Pell City School System

What Pell City School System does

Pell City School System (legally Pell City Schools) is a public K-12 school district governed by the Pell City Board of Education and led by Superintendent Dr. Justin Burns. The district operates eight schools serving more than 4,200 students across the Pell City, Alabama attendance zone: The Legacy Center (Pre-K), four elementary schools (Coosa Valley, Eden, Iola Roberts, Walter M. Kennedy), Williams Intermediate (grades 5-6), Duran Junior High (grades 7-8), and Pell City High School (grades 9-12). Programs span core academics, Advanced Placement, dual enrollment with ten Alabama universities, Career and Technical Education, fine arts, athletics, special education, mental health services, and a USDA-supported Child Nutrition Program.

The district's technology backbone is a standard K-12 commercial stack: PowerSchool as the student information system, Schoology as the learning management system, ParentSquare for family communication, Classlink and Clever for single sign-on, Lightspeed Classroom for filtering and classroom management, plus Google Workspace for Education and Microsoft 365. Five of the eight schools hold Title I designation, channeling federal Title I, II, and IV program funds into supplemental academic support. Five board members, appointed by the Pell City City Council, provide governance oversight; two must reside outside city limits.

Funding flows from a mix of local property taxes, Alabama state education appropriations, and federal program grants. Revenue is not disclosed in commercial terms, and the entity is a political subdivision of the State of Alabama rather than a private company. Five hundred or more staff support operations, including a full technology department, transportation fleet, child nutrition operation, and dedicated curriculum, special programs, federal programs, and student services functions. There are no funding rounds, M&A transactions, or investor ownership structures; expansion occurs through programmatic additions and partnership agreements rather than capital deployment.

Name

Pell City School System

Legal name

Pell City Schools

Website

https://pellcityschools.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pell City School System is a public K-12 school district in Pell City, Alabama, operating eight schools serving over 4,200 students from Pre-K through grade 12. It is governed by the Pell City Board of Education and funded through state, federal, and local public education sources.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

School-Based Mental & Behavioral Health Services (EDAJAIAB)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• School district services
• Special education programs
• Child nutrition services
• Student transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

Pell City

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Public school district funded through state and federal education funds, local tax revenues, and federal program grants (Title I, Title II, Title IV). Revenue supports educational operations, staff compensation, facilities, and programs.
2. Child Nutrition Program: School meal program providing breakfast and lunch to students, funded through USDA National School Lunch Program and meal payments. Mission is to enable healthy learning through nutritious meals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Pell City School System operates a public K-12 school district with 8 schools serving more than 4,200 students in Pell City, Alabama. The district provides comprehensive Pre-K through grade 12 education, including special education, career and technical education, advanced placement courses, dual enrollment, mental health services, and child nutrition programs.

