What Clay County District Schools does

Clay County District Schools is a public school district headquartered at 900 Walnut Street in Green Cove Springs, Florida, governed by the School Board of Clay County. The district provides free K-12 public education to 36,251 students across 43 schools, supported by 2,819 teachers. Core instructional offerings include Academics, Early Learning, Athletics, Fine Arts, Advanced Programs (honors and AP), and Career and Technical Education (CTE), the latter producing 3,290 industry certifications in the 2024-25 school year. The district also operates three Community Partnership Schools that integrate community organizations to deliver health, counseling, and family engagement services, and eight Purple Star Schools of Distinction supporting military-connected families.

The district's revenue model is non-commercial: it is funded through federal, state (primarily Florida Education Finance Program formulas), and local tax revenues, with no tuition or fees for core educational services. Supplemental funding is channeled through the Clay Education Foundation, a nonprofit fundraising partner. Operational scale is substantial for a mid-sized Florida district, with Food and Nutrition Services providing 5.6 million meals annually and Transportation covering 3.2 million miles annually. The district holds an A+ rating from the Florida Department of Education and has 11 Schools of Excellence designations. Technology adoption is limited to safety and community engagement tools (SaferWatch, Fortify Florida, iOS/Android apps, social media channels), with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities or proprietary technology platforms. The district serves a single domestic market in North Florida with no geographic expansion activity or commercial distribution beyond direct student enrollment.

Name

Clay County District Schools

Legal name

Clay County District Schools

Website

https://oneclay.net

Company type

Public

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Clay County District Schools is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Green Cove Springs, Florida, serving 36,251 students across 43 schools with academics, CTE, athletics, and community partnership programs funded by federal, state, and local tax revenues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• School district services
• Career technical education
• Early childhood learning
• Student transportation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Green Cove Springs, Florida

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Clay County District Schools operates as a public school district funded through federal, state, and local tax revenues. The district does not generate revenue through traditional commercial channels but rather through educational funding formulas and tax allocations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Clay County District Schools is a public K-12 school district operating 43 schools that deliver free public education to 36,251 students in Clay County, Florida. The district provides core academic instruction, career and technical education, athletics, fine arts, early learning, advanced programs, and community partnership programs, supported by food and nutrition, transportation, and family engagement services.

Product overview

Clay County District Schools is a public school district serving approximately 36,251 students across 43 schools in Clay County, Florida. The district operates as a unified educational platform offering core academic programs complemented by specialized modules including Athletics, Career and Technical Education (CTE), Early Learning, Fine Arts, and Advanced Programs at the secondary level. The district's portfolio includes support services such as Food and Nutrition Services (5.6M+ meals annually), Transportation (3.2M+ miles annually), and Family and Community Engagement. The district also operates three Community Partnership Schools and partners with the Clay Education Foundation for supplemental funding and programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academics Core academic programs and educational curriculum offered across all 43 schools in the district, providing comprehensive learning opportunities for students from pre-K through 12th grade.
• Athletics Athletic programs and sports activities offered at secondary schools, providing students with competitive sports opportunities.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Vocational and technical education programs preparing students for careers through industry certifications and hands-on training. CTE students earned 3,290 industry certifications in 2024-25.
• Early Learning Pre-kindergarten and early childhood education programs providing foundational learning experiences for young students.
• Fine Arts Visual and performing arts education programs including music, art, theater, and creative expression opportunities for students.
• Advanced Programs Comprehensive array of Advanced Programs offered at all secondary schools, providing challenging and enriching academic opportunities including honors and Advanced Placement courses to prepare students for college and beyond.
• Community Partnership Schools Three schools collaborating with a diverse network of community organizations to provide comprehensive support services including health, counseling, family engagement, and academic enrichment to students.
• Food and Nutrition Services District meal program providing over 5.6 million meals annually to ensure students have access to nutritious food.
• Transportation Services School bus transportation services covering over 3.2 million miles annually to safely transport students to and from school.
• Clay Education Foundation Educational foundation supporting the district through fundraising, grants, and community partnerships to enhance student opportunities.
• Family and Community Engagement Programs and resources connecting families with schools, including volunteer opportunities with 5,300 registered volunteers and community partnerships.

Quantifiable outcome

• 36,251 students served across 43 schools
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 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

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Community Organizations (Unspecified)coreOthersThe district offers three Community Partnership Schools that collaborate with a diverse network of community organizations to provide comprehensive support services to students. These partnerships deliver resources and services addressing student needs beyond traditional academics.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Putnam County School District: Public school district serving neighboring Putnam County, Florida. Operates the same K-12 public education mandate under Florida Department of Education oversight with a comparable funding model.
• Flagler Schools: Public school district serving Flagler County in Northeast Florida. Comparable K-12 mandate, similar enrollment scale, and operated under the same Florida funding formula as Clay County.
• Alachua County Public Schools: Public school district serving the Gainesville area of North Florida. Comparable K-12 mandate and demographic profile, including a meaningful military-connected student population.

Broad incumbents

• Hillsborough County Public Schools: One of the largest public school districts in Florida. Operates a much larger scale K-12 mandate under the same state funding framework, useful as a scale benchmark.
• Orange County Public Schools (FL): Major Florida public school district in the Orlando metro. Operates a substantially larger K-12 portfolio under the same Florida Department of Education framework and funding formulas.

Direct peers

• Duval County Public Schools: Large neighboring Florida public school district headquartered in Jacksonville. Closest geographic and demographic peer, operating a similar K-12 public education model with comparable CTE, athletics, and student support programs.
• Marion County Public Schools: Florida public school district of similar enrollment scale (~43,000 students). Directly comparable in size, K-12 public education model, CTE programming, and operational footprint.
• Volusia County Schools: Larger Florida public school district operating a similar K-12 mandate. Comparable in structure, CTE certification programs, and reliance on Florida Education Finance Program funding.
• St. Johns County School District: Adjacent Northeast Florida public school district with a reputation for high academic performance. Directly comparable K-12 public education mandate, funding model, and demographic profile.

Others

• Clay County is near multiple military installations: Placeholder removed — see revised peer list.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/SchoolDistrictClayCountyFlorida
• Facebookfacebook.com/OneClay
• Instagraminstagram.com/oneclaycountyschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/oneclay

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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