K-5.
• East Central Elementary Elementary school within the district serving grades K-5.
• Elm Street Elementary Elementary school within the district serving grades K-5.
• Main Elementary Elementary school within the district serving grades K-5.
• West Central Elementary Elementary school within the district serving grades K-5.
• West End Elementary Elementary school within the district serving grades K-5.
• Rome Middle School Middle school serving grades 6-8 within the district.
• Rome High School Primary high school serving the district, with college preparatory programs including 27 AP courses and 30 CTAE career pathways. Home of the RHS Wolves football team, two-time state champions.
• Phoenix Performance Learning Center Alternative education program within the district for students needing non-traditional learning paths.
• College and Career Academy Post-secondary preparation program offering career and college readiness resources, aligned with the district's 30 CTAE career pathways.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95.7% Graduation Rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ApptegycoreTechnology or IntegrationApptegy provides the district's website platform and mobile app infrastructure. The district's official website and iOS/Android mobile applications are powered by Apptegy's Content Management System.
• ClassLinkcoreTechnology or IntegrationClassLink Launchpad provides single sign-on functionality for students and staff to access digital educational resources and applications.
• Infinite CampuscoreTechnology or IntegrationInfinite Campus is the student information system used by Rome City Schools for managing enrollment, grades, attendance, and other student data.
• Atrium HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAtrium Health Floyd provides wellness services and support for Rome City Schools through an on-site health and wellness partnership.
• ThrillSharecoreTechnology or IntegrationThrillShare provides the district's app for parent and community engagement, allowing schools to share announcements and updates.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Atlanta Public Schools: Urban Georgia public K-12 district serving the city of Atlanta. While much larger and operating in a different demographic setting, it is a state-level peer for funding mechanics, accountability frameworks, and program design in Georgia's public education system.
• Fulton County Schools: Large metro Atlanta-area Georgia public K-12 district. Comparable in operating model and program breadth (AP, CTAE, STEM), though substantially larger in enrollment and budget than Rome City Schools.
• Gwinnett County Public Schools: Largest public school district in Georgia, headquartered in suburban Atlanta. Operates a much larger portfolio but provides a relevant peer reference for state-level funding dynamics, AP/CTAE programming, and accreditation practices.

Direct peers

• Cobb County School District: Large Georgia public K-12 school district headquartered in Marietta serving suburban Atlanta. Operates a comparable portfolio of AP, CTAE, and STEM programs with a similarly broad K-12 footprint, making it the most directly comparable peer in scale and program breadth within the same state funding environment.
• Dalton Public Schools: Small-to-mid Georgia city public K-12 district in northwest Georgia. Comparable in scale, regional setting, and program structure, including CTAE and STEM pathways, making it a directly comparable peer for similar-size district performance analysis.
• Muscogee County School District: Mid-sized urban Georgia public K-12 district headquartered in Columbus. Comparable in scale (similar number of schools and enrollment), program breadth, and Georgia-specific funding environment, making it a directly comparable peer.
• Floyd County Schools: Adjacent Georgia public K-12 district that surrounds Rome City Schools' geographic footprint. Serves a similar northwest Georgia community with overlapping demographics, making it a directly comparable peer for funding, enrollment, and program-mix analysis.
• Marietta City Schools: City-based Georgia public K-12 district in suburban Atlanta. Comparable as a city-centered public school district operating multiple schools with similar academic and CTAE programming, though in a larger metro area than Rome.
• Calhoun City Schools: Small Georgia city public K-12 district in northwest Georgia, located near Rome. Closely comparable in scale, regional labor market, and demographic profile, making it a relevant peer for similar-sized district benchmarking.
• Bartow County School District: Neighboring northwest Georgia public K-12 district serving Cartersville and surrounding areas. Closely comparable in district size, demographic profile, and CTAE/STEM programming structure, making it a near-direct peer for benchmark comparison.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RomeCitySchools
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC3pJ4E5zW3AKTyek0a4-e0A
• Facebookfacebook.com/RomeCitySchools
• Instagraminstagram.com/romecityschools

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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