What Anderson County Schools does

Anderson County Schools is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, serving approximately 1,087 students across 9 facilities with 507 staff. The district operates a traditional school structure (Anderson County High School, Anderson County Middle School, and three elementary schools: Emma B. Ward, Robert B. Turner, and Saffell Street) supplemented by Ezra Sparrow Early Childhood Center, Anderson Community Education for adult learners, Trailblazer Early College and Career Academy for dual credit and career/technical education, Anderson County Learning Academy for non-traditional grades 6-12 and post-secondary students, and the Early Childhood Regional Training Center (a Kentucky-designated regional training hub). The district is funded primarily through Kentucky state education funding (SEEK), local property taxes, and federal grants including Title I Part A, with free meals provided to all students under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). Ancillary revenue streams include adult meal pricing ($3.15 breakfast, $4.85 lunch) and before/after school daycare ($100/week full-time, $45/week per child).

The district's underlying technology stack is built on commodity K-12 edtech platforms: Infinite Campus serves as the Student Information System and parent portal, Google Workspace and Google Classroom support instructional delivery, ParentSquare (launched June 27, 2025 replacing BrightArrow) handles district-wide family communications and is SB181-compliant, MySchoolBucks manages meal account payments, Destiny Follett supports the library catalog, Clever provides single sign-on, Study Island delivers standards-based practice, AESOP automates substitute placement, Go Guardian Teacher supports classroom monitoring, and Freshdesk powers the IT help desk. Integration across these platforms is the operational backbone, not proprietary technology development.

The district is governed by a five-member elected Board of Education and led by Superintendent Sheila Mitchell. It is governed under the authority of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and Anderson County Government and does not operate as a commercial enterprise. Recent performance metrics include a 97.4% high school graduation rate, district rank in the top 24% statewide and top 21% federally, and a distinctive agricultural education program at Robert B. Turner Elementary that has drawn engagement from the Kentucky Lt. Governor and Agriculture Commissioner. Distribution is exclusively through direct enrollment at the 9 district facilities; marketing is conducted via the district website, Facebook, ParentSquare, local TV station partnerships, and Family Resource and Youth Service Centers (FRYSC).

Name

Anderson County Schools

Legal name

Anderson County School District

Website

https://acschools.net

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Anderson County Schools is a public K-12 school district in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, serving approximately 1,087 students across 9 schools with 507 staff, funded by state, local, and federal sources, and recognized for academic performance including a Blue-rated elementary school and a U.S. News Best High School designation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

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

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 Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH), Community & Adult Education (Municipal/Community Schools) (EDAAAEAB)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Early childhood education
• Career technical education
• Alternative education programs
• Community education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lawrenceburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 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 School Funding: Anderson County Schools operates as a public school district funded primarily through state Kentucky education funding, local property taxes, and federal grants including Title I Part A. The district participates in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program providing free meals to all students.
2. Food Services Revenue: Adult meal prices: Breakfast $3.15, Lunch $4.85. Ala carte items available for purchase. All students receive free meals under CEP program.
3. Daycare Services: Before/after school daycare services at multiple elementary schools with rates: Full Time $100/week, Before and After School Care 1st Child $45, 2nd Child $35, or $10 per day.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Anderson County Schools is a public K-12 school district in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, delivering comprehensive educational services across 9 schools — one high school, one middle school, three elementary schools, an early childhood center, an alternative education academy, an early college and career academy, and a regional training center. Core offerings include traditional academic instruction, free meals under the Community Eligibility Provision, special education, gifted and talented education, agricultural education, before/after school daycare, career technical education, and community/adult education programs.

