What DALLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT does

Dallas County School District is a public K-12 school system operating under the Alabama State Department of Education, serving students across Dallas County, Alabama. The district operates 15 schools — including three high schools, two middle schools, five elementary schools, a Career Technical Center, and an Alternative Learning School — across Selma, Plantersville, Valley Grande, and Orrville, headquartered at 429 Lauderdale Street in Selma. Its core product is free public education from Pre-K through grade 12, augmented by a portfolio of support programs including First Class Pre-K, HIPPY home-based early childhood education, Response to Instruction (RTI) intervention, school counseling, mental health coordination, special education and Section 504 services, arts education, health services, child nutrition (with CEP participation enabling free meals for all students), CIPA-compliant digital citizenship curriculum, transportation, and ACT/WorkKeys career readiness assessments.

The technology stack is built on PowerSchool as the district-wide student information system, supplemented by Google Workspace for Education, Microsoft Office 365, Schoology as the learning management system, and curriculum platforms including HMH, Pearson Realize, StemSCOPES, Renaissance Place, and Clever for single sign-on. The district website runs on Finalsite, IT support is handled via MyTechDesk, communications via SchoolMessenger, library management via Atriuum, HR/payroll via Harris, and online meal payments via Pay Pams. Common Sense Education provides K-12 digital citizenship curriculum for CIPA compliance.

The business model is government appropriations-based rather than commercial. Funding flows from Alabama State Department of Education allocations, federal Title I (Schoolwide, School Improvement, Part D), Title II Part A, Title VI Rural Education, IDEA special education, USDA National School Lunch/Breakfast reimbursements, and ARP ESSER III pandemic recovery funds. Services are provided free of charge to enrolled students and families within the district's geographic zoning; recruitment of certified, classified, and administrative staff is conducted through the ALSDE-mandated Teach in Alabama platform.

Name

DALLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Legal name

Dallas County School District

Website

https://dallask12.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dallas County School District is a public K-12 school system in Dallas County, Alabama, operating 15 schools across Selma, Plantersville, Valley Grande, and Orrville to provide free public education, child nutrition, special education, and support services from Pre-K through grade 12.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH), Court/Community School Programs (Diversion, Probation-Linked, Community Day Schools) (EDAJAEAI)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Child nutrition programs
• Special education services
• Early childhood education
• School transportation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Selma, Alabama

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Federal Education Funding: District receives federal funding through Title I (Schoolwide programs, School Improvement, Part D), Title II Part A (Teacher Quality), Title VI Rural Education, and GEER/CARES Act/ESSER funds for COVID-19 response and learning recovery. Also receives funding through IDEA for special education services.
2. Federal Nutrition Program (USDA): Child Nutrition Program receives federal reimbursement for meals served to students through the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. During 2025-2026 school year, district participates in Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) allowing meals to be served to all students at no charge.
3. American Rescue Plan (ARP ESSER): COVID-19 pandemic response funding awarded through ARP ESSER III to address student learning recovery. Funds allocated for teacher support, instructional materials, extended learning time, facility upgrades, and instructional license fees over multiple years.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dallas County School District provides comprehensive K-12 public education services across a network of 15 schools in Selma and surrounding Dallas County, Alabama, including elementary, middle, and high schools, an Alternative Learning School, and a Career Technical Center. In addition to core academic instruction, the district delivers a portfolio of student support and operational programs including Pre-K, HIPPY early childhood education, Response to Instruction (RTI) intervention, special education, mental health services, child nutrition, transportation, and digital citizenship education, all provided free of charge to families within the district.

Product overview

Dallas County School District provides comprehensive K-12 public education services across a network of 14 schools in Selma and surrounding Dallas County, Alabama, including elementary schools (K-6), middle schools (7-8), high schools (9-12), an Alternative Learning School, and a Career Technical Center. The district offers a portfolio of educational programs and support services including First Class Pre-K, HIPPY early childhood education, Response to Instruction (RTI) intervention services, school counseling, mental health services, special education, Section 504 accommodations, Child Find early intervention, arts education, health services, and child nutrition programs. The district also provides operational services including technology support, transportation, employee recruitment through Teach in Alabama, and digital citizenship education aligned with CIPA requirements. The technology infrastructure includes PowerSchool student information system, various digital learning platforms (Schoology, HMH, Pearson Realize, StemSCOPES), and Common Sense Education for digital citizenship curriculum.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Public Education Services
• First Class Pre-K Program
• HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters)
• Response to Instruction (RTI)
• School Counseling Services
• Health Services
• Special Education Services
• Section 504 Accommodations
• Mental Health Services
• Child Find Program
• Child Nutrition Program
• CIPA Digital Citizenship Education
• Employee Recruitment and Hiring
• Transportation Services
• ACT WorkKeys Assessment
• Career and Technical Education
• Alternative Learning School
• Arts in Education Program

