South Panola School District

What South Panola School District does

South Panola School District is a public K-12 school district headquartered at 209 Boothe Street in Batesville, Mississippi, operating as a political subdivision of the State of Mississippi. The district serves students from Pre-K through grade 12 across seven schools: Batesville Elementary, Batesville Intermediate, Batesville Middle, Batesville Junior High, Pope School, and South Panola High School, with South Panola Career and Technical Center. Its mission is to deliver public education to students residing within its Panola County catchment, including special education, gifted programs, English language learner support, McKinney-Vento services for homeless students, and 17 Career and Technical Education pathways spanning healthcare, automotive, advanced manufacturing, construction, welding, culinary arts, agriculture, and computer science.

The district does not sell commercial products or services. Revenue is derived entirely from state education allocations, federal Title program grants (I, II, IV-B 21st Century Community Learning Center, VI), and local property tax revenues. The district operates a technology stack that includes district-issued Chromebooks, Active Student and Active Parent information portals, Follett Destiny library management, SEAS Online IEPs for special education compliance, and externally licensed adaptive assessment platforms (i-Ready, Istation, NWEA-MAP K-2, Mastery Connect). The district website and mobile applications are powered by Apptegy. Industry partnerships with GE and Serta Simmons Bedding support the Advanced Manufacturing CTE program's work-based learning component. Leadership includes a superintendent's office and school-level principals, with 212 total staff.

Name

South Panola School District

Legal name

South Panola School District

Website

https://spsd.k12.ms.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

South Panola School District is a public K-12 school district in Batesville, Mississippi, serving Pre-K through grade 12 students across seven schools, funded by state and federal education allocations and local taxes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Career technical education
• Special education services
• Child nutrition programs
• Student transportation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Batesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

South Panola School District is a public K-12 school district operating six schools in Batesville, Mississippi, providing comprehensive educational services from Pre-K through 12th grade. The district delivers academic instruction aligned with Mississippi College and Career Readiness Standards, alongside 17 Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathway options spanning healthcare, automotive, manufacturing, construction, and other trades. It supplements instruction with special education services, child nutrition programs, student transportation, and federal program support including Title I, Title II, and McKinney-Vento assistance.

Product overview

South Panola School District operates as a K-12 public school district serving Batesville, Mississippi with six schools: Batesville Elementary School (PreK-1), Batesville Intermediate School (2-3), Batesville Middle School (4-5), Batesville Junior High School (6-8), Pope School (PreK-8), and South Panola High School (9-12). The district's product portfolio centers on educational delivery through traditional academic programs and Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, complemented by student/parent portal services, technology initiatives (including a district-wide Chromebook program), special education services, child nutrition, and transportation. The district utilizes various educational technology platforms including i-Ready, Istation, NWEA MAP, and Mastery Connect for assessment and instruction, but does not offer its own proprietary technology product suite. The core educational offering consists of standard K-12 curriculum plus 17 CTE program areas spanning healthcare, automotive, manufacturing, construction, early childhood education, welding, horticulture, culinary arts, agriculture, and computer science.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs Comprehensive CTE program offering 17 career pathway options including Health Care and Clinical Services, Automotive Service, Advanced Manufacturing, Construction and Carpentry, Early Childhood Education, Educator Preparation, Work-Based Learning, Welding, Horticulture, Culinary Arts, Agriculture, and Exploring Computer Science, designed for high school students in Batesville, Mississippi.
• Special Education Services Special education services including gifted education programming, IEP management through SEAS Online, and related support services for students with diverse learning needs within the South Panola School District.
• Child Nutrition Program District meal service program with online menus, monthly nutrition handbook, and cafeteria services providing nutritional meals to students across all schools in the district.
• Student Transportation Services School bus transportation services for students attending South Panola School District schools, including bus routes, driver handbook, bus rules, and traffic flow management.
• K-12 Academic Curriculum Programs Full K-12 academic curriculum delivered across six schools aligned with Mississippi College and Career Readiness Standards, including core academic instruction, JROTC programs, athletics, band, choir, and various student clubs, serving students from Pre-K through 12th grade.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• Mississippi Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe district operates under the governance and standards set by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE). This includes alignment with Mississippi College and Career Readiness Standards, participation in state assessment programs (MAAP testing), adherence to MDE policies and procedures, and access to MDE resources including academic standards, assessment tools, and professional development support.
• GE (General Electric)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGE serves as an industry partner for the Advanced Manufacturing CTE program at South Panola Career and Technical Center. Third-year students receive training and internship opportunities with GE and other local businesses, providing real-world manufacturing experience and potential career pathways.
• Serta Simmons BeddingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSerta Simmons Bedding partners with the Advanced Manufacturing CTE program for training and internship opportunities. Third-year students gain practical experience through work-based learning with Serta as part of the three-year manufacturing program.
• Foundation for Public EducationmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe South Panola Foundation for Public Education is a nonprofit organization that supports the school district through membership and donation programs. The foundation provides additional resources and support for educational initiatives not covered by standard funding.
• ApptegycoreTechnology or IntegrationThe district's website platform is powered by Apptegy, which provides the content management system, website design, and digital infrastructure for the district website and all seven school subsites. This includes staff directories, event calendars, news sections, and mobile app integration.
• Follett School SolutionsmoderateTechnology or IntegrationThe district utilizes Follett Destiny for library management across schools, providing an online catalog and resource management. Additionally, Follett Shelf is used for digital content access, and the Magnolia Library Database is available through the Parent Center resources.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Madison County Schools: Mississippi public K-12 district operating across multiple schools with comparable curriculum standards, MAAP accountability, and CTE programs. Provides a strong benchmark for peer performance and programming depth.
• Rankin County School District: Mid-sized Mississippi public K-12 district operating multiple schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels. Highly comparable in operating model, Title program administration, and CTE delivery to South Panola.
• Petal School District: Small-to-mid-sized Mississippi public K-12 district with a comparable number of schools and similar grade-band configuration. Useful peer for benchmarking operational scale and per-school staffing levels.
• DeSoto County School District: Largest K-12 public school district in Mississippi, serving DeSoto County with multiple elementary, middle, and high schools. Operates the same K-12 public education model with comparable CTE, special education, and federal program structures, making it the closest in-category peer.
• Booneville School District: Small rural Mississippi K-12 district operating across elementary, middle, and high school grades under MDE standards. Comparable to South Panola in rural geography, size, and federal program reliance.
• Lafayette County School District: Neighboring north Mississippi K-12 public school district operating similar grade-band school structures under the same MDE accountability framework. Comparable in scale, rural-suburban mix, and CTE offerings.
• Oxford School District: North Mississippi K-12 public school district with multiple elementary, middle, and high school campuses. Operates under the same MAAP/MDE accountability system and similar federal program stack as South Panola.
• Tupelo Public School District: Mississippi public K-12 district well known for its CTE and career pathway programs with industry partnerships. Directly comparable in CTE model and employer-engagement approach to South Panola's CTE center.
• Harrison County School District: Coastal Mississippi public K-12 district operating multiple schools with comparable CTE, special education, and Title-funded programs. Useful comparable for scale and breadth of programming within Mississippi's K-12 system.
• Jackson Public School District: Urban Mississippi K-12 public school district operating multiple schools across the full PK-12 spectrum. While larger and urban, it shares the same MDE accountability framework, MAAP testing regime, and federal program administration structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SPTigerTV
• Facebookfacebook.com/BatesvilleJuniorHighSchoolSPSD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/south-panola-school-district

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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