Product overview

Anderson County Schools is a public school district serving Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, comprising multiple schools and support programs operating as a unified district portfolio. The district operates a traditional K-12 school structure (5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school with APEX alternative), supplemented by specialized programs including Anderson County Learning Academy (alternative education for grades 6-12), Trailblazer Early College and Career Academy (dual credit/career tech), Anderson Community Education (adult enrichment), and the Early Childhood Regional Training Center (regional professional development hub). Central support services span food services (operating under CEP for free meals), transportation, technology, special education, student services (including FRYSC and military family support), and gifted education. The district integrates enterprise platforms including Infinite Campus (student information), Google Classroom, ParentSquare (communications), MySchool Bucks (meal accounts), and Freshdesk (IT help desk).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Anderson County High School (ACHS) Traditional high school serving grades 9-12 with academic programs, extracurricular activities (athletics, arts, FFA, band), and career readiness. Named a Best High School by U.S. News & World Report (ranked #59 in Kentucky). Operates APEX alternative program. Achieved 97.4% graduation rate and Green rating in Postsecondary Readiness.
• Anderson County Middle School Middle school serving grades 6-8, ranked #22 of 172 Kentucky districts (top 13%). Implements station teaching and congruence standards-based instruction.
• Robert B. Turner Elementary School Blue-rated elementary school ranked in the top 9% in Kentucky (#66 of 717). Recognized by U.S. News & World Report for 3 consecutive years. Features agricultural education program with Ag Club, greenhouse, and Farm Day.
• Emma B. Ward Elementary School Green-rated elementary school with Blue rating in Quality of School Climate and Safety Survey. Focus on achieving high academic levels with dedicated teaching staff.
• Saffell Street Elementary School Elementary school with Green rating in Quality of School Climate and Safety Survey; overall Orange rating with growth in science and climate/culture areas.
• Ezra Sparrow Early Childhood Center Early childhood education center serving pre-kindergarten students. Houses Bearcub Learning Academy daycare. Home to district Reading Intervention programs.
• Anderson County Learning Academy Non-traditional off-campus learning option for students in grades 6-12 and post-secondary enrollment, allowing families to choose alternative educational pathways while maintaining full enrollment in the district.
• Trailblazer Early College and Career Academy (TBECCA) Early college and career academy providing dual credit opportunities and career technical education pathways for students.
• Early Childhood Regional Training Center (RTC) Kentucky state-designated regional training center providing professional development, coaching, and resources for early childhood educators across the region. Offers Teaching Pyramid training, Ky All STARS quality training, and assistive technology consultation.
• Anderson Community Education Community education program offering enrichment opportunities including American Sign Language courses and other adult/continuing education classes open to community members.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education program serving students with special needs in the least restrictive environment. Includes intervention services, 504 accommodations, and behavior intervention planning.
• Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Gifted and talented programming with dedicated GATE Handbook and differentiated instruction for high-ability learners.
• Food Services Program District-wide food service under Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), providing free breakfast and lunch to all students daily. Operates meal account management via MySchool Bucks.
• Transportation Services School bus transportation with route management, bus driver training, and fleet maintenance. Director of Transportation oversees operations from 202 E Woodford St, Lawrenceburg.
• Before/After School Daycare Daycare services at Emma B. Ward, Robert B. Turner, and Saffell Street Elementary schools with before and after school care options. Pricing: Full Time $100/week (Includes Summer Care); Before and After School Care 1st Child $45/week, 2nd Child $35/week, or $10 per day.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97.4% graduation rate at Anderson County High School
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Open Hands Food PantrysupportingOthersCommunity partner providing food assistance to families in need. Open Hands Food Pantry is ready to assist Anderson County families experiencing food insecurity, particularly during temporary SNAP benefit suspension periods.
• Anderson County Chamber of CommercesupportingOthersCommunity partner organizing a food drive to provide additional food support for Anderson County families during times of need such as SNAP benefit suspensions.
• Kentucky Farm BureaucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharlotte Holtzclaw serves as a featured presenter for statewide agriculture education workshops hosted by Kentucky Farm Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. Joint professional development sessions designed to help teachers integrate agriculture into classrooms across all content areas.
• Kentucky Department of AgriculturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in presenting statewide agriculture education workshops. Led by Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell. Also involved in Mobile Science Center visits and Ag Literacy events at Robert B. Turner Elementary.
• RotarysupportingOthersCommunity organization that helped support the school greenhouse at Robert B. Turner Elementary through financial or resource contributions.
• Lt. Governor Jacqueline ColemansupportingOthersKentucky Lt. Governor visited Robert B. Turner Elementary as part of agricultural leadership engagement and school Ag Day events.
• Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan ShellsupportingOthersKentucky Agriculture Commissioner visited Robert B. Turner Elementary for Ag Day events and agricultural literacy activities.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights11 records

Broad incumbents

• Fayette County Public Schools: Largest Kentucky public school district serving Lexington. Comparable as a KY public K-12 district with overlapping accountability framework, although substantially larger and urban vs. Anderson County's rural profile.
• Jefferson County Public Schools: Largest KY district (Louisville metro). Operates the same state K-12 funding/assessment regime as Anderson County Schools and offers comparable school categories (elementary, middle, high, alternative, career tech).

Regional players

• Bourbon County Schools (KY): Small rural KY public district comparable in scale and demographic profile, useful for benchmarking per-pupil cost structure and ranking trajectory.
• Franklin County Public Schools (KY): Neighboring KY public district serving Frankfort — the same metro where Anderson County High School is #2 — with comparable size and rural/small-city student population.
• Oldham County Schools (KY): KY public district north of Louisville with a similar suburban-rural mix and strong U.S. News-recognized high school — comparable to Anderson County as an academically competitive KY public system.
• Boone County Schools (KY): Northern KY public district of similar to larger scale operating under the same Kentucky SEEK funding formula and assessment framework.
• Woodford County Schools (KY): Neighboring KY public district in the same Bluegrass region; comparable in enrollment scale, governance structure, and reliance on Kentucky state funding.
• Scott County Schools (KY): Neighboring KY public district serving Georgetown, comparable in size and rural-to-suburban demographic mix, using the same Kentucky accountability and Infinite Campus-style SIS environment.
• Shelby County Public Schools (KY): Adjacent central KY public district with similar student population scale and K-12 structure, subject to the same SEEK funding formulas and state assessments.
• Mercer County Schools (KY): Adjacent central KY public district with similar small-district scale, rural profile, and dependence on Kentucky state K-12 funding.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/acschools
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC0v1fzQT8ZVqIk9aNFiWG-w
• Facebookfacebook.com/acboe
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/anderson-county-schools

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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