Quantifiable outcome

• All students eligible for free meals through CEP during 2025-2026 school year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration19 records

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Alabama State Department of EducationcoreOthersPrimary regulatory and funding partner. District operates under ALSDE oversight and receives state-allocated funding. Partnership includes access to ALSDE systems including Hire True job portal, Teach in Alabama certification platform, and ALearn course of study standards.
• USDA Food and Nutrition ServicecoreOthersFederal nutrition program partnership through National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. District participates in Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), allowing all students to receive free meals. Partnership includes compliance with Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act requirements.
• U.S. Department of EducationcoreOthersRecipient of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds including CARES Act ESSER I, ESSER II, and ARP ESSER III. Funds support COVID-19 learning recovery initiatives including teacher support, instructional materials, facility upgrades, and extended learning programs.
• Cahaba Center for Mental HealthsupportingOthersLocal mental health service provider partner. The district's Mental Health Services Coordinator works with Cahaba Center to provide prevention and intervention services for students and families.
• Dallas County Family Resource CentersupportingOthersLocal community resource center partnership providing family support services and referrals to community resources for Dallas County students and families.
• Common Sense EducationsupportingTechnology or IntegrationDigital citizenship curriculum provider. District uses Common Sense Education materials for CIPA (Children's Internet Protection Act) compliance training for students K-12, covering topics including media balance, online safety, and digital footprint awareness.
• CDW-G (Technology Vendor)minorOthersTechnology procurement partner for Chromebooks and technology equipment. District purchases Chromebooks, charging carts, and other technology through CDW-G vendor agreements.
• InCare TechnologiesminorOthersEducation technology consultant and vendor for ViewSonic interactive display panels. Provides equipment quotes, installation consultation, and ongoing support for classroom technology.
• HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters)supportingOthersEarly childhood education partnership program providing free weekly lesson packets, children's books, and monthly parent meetings to help parents prepare children ages 3-5 for school success.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Wilcox County Schools: Adjacent Alabama Black Belt county school district with similar small-district scale, rural demographics, and heavy federal funding reliance. Operates the same K-12 instructional programs under the same ALSDE framework.
• Lowndes County Schools: Adjacent Alabama Black Belt county school district. Highly comparable in scale (small rural district), demographic composition, Title I eligibility, and funding dependence on federal and state allocations.
• Montgomery Public Schools: Alabama public K-12 district serving Montgomery County, comparable in operating model, federal Title I funding profile, and reliance on state allocations. Larger scale but directly comparable as a Black Belt-region urban district with similar demographic and economic characteristics.
• Butler County Schools: South-central Alabama rural K-12 district of comparable small scale to Dallas County. Operates under the same ALSDE regulatory framework with similar Title I, IDEA, and child nutrition funding streams.
• Marengo County Schools: Adjacent Alabama Black Belt county school district of similar small scale and demographic profile. Comparable Title I funding profile and rural operating context under the same Alabama State Department of Education oversight.
• Perry County Schools: Adjacent Alabama Black Belt county school district with comparable small-rural K-12 operation, Title I schoolwide eligibility, and economic base constraints. Operates as a direct analog under the same state regulatory framework.
• Hale County Schools: Alabama Black Belt county school district with comparable small-district scale, rural demographics, and high federal funding dependency. Directly comparable operating model under Alabama state oversight.

Direct peers

• Selma City Schools: The other public K-12 district operating within Dallas County, Alabama. Most directly comparable peer because they share the same geographic county, student demographic, and funding environment, and effectively split the K-12 market within Selma and surrounding communities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/dallascountyschoolsedu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dallas-county-school-district

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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