What Fannin County High School does

Fannin County High School (FCHS) is a public comprehensive high school serving students in grades 9-12 in Blue Ridge, Georgia, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The school is a single-site educational institution operated as part of the Fannin County School System, a government school district. FCHS enrolls approximately 870-900 students with roughly 60 teachers, producing a 15:1 student-teacher ratio and a graduation rate exceeding 90%. The institution offers college-preparatory academics alongside Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) pathways, dual-enrollment programming, athletics, fine arts, and a catalog of student organizations governed partly through Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) such as FCCLA, HOSA, SkillsUSA, FFA, and TSA.

The school's technology stack is comprised entirely of third-party administrative and communications platforms rather than proprietary systems. Operational infrastructure runs on Infinite Campus (Campus Parent student information system), Finalsite (district web platform), MealViewer (nutrition), OSP by Edlio (online payments), MaxPreps and Milesplit (athletic records), and Evolv Express (weapons detection at athletic events). Community broadcasting is conducted through Rebel Radio, an FCC-licensed low-power FM station (WXFC-LP 92.7 FM) operated by the school. The institution does not publish an external API, does not maintain a proprietary technology platform, and offers no commercial products.

FCHS is funded primarily through state and local tax revenue under Georgia's Quality Basic Education (QBE) formula, federal Title I funding under ESSA, and per-pupil state allocations. Activity- and program-based fees (e.g., club dues ranging $10-$40) are processed through the OSP portal but represent a marginal share of total operating support. Core enrollment is determined by residential school-zone assignment, with district-wide services (transportation, technology, communications, central registration) administered centrally by the Fannin County School System. Leadership under Principal Dr. Scott Ramsey — now in his fifth year in the role — emphasizes community identity, parent engagement through the Parent Advisory Group and School Governance Team, and multi-stakeholder governance.

Name

Fannin County High School

Legal name

Fannin County High School

Website

https://fchs.fannin.k12.ga.us

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Fannin County High School is a public comprehensive high school in Blue Ridge, Georgia, serving approximately 870-900 students in grades 9-12 within the Fannin County School System, with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio and a graduation rate exceeding 90%.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ), Public Magnet & Specialty Schools (STEM/Arts/IB/CTE) (EDAJAAAF)

Keywords

• Public high school education
• Career technical education
• Secondary education services
• Student athletics programs
• Academic counseling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Blue Ridge

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: Public school funded through state and local tax revenue, federal Title I funding under ESSA, and per-pupil state allocation
2. Activity and Program Fees: Fees for clubs ($10-$40), activity participation, locker rental, and school store items processed through OSP portal

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fannin County High School provides public secondary education to approximately 870-900 students in grades 9-12 in Blue Ridge, Georgia. Its core offering includes academic instruction, Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) pathways, dual enrollment for college credit, comprehensive counseling and graduation coaching, athletics, fine arts, clubs and organizations, and student support services, all delivered at no tuition to in-district students.

Product overview

Fannin County High School is a public high school serving approximately 870-900 students in grades 9-12 located in Blue Ridge, Georgia. The school does not offer commercial products or services; its offering consists of educational programs including Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE), academic guidance, athletics, clubs and organizations, counseling services, media center resources, and health services. The institution operates within the Fannin County School System and uses third-party platforms including Finalsite (website), Infinite Campus/Campus Parent (student information), MealViewer (nutrition services), OSP by Edlio (online payments), and various athletic platforms (MaxPreps, Milesplit) for operational purposes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Public High School Education (Grades 9-12) Four-year public high school diploma program covering core academics, electives, and graduation requirements for students in grades 9-12. Designed for in-district students residing in the Fannin County school zone, with no tuition charged to in-district residents.
• Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) Pathways Career and technical education pathways covering Health Sciences, Agriculture, Technology, Business, and other fields, paired with Career and Technical Student Organizations (FCCLA, HOSA, SkillsUSA, FFA, TSA). Designed for high school students seeking hands-on career exploration and industry-recognized credentials.
• Dual Enrollment Program College-credit-earning program that allows FCHS students to take college courses while completing high school. Coordinated by Dual Enrollment Coordinator Mrs. Angela Jones, supporting students transitioning to postsecondary education.
• Graduation Coaching Services Targeted support service for at-risk students at FCHS focused on diploma completion, provided by Graduation Coach Mrs. Jill Key. Aimed at students needing additional intervention to meet graduation requirements.
• Athletics Program Interscholastic athletics program including football, basketball, wrestling, track, cross country, and other sports, with recognized state championships in girls basketball, track, and cross country through the Georgia High School Association (GHSA). Designed for FCHS students.
• Clubs and Organizations Extracurricular clubs and student organizations including Art Club ($10), Best Buddies ($15), NHS ($40 one-time), Thespians/Drama ($35), SHH ($20), FCCLA ($20), NTHS ($40), Fishing Club (free), NAHS, and others. Designed for FCHS students seeking leadership, community service, and interest-based engagement.
• School Health (Nurse's Station) Services On-campus health services for FCHS students, provided by school nurse Tina Rhodes (LPN), accessible at 706-632-2081. Designed to support student health needs during the school day.
• Rebel Radio WXFC-LP 92.7 FM Low-power FM radio station operated by the school, broadcasting on 92.7 FM, providing a community broadcasting and student media platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduation rate exceeding 90%
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Fannin County School SystemcoreOthersFCHS is part of the Fannin County School System which includes 5 schools: Blue Ridge Elementary, East Fannin Elementary, West Fannin Elementary, Fannin County Middle School, and Fannin County High School. The district provides centralized services including transportation, technology, CTAE programs, and communications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gilmer County High School: Public high school in Ellijay, GA, the adjacent county seat of Gilmer County in the North Georgia mountains. Comparable as a rural Appalachian public high school serving a similar demographic, geographic, and economic profile as Fannin County High School.
• Murray County High School: Public high school in Chatsworth, GA, in Murray County in Northwest Georgia. Comparable public high school with similar rural setting and CTAE-heavy career pathway programming.
• Lumpkin County High School: Public high school in Dahlonega, GA, in Lumpkin County — a North Georgia mountain county. Comparable as a regional public high school serving similar Appalachian demographic and rural community profile.
• Union County High School: Public high school in Blairsville, GA, in Union County — another rural Appalachian county adjacent to Fannin. Highly comparable along demographic, geographic, and small-public-high-school dimensions.
• Rabun County High School: Public high school in Tiger, GA, in Rabun County — a Northeast Georgia mountain county near the NC/SC border. Comparable rural Appalachian public high school with small enrollment and community-driven identity.
• White County High School: Public high school in Cleveland, GA, serving White County in the North Georgia mountains. Comparable rural public high school in adjacent region with similar CTAE and dual enrollment offerings.
• Pickens County High School: Public high school in Jasper, GA, serving Pickens County — a neighboring North Georgia mountain county. Closely comparable to FCHS in rural Appalachian setting, student body size, and community-driven GTM.
• Dawson County High School: Public high school in Dawsonville, GA, serving Dawson County in North Georgia. Comparable regional public high school with active athletics and growing community profile.
• Towns County High School: Public high school in Hiawassee, GA, serving Towns County directly adjacent to Fannin County. Comparable rural North Georgia mountain high school of similar size.

Regional players

• Polk County High School: Public high school in Cedartown, GA, in Polk County in Northwest Georgia. Comparable regional public high school but located in a less mountainous, more manufacturing-oriented community than FCHS.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FanninCoHS
• Instagraminstagram.com/fannincohs
• Xx.com/FanninCoHS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fannin-county-high-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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