Long County School System

What Long County School System does

Long County School System is a public K-12 school district headquartered at 75 West Academy Street in Ludowici, Georgia, serving approximately 4,600 students across seven educational campuses: Walker Pre-K Center, Long County Primary School (K-1), Smiley Elementary School (Grades 2-3), McClelland Elementary School (Grades 4-5), Long County Middle School (Grades 6-8), Long County High School (Grades 9-12), and an Alternative School Program (Grades 6-12). Established when Long County was founded in 1920 and governed by an elected five-member Board of Education under the Georgia Department of Education, the district operates as a state-mandated public education provider with an exclusive geographic franchise across the county, located in southeast Georgia near Fort Stewart.

The district delivers its educational services through a grade-banded multi-campus model supported by district-wide programs including Title I/II/III federal programs, the Department of Exceptional Learning (special education for ages 3-21), Gifted Education, ESOL, MTSS/PBIS, Athletics, Health Services, Transportation, Nutrition Services, and Social Work. Its technology stack is built on commodity K-12 vendor platforms: PowerSchool for student information and online registration, SchoolMessenger for SMS notifications, LINQ Connect for meal benefit applications, Clever for single sign-on, Beanstack and myOn Reader for literacy programs, YOSS for HR/timekeeping, ESS.com for substitute staffing, and Google Workspace for documents; the public-facing website is powered by Apptegy's Thrive platform with native iOS and Android apps.

As a government entity, Long County School System does not operate a commercial revenue model. Education is provided free of charge to families residing within the district, with revenue derived from Georgia Quality Basic Education (QBE) state allocations, local property taxes, federal Title program funds, IDEA special education funding, and grants. The district reports no publicly disclosed financial figures and has no private ownership, investors, or commercial fundraising activity. Approximately 30% of enrollment (~200+ students) comes from military families connected to Fort Stewart, and the district maintains dedicated programs to support this segment, earning the 2025 Military Flagship School Award.

Name

Long County School System

Legal name

Long County School System

Website

https://longcountyps.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Long County School System is a public K-12 school district in Ludowici, Georgia, serving approximately 4,600 Pre-K through Grade 12 students across seven campuses. Governed by an elected Board of Education and funded by state, federal, and local tax dollars, it operates as a government entity with no commercial revenue model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE), Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Pre-kindergarten programs
• Special education services
• Gifted education programs
• School nutrition services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ludowici

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Long County School System provides free public K-12 education to approximately 4,600 students across seven schools in Long County, Georgia. The district delivers grade-level instruction from Pre-K through 12th grade, supplemented by Special Education, Gifted Education, ESOL, Federal Title programs, Athletics, Health Services, Transportation, and Nutrition programs. As a publicly funded government entity, it operates under the Georgia Department of Education and is supported by state/federal funding and local property taxes.

Product overview

Long County School System is a public K-12 school district serving approximately 4,600 students in Ludowici, Georgia. The district operates as a unified educational platform comprising multiple schools (Pre-K through Grade 12, plus an Alternative School Program for Grades 6-12) and centralized programs and services. The district's product portfolio includes seven individual school units—Walker Pre-K Center, Long County Primary School (K-1), Smiley Elementary School (2-3), McClelland Elementary School (4-5), Long County Middle School (6-8), Long County High School (9-12), and an Alternative School—supported by district-wide programs such as Special Education/Exceptional Learning, Gifted Education, ESOL, Title I/II federal programs, Athletics, Health Services, Transportation, Nutrition Services, and Social Work. The district also maintains a web presence powered by Apptegy's Thrive platform for communication with families, staff, and the community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Blue Tide: Athletic teams and school mascot identity for Long County Schools, with the motto 'Be the Tide'
• Blue Tide Academy
• Long County Primary School - Tiny Tides
• Walker Pre-K Center
• Credit Recovery

Products and services

• Walker Pre-K Center Pre-Kindergarten program providing early childhood education to children in the Long County district.
• Long County Primary School Elementary school serving Kindergarten and Grade 1 students.
• Smiley Elementary School Elementary school serving Grades 2-3 students.
• McClelland Elementary School Elementary school serving Grades 4-5 students.
• Long County Middle School Middle school serving Grades 6-8 students.
• Long County High School High school serving Grades 9-12 students; earned the 2025 SSAS Greatest Gains Bronze Award (top 7% in Georgia for academic growth).
• Alternative School Program Alternative education program serving Grades 6-12 students.
• Department of Exceptional Learning (Special Education) Special education services including psychological services, speech/language therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and behavioral intervention for students with disabilities ages 3-21.
• Gifted Education Program Educational program for academically gifted students.
• Title I Program Federal program improving academic achievement of disadvantaged students.
• Title II Program Federal program for preparing, training, and recruiting highly qualified teachers and principals.
• Title III - ESOL Program English to Speakers of Other Languages program for limited English proficient students.
• Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Response to Intervention framework providing differentiated support for all students.
• Athletics Program Interscholastic athletic activities including GHSA-sanctioned sports with emphasis on life skills, citizenship, cooperation, and work ethic.
• Health Services School nursing services including health screenings, emergency care, medication administration, and health education.
• Transportation Services School bus transportation for students to and from school and school-related activities.
• Social Work Services School social work services removing barriers to academic success including counseling, attendance monitoring, and community referrals.
• School Nutrition Services Food service program providing meals to students, administered through District Nutrition Services.
• Long County School System Website (Powered by Apptegy Thrive) Official district website providing information about schools, departments, parents, employees, and community resources, built on Apptegy's Thrive platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Long County High School distinguished within top 7% of Georgia schools for academic growth (2025 SSAS Greatest Gains Bronze Award)

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ESS (Education Staffing Solutions)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorESS provides substitute teachers, custodial and maintenance staffing for the district. The Long County School District partners with ESS.com for hiring these positions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ware County School District: South Georgia public K-12 district centered on Waycross, comparable rural scale and student demographics.
• Liberty County School System: Adjacent Georgia public K-12 district also serving a large Fort Stewart military-family population near Hinesville. Closest comparable by geography, demographics, and military-dependent enrollment profile.
• Bulloch County Schools: Southeast Georgia public K-12 district serving Statesboro and surrounding rural areas. Comparable scale-up trajectory and Georgia state funding model.
• Tattnall County School District: Rural Southeast Georgia public K-12 district comparable in student population size and small-district operating economics.
• Coffee County School System: South Georgia public K-12 district of comparable enrollment scale operating under the same Georgia state funding and accreditation framework.
• Wayne County School District: Neighboring rural Southeast Georgia public K-12 district sharing Long County's southern border. Comparable rural district scale, student demographics, and operating model.
• Bryan County Schools: Southeast Georgia public K-12 district of comparable size serving fast-growing suburbs between Savannah and Hinesville. Comparable scale, growth trajectory, and state funding environment.
• Effingham County School District: Southeast Georgia public K-12 district of similar size serving a mix of suburban and rural communities near Savannah. Comparable governance, funding model, and accreditation profile.
• Appling County School District: Rural Southeast Georgia public K-12 district of comparable size and demographic profile, sharing state funding and accreditation regime.

Broad incumbents

• Chatham County School District: Larger Savannah-area public K-12 district operating under the same Georgia regulatory and accreditation regime. Less directly comparable on scale but the most relevant broader-incumbent peer in the same regional market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/people/Long-County-Schools/100057254508201/?ref=embed_page
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/long-county-school-district

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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