Sylacauga City Schools

What Sylacauga City Schools does

Sylacauga City Schools is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Sylacauga, Alabama, operating under the Sylacauga Board of Education and oversight of the Alabama State Department of Education. The district serves more than 2,000 students across grades Pre-K through 12 with over 270 employees across four brick-and-mortar campuses: Indian Valley Elementary (PreK-2), Pinecrest Elementary (3-5), Nichols-Lawson Middle (6-8), and Sylacauga High School (9-12). It also operates the Alabama Virtual Classical Academy at Sylacauga City Schools, a K-8 virtual option, and offers an inclusive preschool through the Alabama First Class Pre-K program.

The district's academic product includes Career and Technical Education pathways in health science, business, engineering, manufacturing, computer science, and cybersecurity, alongside dual enrollment partnerships with Auburn University, Jacksonville State University, the University of Alabama, the University of North Alabama, and Central Alabama Community College that allow students to earn college credit and industry credentials while completing their diploma. Supporting services include special education, English Language Learner programming, counseling, McKinney-Vento homeless education supports, Section 504 accommodations, and school health. Technology infrastructure is built on standard K-12 ed-tech platforms: PowerSchool for student information and enrollment, ClassLink for single sign-on, ParentSquare for family communication, My School Bucks for meal payments, i-Ready for diagnostics, Seesaw for classroom learning, Simbli for board management, and Google Workspace.

Revenue is derived entirely from government sources: federal Title I, II, and IV-A formula grants, ESSER COVID-relief funds, USDA child nutrition reimbursements under the Community Eligibility Provision, and state and local appropriations. The district operates on a direct-to-community enrollment model tied to residential zoning, with no discretionary pricing; meals are free to all enrolled students, and adult meals range from $2.85 to $5.00. The Sylacauga City Schools Foundation provides supplemental fundraising through the Aggie Walk Brick Campaign and annual 5K/10K events.

Name

Sylacauga City Schools

Legal name

Sylacauga City Schools

Website

https://sylacauga.k12.al.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Sylacauga City Schools is a public K-12 district in Sylacauga, Alabama, operating four schools (PreK-12) serving 2,000+ students with 270+ employees. It offers CTE pathways, dual enrollment with five universities, special education, and free meals, funded entirely through federal, state, and local government sources.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDADABAA

Public School Districts (K–12)

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/School Districts, Local Education Authorities & Boards

SECONDARYEDAJAAAB

Public Elementary Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Public K–12 Schools & Districts

SECONDARYEDAJAAAC

Public Middle Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Public K–12 Schools & Districts

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Career technical education
• Dual enrollment programs
• Child nutrition services
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sylacauga

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Federal Funding (Title I, II, IV-A): Federal formula and competitive grants under ESSA including Title I (supplemental instruction for low-income students), Title II (teacher/principal training), Title IV Part A (well-rounded education, safety, technology). Funds support supplemental teachers, instructional materials, and educational technology.
2. COVID Relief Funding (ESSER): Federal COVID-19 relief funding through Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) programs under CARES Act, CRRSA Act, and American Rescue Plan (ARP) to support safe school operations, address learning loss, and respond to pandemic impacts.
3. Child Nutrition Program: USDA-funded meal program operating under Community Eligibility Provision providing free breakfast and lunch to all students. Adults pay $2.85-$5.00 per meal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sylacauga City Schools is a public K-12 school district serving over 2,000 students across four brick-and-mortar campuses in Sylacauga, Alabama, spanning Pre-K through 12th grade. The district offers standard academic instruction plus Career and Technical Education pathways, dual enrollment college credit, special education, child nutrition via the USDA Community Eligibility Provision, a preschool program, and a virtual K-8 option through the Alabama Virtual Classical Academy. It is funded by federal, state, and local government sources and governed by the Sylacauga Board of Education.

