Duval County Public Schools

Name

Duval County Public Schools

Legal name

Duval County Public Schools

Website

https://dcps.duvalschools.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1864

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61), Educational Services (611), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

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

Keywords

• Public school district
• K-12 education
• Special education services
• Career technical education
• Early childhood education

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacksonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

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: District operates as a government-funded public school system primarily funded through state and local tax revenues, federal grants, and educational funding programs. Services are provided at no direct cost to district residents.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Duval County Public Schools is a public school district operating 160+ schools across Duval County, Florida, delivering K-12 education from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district provides general academics, Exceptional Student Education (ESE), career and technical education, gifted programs, athletics, arts, and mental health services, funded primarily through state, federal, and local tax revenues with no tuition charged to enrolled students.

Product overview

Duval County Public Schools operates as a unified school district platform serving over 160 schools including elementary, middle, high, and ESE (Exceptional Student Education) schools. The district offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services including academic programs (Career and Technical Education, Gifted Inclusion), early childhood education (Pre-Kindergarten with 46 programs), parent engagement (Parent Academy with 13,332 participants), and specialized school programs. Individual schools operate unique programs such as Abess Park News Network (student TV studio), Project RECRUIT (STEM), Anchored4Life (military family support), and Transition Programs (vocational training). The district provides digital access through its official website and mobile applications for iOS and Android.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Duval Schools: Brand name used for the school district
• Team Duval

Products and services

• K-12 Public Education Services District-wide K-12 academic education program serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade with emphasis on college preparation and career readiness, available to all Duval County residents at no direct cost.
• Duval Schools Mobile App Mobile application available on iOS and Android providing instant notifications, direct teacher updates, and real-time access to critical school information for parents and students.
• Pre-Kindergarten Programs Early childhood education programs including Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) offered across 46 district locations, providing foundational learning for pre-school-age children.
• Career and Technical Education Career-pathway programs preparing high school students for the workforce with engaging and interactive curriculum across multiple industries.
• Parent Academy District-wide parent education program with 13,332 participants offering classes and resources for family engagement and student support.
• Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Services Specialized education services for students with disabilities, including individualized education plans, life skills training, transition programs, and inclusive classroom settings, achieving an 80% inclusion rate in general education.
• Military Family Support Services Programs supporting military-connected families including transition assistance, counseling, and Purple Star Schools of Distinction recognition across 32 schools in the district.
• Gifted Education Programs Full-time gifted resources with specialized instruction designed to meet the specific needs and build upon strengths of gifted learners across district schools.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97.6% graduation rate (up from 80.5% in 2013)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BusPatrol AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Duval County Public Schools partnered with BusPatrol America to launch the Bus Stop-Arm Camera Violation Program on April 1, 2026. This safety initiative adds an extra layer of protection for students with automated camera monitoring at school bus stop-arms.
• The Arc JacksonvillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agency at Alden Road Exceptional Student Center providing learning and vocational support to students with disabilities as well as employment opportunities.
• STRIVEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agency providing vocational support and employment opportunities for students at Alden Road Exceptional Student Center.
• ChartwellsminorOthersFood service partner providing meals to students at Alden Road Exceptional Student Center.
• CBVE (Community-Based Vocational Education)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOff-campus vocational education partnership providing work-based learning experiences for Alden Road students.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• New York City Department of Education: The largest U.S. public school system — a broad incumbent that shares DCPS's K-12 public-district model but operates at national scale and under New York state accountability rather than Florida's A–F framework.
• Los Angeles Unified School District: Second-largest U.S. public school district and a broad incumbent peer to DCPS — same K-12 public-district operating model with magnet, choice, ESE, and CTE programming, but under California's accountability regime rather than Florida's.

Direct peers

• Orange County Public Schools: Florida public school district comparable in scale and structure to DCPS, sharing the same statewide grading system and serving a similarly diverse student population across elementary, middle, and high schools.
• Lee County School District: Florida public school district subject to the same state accountability and per-pupil funding regime as DCPS, with a comparable mix of elementary, middle, high, and specialty schools.
• Broward County Public Schools: Florida's second-largest district and a direct comparable to DCPS — same state grading regime, similar urban-suburban mix, comparable magnet and CTE portfolio, and similar ESE inclusion mandates.
• Pinellas County Schools: Florida public school district operating under the same state grading framework, with comparable magnet and CTE offerings and overlapping focus on ESE and family engagement programs.
• Polk County Public Schools: Florida public school district of similar scale and structure to DCPS, operating under the same state grading standards and serving a comparable mix of urban and rural student populations.
• Palm Beach County School District: Large Florida public school district operating under identical state accountability standards, with comparable magnet, choice, and CTE programming and a similar military-family footprint around regional installations.
• Miami-Dade County Public Schools: Florida's largest school district and the closest operating peer to DCPS — same statewide accountability framework (A–F grading), similar mix of magnet/choice schools, CTE pipelines, and ESE services, but at much larger scale.
• Hillsborough County Public Schools: Major Florida public school district operating under the same state accountability standards, with a comparable portfolio of magnets, choice programs, and CTE pathways serving a similar urban-suburban county.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/duvalschools
• YouTubevimeo.com/duvalschools
• Facebookfacebook.com/duvalschools
• Instagraminstagram.com/duvalschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/duval-county-public-schools

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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