John Milledge Academy

What John Milledge Academy does

John Milledge Academy is an independent, Christ-centered, college-preparatory school operating as a 501(c)(3) non-profit under the legal entity John Milledge, Inc. Founded in 1971 in Milledgeville, Georgia, the school serves students from Pre-K through 12th grade across a single integrated campus at 197 Log Cabin Rd., with a 10:1 student-to-teacher ratio. The academic program is structured into Lower School (Pre-K through 5th), Middle School (6th through 8th), and Upper School (9th through 12th), and is augmented by 7 Advanced Placement courses, a dual enrollment partnership with Georgia College & State University, and experiential Junior Term and Senior Term career-shadowing programs. The institution reports a 100% graduation rate and 100% college or military acceptance rate, with recent graduating classes earning between roughly $975,000 and over $1.4 million in scholarships.

Beyond academics, the school fields 16 athletic teams across football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, track, cross country, wrestling, golf, and cheerleading, competing in the GISA AAA classification with multiple state and region championships over the past two decades. Fine arts programming covers visual arts, music (including an 8th Grade Music Technology course using Chrome Music Lab and GarageBand), theater, and literary events. Supporting operations include the Trojan Café dining service, an instructional support program for K-12 students, and a named scholarship program funded by donors.

The business model is anchored by recurring annual tuition and fees, supplemented by meal service payments (processed via FACTS), tax-deductible donations and capital campaign contributions through John Milledge, Inc., and merchandise sales via the Square-powered Trojan Armor Shop. Go-to-market is direct-enrollment, driven by campus tours, shadow days, the RenWeb admissions portal, social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), and word-of-mouth referrals from current families and alumni in the middle Georgia catchment area. The school's technology backbone consists of RenWeb/ParentsWeb for student information management, FACTS for tuition and donation processing, Hudl for live-streamed athletics, and a fleet of 430 Chromebooks for student use.

Name

John Milledge Academy

Legal name

John Milledge, Inc.

Website

https://johnmilledge.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

John Milledge Academy is an independent, Christ-centered, college-preparatory school serving Pre-K through 12th grade on a single campus in Milledgeville, Georgia. It generates revenue primarily from tuition, with supplementary meal services, donations, and merchandise, and serves middle Georgia families seeking rigorous academics, championship athletics, and fine arts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Milledgeville

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. Tuition and Fees: As an independent private school, JMA generates primary revenue through tuition payments from families. The school publishes annual tuition rates (2026-2027) and fees. Families pay for academic instruction, athletics programs, fine arts, and ancillary services.
2. Meal Services: The Trojan Café provides breakfast and lunch services to students. Families fund student lunch accounts through cash, check, or online payments via FACTS. Lunch prices are published annually (2025-2026 Lunch Price List).
3. Donations and Philanthropy: John Milledge, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. The school receives donations through capital campaigns, pledges, matching gifts, gifts-in-kind, securities, and bequests. Annual loyalty giving supports campus improvements.
4. Merchandise Sales: The Trojan Armor Shop (trojanarmor.square.site) sells school merchandise and apparel to families, alumni, and supporters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

John Milledge Academy is an independent, Christ-centered, college-preparatory school delivering a full academic program from Pre-K through 12th grade across three divisions (Lower School, Middle School, Upper School), supported by Advanced Placement courses, a Dual Enrollment partnership with Georgia College & State University, and experiential career-shadowing programs (Junior Term and Senior Term). The tuition-funded offering also includes 16 athletic teams, comprehensive fine arts, and dining services through the Trojan Café.