Product overview

Pell City School System is a public K-12 school district serving over 4,200 students across eight schools in Pell City, Alabama. The district operates as a unified educational platform consisting of one Pre-K facility (The Legacy Center), four elementary schools (K-4), one intermediate school (5-6), one junior high (7-8), and one high school (9-12). The district's product portfolio centers on its comprehensive website platform providing centralized access to enrollment, departments, staff, and school-specific resources. Supporting educational services include Special Education, Mental Health Services, Career and Technical Education with dual enrollment partnerships, Child Nutrition, Health Services, Transportation, and Technology support. The district utilizes integrated platforms including PowerSchool for student information management, ParentSquare for parent communication, and Schoology for learning management. Additional programs encompass Advanced Placement courses, fine arts (art, music, band), athletics, and federal Title I, II, and IV programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pell City High School Public high school serving grades 9-12 in Pell City, Alabama, offering advanced placement courses, dual enrollment, and career and technical education pathways for high school students.
• Duran Junior High School Junior high school serving grades 7-8 in the Pell City School System.
• Williams Intermediate School Intermediate school serving grades 5-6 in the Pell City School System.
• Coosa Valley Elementary School Elementary school serving grades K-4 in the Pell City School System.
• Eden Elementary School Elementary school serving grades K-4 in the Pell City School System.
• Iola Roberts Elementary School Elementary school serving grades K-4 in the Pell City School System.
• Walter M. Kennedy Elementary School Elementary school serving grades K-4 in the Pell City School System.
• The Legacy Center (Pre-K) Pre-kindergarten program providing early childhood education for four-year-old children in the Pell City School System.
• Special Education Services Special education services supporting students with disabilities across the district, including individualized education plans and related support services.
• Career and Technical Education Career and technical education programs providing workforce-aligned skills and certifications for high school students.
• Mental Health Services Mental health services providing counseling and behavioral health support to students across the district.
• Health Services School health services providing routine medical support and health monitoring for students.
• Transportation Services Student transportation services providing daily bus routing and travel for district students.
• Child Nutrition Program Federal child nutrition program offering breakfast and lunch meals to students, with income-based pricing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 4,200 students served across eight schools
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration18 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)coreOthersFederalChild Nutrition Program partnership through which Pell City Schools participates in the National School Lunch Program, receiving USDA support to provide nutritious meals to students.
• Alabama State Department of EducationcoreOthersState education agency providing oversight, funding, curriculum standards, and support for Pell City Schools including Title I, Title II, Title IV federal programs and Alabama Continuous Improvement Plan (ACIP) requirements.
• Jefferson State Community CollegemoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing high school students to earn college credit through courses offered in partnership with Jefferson State.
• Jacksonville State University (JSU)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing high school students to earn college credit through Jacksonville State University programs.
• University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership through UAB's Early College Program allowing students to earn college credit.
• Auburn UniversitymoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuburn First Program dual enrollment partnership allowing high school students to earn college credit through Auburn University.
• University of AlabamamoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly College Program partnership with University of Alabama allowing students to earn affordable college credit.
• Troy UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly College Program partnership with Troy University for dual enrollment coursework.
• University of North AlabamaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly College Program partnership for dual enrollment opportunities.
• University of Alabama in HuntsvilleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership with University of Alabama in Huntsville.
• University of South AlabamaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStart South Program dual enrollment partnership with University of South Alabama.
• Alabama State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership with Alabama State University.
• Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-funded initiative providing mathematics, science, and technology curriculum resources and professional development to support STEM education.
• Alabama Reading Initiative (ARI)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerState initiative providing research-based reading instruction and professional development to improve literacy outcomes.
• Jacksonville State Regional Inservice Center (JSU RIC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional Inservice Center providing professional development and training opportunities for educators.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Homewood City Schools: Alabama suburban public K-12 district with a similar multi-school configuration and college-preparatory focus. Comparable in curricular breadth and dual-enrollment strategy.
• Huntsville City Schools: Larger Alabama public K-12 district operating under the same state accountability framework. Comparable in structure, technology adoption, and STEM/CTE emphasis, though at materially greater scale.
• Vestavia Hills City Schools: Alabama public K-12 district with similar multi-school structure and AP/dual-enrollment offerings. Comparable in scale (suburban district, multi-school campus model) and curricular scope.
• Hoover City Schools: High-performing Alabama public K-12 district operating multiple schools within a single attendance zone. Comparable in structure, funding model, and curriculum standards, though serving a higher-income population.
• Tuscaloosa City Schools: Alabama public K-12 district with a comparable Title I footprint and similar federal/state funding mix. Operates under the same Alabama State Department of Education oversight and accountability metrics.
• Birmingham City Schools: Another Alabama public K-12 district serving a comparable urban/suburban population with similar Title I dynamics and state funding structure. Directly comparable in regulatory environment, governance, and program mix.
• Trussville City Schools: Adjacent Alabama suburban public K-12 district in the Birmingham metro area. Closely comparable governance, funding model, and student demographic mix.
• Mountain Brook Schools: Top-performing Alabama suburban K-12 district with a similar multi-school model. Comparable structure and curricular mix, with markedly different socioeconomic profile.

Regional players

• Shelby County Schools: Larger Alabama county-level public district operating under the same state education standards. Comparable in program offerings and funding mechanics, with broader geographic reach.
• St. Clair County Schools: The county-level public school district that surrounds the Pell City attendance zone. Operates under the same Alabama state framework and competes for some of the same student populations, though it serves a different geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PellCitySchools

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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