Product overview

Sylacauga City Schools is a public school district serving over 2,000 students in grades PreK through 12 across four brick-and-mortar schools: Indian Valley Elementary School (PreK-2), Pinecrest Elementary School (grades 3-5), Nichols-Lawson Middle School (grades 6-8), and Sylacauga High School (grades 9-12). The district also offers Alabama Virtual Classical Academy for K-8 virtual education. The district provides Career and Technical Education programs with industry credentials, dual enrollment opportunities with multiple universities, Special Education services, Child Nutrition Program (via CEP), Preschool Program, and Learning Support Services including counseling, ELL, and homeless resources. Technology platforms include PowerSchool for student information management, ParentSquare for family communication, and ClassLink for single sign-on access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Indian Valley Elementary School Elementary school serving grades PreK through 2 at 1099 Oldfield Road, Sylacauga, AL 35150. Principal: Dr. Paula Bruno; Assistant Principal: Mrs. Cindy Cleveland.
• Pinecrest Elementary School Elementary school serving grades 3 through 5 at 615 Coaling Road, Sylacauga, AL 35151. Principal: Mrs. Jodi Shaw; Assistant Principal: Mr. Anthony Jacks.
• Nichols-Lawson Middle School Middle school serving grades 6 through 8 at 1550 Talladega Highway, Sylacauga, AL 35150. Principal: Mr. Monte Barron; Assistant Principal: Mrs. Laura McGilberry.
• Sylacauga High School High school serving grades 9 through 12 at 701 N. Broadway Avenue, Sylacauga, AL 35150. Principal: Mr. Gary Rivers; Assistant Principals: Dr. Bennie Lewis and Mrs. Rhonda Courson.
• Alabama Virtual Classical Academy (AVCA) Virtual school option available through Sylacauga City Schools for grades K-8, providing online classical education. Principal: Dr. April R. Siddique.
• Career and Technical Education Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Students can earn college credit and industry credentials while completing high school diploma

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Auburn UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing Sylacauga High School students to earn college credit while completing their high school diploma. Students can take college-level courses.
• Jacksonville State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership enabling students to earn college credit through Jacksonville State University courses while in high school.
• The University of AlabamacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership with UA allowing students to earn college credit through University of Alabama courses.
• Central Alabama Community College (CACC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership and CTE program partner. Students earn credits towards an associate degree. CACC also partners with CTE programs for career pathways in health science, business, engineering, and manufacturing with many students earning industry credentials.
• Local Businesses and IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer and Technical Education partnerships with local businesses and industries providing work-based learning experiences, internships, and career pathway connections for students.
• Sylacauga City Schools FoundationmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit foundation that fuels innovation, enhances classrooms, and expands opportunities for every learner through community fundraising including the Aggie Walk Brick Campaign and annual 5K/10K Run.
• USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)coreOthersFederal partner providing funding for Child Nutrition Program including Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) enabling free meals for all students.
• Alabama State Department of EducationcoreOthersState education agency overseeing district operations, funding distribution, curriculum standards, and accountability requirements including Alabama Literacy Act implementation.
• Alabama First Class Pre-K ProgrammajorOthersState-funded pre-k program administered through Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education. District offers Pre-K registration for children four years old by September 1.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Connections Academy: Major national virtual K-12 operator with multiple state-branded programs. Comparable as a competitor in the online public school segment where Sylacauga's AVCA operates.
• Hoover City Schools: Larger, well-resourced Alabama public school district with a more extensive CTE and dual enrollment footprint. Comparable governance structure and program mix, but operates at meaningfully greater scale.
• Stride (formerly K12 Inc.): Large national online learning provider that powers many state virtual academies. Comparable as the underlying platform/provider competing for the same virtual K-12 students that AVCA targets.

Others

• PowerSchool: Student information system vendor used by Sylacauga City Schools. Not a competitor but an enabling technology provider whose roadmap (enrollment, SIS, analytics) directly shapes district operational capability.
• ParentSquare: Family communication platform deployed across Sylacauga City Schools. Adjacent enabler — not a competitor — whose product direction influences district-to-family engagement effectiveness.

Direct peers

• Talladega County Schools: Adjacent public K-12 district in Talladega County, Alabama. Directly comparable in size, governance structure, and rural Alabama operating context, competing for some of the same residential students.
• Alabaster City Schools: Another mid-size Alabama city school district operating PreK-12 with similar CTE and dual enrollment program structures — useful peer for program and budget benchmarking.
• Tallassee City Schools: Small Alabama city school district with comparable enrollment scale (PreK-12). Similar funding mix, CTE offerings, and dual enrollment posture, making it a closely matched peer for benchmarking.
• Pelham City Schools: Comparable Alabama city school district serving PreK-12 students with similar governance, technology platforms, and CTE/dual enrollment focus.

Emerging players

• Alabama Virtual Academy: Statewide online public school option that competes with Sylacauga's AVCA program for non-zoned virtual enrollment. Comparable in modality (K-12 online) but operates at a much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles25 records

Subsidiaries5 records

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