Product overview

John Milledge Academy is an independent, Christ-centered, college-preparatory school serving Pre-K through 12th grade. The institution offers a single unified educational program structured across three divisions—Lower School (Pre-K–5th Grade), Middle School (6th–8th Grade), and Upper School (9th–12th Grade)—with a core emphasis on academics, athletics, and fine arts. The academic core is augmented by AP Courses, a Dual Enrollment partnership with Georgia College & State University, and experiential career-shadowing programs (Junior Term and Senior Term). The school also provides fine arts instruction, 16 athletic teams, dining services, and scholarship programs, all delivered through a family-centered, Christ-centered approach. The institution operates with instructional support services and technology-enhanced learning (Chromebooks, Chrome Music Lab, GarageBand).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• College Preparatory Academic Program (Pre-K through 12th Grade) Comprehensive college-preparatory curriculum spanning early childhood (Pre-K) through 12th grade, with differentiated instruction across Lower School (Pre-K–5th Grade), Middle School (6th–8th Grade), and Upper School (9th–12th Grade). Designed for families seeking a Christ-centered, college-preparatory education.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses Year-long, face-to-face AP courses taught by credentialed JMA instructors across major subject areas, with opportunity to earn college credit via AP Course Exams in May. Courses include AP Biology, AP Human Geography, AP US History, AP English Language & Composition, AP Precalculus, and AP Calculus AB. Available to high-achieving Upper School students.
• Dual Enrollment Program Partnership with Georgia College & State University enabling qualified seniors and exceptionally qualified juniors to take college courses (typically English and Social Studies each semester) while completing high school requirements. Supported by Georgia HOPE Scholarship's Move on When Ready initiative covering most tuition costs.
• Junior Term (J Term) Program One-day shadowing event for junior class students to shadow members of a profession of interest during the business day, providing early career exploration and college curriculum guidance.
• Senior Term (S Term) Program Three-day second-semester program where seniors shadow a professional in a career of interest, designed to inform future career and college curriculum choices.
• Athletics Program 16 athletic teams across 10 sports including football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, track, cross country, wrestling, golf, and cheerleading, competing in GISA at the AAA classification. The school has won multiple region and state championships.
• Fine Arts Program Comprehensive arts program encompassing Visual Arts (drawing, painting, sculpture, digital media), Music (choir, music theory, instrumental), and Theater (acting, directing, stagecraft, playwriting), including One Act Play competition and Literary events.
• The Trojan Café (Dining Services) Breakfast and lunch dining service for middle and high school students, utilizing fingerprint-based checkout system with online account management via FACTS. Families fund student lunch accounts through cash, check, or online payments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% graduation rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Georgia College & State University (GC&SU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJMA has partnered with Georgia College & State University for many years to offer qualified students the opportunity for Dual Enrollment. Top-performing seniors and exceptionally qualified juniors take college courses (typically English and Social Studies each semester) while completing high school requirements. The program is supported by Move on When Ready initiative and Georgia HOPE Scholarship covering most tuition costs.
• China Project HopeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJMA's High School partners with China Project Hope to generate opportunities for increased international understanding, tolerance, and global citizenship. Students are placed with host families for a long-term American school experience.
• RenWeb (PowerSchool)coreTechnology or IntegrationRenWeb (ParentsWeb) provides the student information management system used for admissions applications, academic records, parent communications, and student accounts. The online portal enables parents to access student information and make payments.
• FACTS ManagementcoreTechnology or IntegrationFACTS provides tuition management, payment processing, and donation collection services. Families use FACTS to replenish student lunch accounts online, manage tuition payments, and make donations to the school.
• Georgia Independent Athletic Association (GIAA)coreOthersJMA competes in GIAA (Georgia Independent Athletic Association) as a member of AAA classification. The school participates in region and state championships across multiple sports including football, basketball, baseball, softball, track, soccer, wrestling, and cheerleading.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• The Westminster Schools: Elite independent, college-preparatory school (Pre-K-12) in Atlanta, GA. Among Georgia's most prestigious private schools; competes indirectly with JMA for top-tier families seeking maximum college-prep and AP depth.
• The Lovett School: Independent, college-preparatory day school (K-12) in Atlanta, GA. Comparable mission, faith-informed heritage, and strong athletics; serves as a benchmark for JMA's college-prep and character-education positioning.
• Woodward Academy: Large independent, college-preparatory school (Pre-K-12) in College Park, GA serving the Atlanta metro. Much larger scale and broader AP offerings, but competes for the same Georgia private-school family segment.
• Pace Academy: Elite independent, college-preparatory school (K-12) in Atlanta, GA. Comparable college-prep mission and Georgia footprint; competes with JMA for high-achieving Georgia families willing to consider metro alternatives.

Direct peers

• Stratford Academy: Independent, college-preparatory day school serving Pre-K through 12th grade in Macon, GA (~45 min from Milledgeville). Competes directly with JMA for middle Georgia families seeking private K-12 education with college-prep focus and GISA athletics.
• Augusta Preparatory Day School: Independent, college-preparatory school (age 2 through 12th grade) in Augusta, GA. Comparable private K-12 peer with college-prep mission, athletics, and fine arts in the broader Georgia private-school market.
• First Presbyterian Day School: Faith-based, college-preparatory school in Macon, GA serving Pre-K through 12th grade. Closest faith-based competitor to JMA's Christ-centered model in middle Georgia, competing for the same family demographic.
• Tattnall Square Academy: Independent, college-preparatory school in Macon, GA serving Pre-K through 12th grade. Comparable private K-12 peer with similar size, mission, and GISA athletic competition to JMA.
• Brookstone School: Independent, college-preparatory day school (Pre-K-12) in Columbus, GA. Comparable size and college-prep mission; competes in GISA athletics and recruits from west-central Georgia communities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@johnmilledgeacademy1213
• Facebookfacebook.com/JohnMilledgeAcademy1971
• Instagraminstagram.com/john_milledge_academy

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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