What Atkinson County Schools does

Atkinson County Schools is a public K-12 school district and political subdivision of the State of Georgia, operating since at least 1949 and serving the residents of Atkinson County, Georgia. The district operates four schools: Atkinson County High School (grades 9-12), Atkinson County Middle School (grades 6-8, sharing a campus with the high school at 145 Rebel Lane, Pearson), Pearson Elementary School (563 N King St, Pearson), and Willacoochee Elementary School (430 S Vickers St, Willacoochee). District offices are located at 98 E. Roberts Ave., Pearson, GA 31642. All four schools are designated school-wide Title I institutions, indicating federal support for economically disadvantaged student populations.

The district delivers comprehensive K-12 public education under the motto "Excellence in Academics, Athletics & Arts," including academic instruction, career and technical education (CTAE pathways covering Cosmetology, Forestry, Horticulture, Graphic Design, Business and Technology, Food and Nutrition, and Food Animal Systems), athletics (football, basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, cross country, bass fishing, and esports), fine arts programs, and special education services. Its technology stack is composed of off-the-shelf educational tools rather than proprietary systems: Infinite Campus for student information management (grades, attendance, parent communication), Google Classroom for learning management, a district-wide 1:1 Chromebook program, and a MyConnectSuite-hosted web ecosystem with individual websites for each school.

The district is funded through local property taxes, Georgia state education funding, and federal grants including Title I and ARP ESSER / CARES III. There is no commercial revenue model — services are provided free to enrolled students and their families under mandatory state education standards (Georgia Milestones, Georgia Performance Standards). The customer base is restricted to K-12 students residing within Atkinson County, with zoning-based enrollment and partnerships with Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (Upward Bound) and Wiregrass Technical College (dual enrollment) extending the educational pipeline into post-secondary pathways.

Name

Atkinson County Schools

Legal name

Atkinson County Schools

Website

https://atkinson.k12.ga.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Atkinson County Schools is a public K-12 school district in Atkinson County, Georgia, operating four Title I schools (two elementary, one middle, one high) and serving local students with academic, athletic, arts, and career-technical programs funded by state and federal appropriations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD), Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA), Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Title I school district
• Career technical education
• Special education services
• Athletic and fine arts

Headquarters

HQ city

Pearson

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Atkinson County Schools delivers free K-12 public education to residents of Atkinson County, Georgia, across four schools: Atkinson County High School (grades 9-12), Atkinson County Middle School (grades 6-8), Pearson Elementary School, and Willacoochee Elementary School. Programs include core academic instruction, special education, career and technical education (CTAE) pathways, athletics, fine arts, and student support services, all coordinated under a single district umbrella governed by an elected Board of Education and Superintendent.

Product overview

Atkinson County Schools operates as a unified school district comprising four schools: Atkinson County High School, Atkinson County Middle School, Pearson Elementary School, and Willacoochee Elementary School. The district maintains a central website portal and individual school websites as the primary digital presence for communicating with families, students, staff, and the community. The district offers comprehensive educational programs including academic instruction, career and technical education (CTAE pathways), athletics, fine arts, and various student support services. The district's online presence is built on the MyConnectSuite platform, integrating with Infinite Campus for student information management and utilizing various Google educational tools for instruction and communication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Atkinson County Schools K-12 Public Education Program Free K-12 public education delivered across four schools (high school, middle school, two elementary schools) covering academic instruction, special education, and student services for residents of Atkinson County, Georgia.
• CTAE Pathways Program Career, Technical and Agricultural Education program at the high school level offering multiple pathways, with dual enrollment options through Wiregrass Technical College.
• Athletics Programs Interscholastic athletics program spanning high school and middle school campuses, covering multiple traditional sports and esports.
• Fine Arts Program Fine arts education at the high school level covering band, auxiliary ensembles, one-act theater, and visual arts.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerABAC Tift-Area Upward Bound Program serves 60 high school students from Atkinson, Ben-Hill and Worth County High Schools. The program prepares students for post-secondary education through tutoring, career counseling, and cultural opportunities. Janice Williams serves as the Atkinson County High School site coordinator for the program.
• Wiregrass Technical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides dual enrollment classes at ACHS campus including Cosmetology pathway. Students can earn Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) for Shampoo Tech upon completion. Classes are subject to dual enrollment rules with a funding cap of 30 semester hours.
• Georgia Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict operates under state educational standards and receives Title I funding. Implements Georgia Milestones assessments, follows Georgia Performance Standards, and participates in state reporting systems.
• Atkinson County Board of CommissionersminorOthersLocal government partner providing community connections and support to the school district.
• Atkinson County UGA Extension OfficeminorOthersUniversity of Georgia Extension Office providing agricultural and educational resources to the community and schools.
• Satilla Regional LibraryminorOthersLocal library system providing educational resources and services to students and families.
• City of PearsonminorOthersMunicipal government partner for the city where district offices and multiple schools are located.
• City of WillacoocheeminorOthersMunicipal government partner for the city where Willacoochee Elementary School is located.
• Atkinson County Family ConnectionminorOthersCommunity coalition focused on family and child well-being, connecting families with resources and support services.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Lanier County Schools (GA): Small rural South Georgia public school district operating K-12 schools with Title I designations and similar enrollment scale. Directly comparable in operating model and resource constraints.
• Worth County Schools (GA): South Georgia public school district also part of the ABAC Upward Bound consortium with Atkinson County Schools. Comparable rural profile, Title I participation, and post-secondary partnership structure.
• Clinch County Schools (GA): Small rural South Georgia public school district serving a county of comparable size and economic profile. Provides a directly comparable benchmark for budget, staffing, and academic programming in a Title I-heavy rural setting.
• Berrien County Schools (GA): Neighboring rural South Georgia public school district of similar size and demographics, also operating Title I schools with comparable CTAE and dual-enrollment programming. Direct structural and operational analog to Atkinson County Schools.
• Ben Hill County Schools (GA): South Georgia public school district participating in the ABAC Upward Bound program alongside Atkinson County Schools. Shares program structure, dual-enrollment partnerships, and Title I status.
• Cook County Schools (GA): Adjacent rural South Georgia public school district operating multiple K-12 schools under Title I designations. Comparable in enrollment scale, funding mix, and rural demographic profile.

Others

• Wiregrass Technical College: Technical college partner providing dual-enrollment classes on the ACHS campus, including the Cosmetology pathway under Technical Certificate of Credit rules. Functions as an enabling post-secondary partner rather than a competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Georgia Department of Education: State-level education authority governing all Georgia public K-12 districts including Atkinson County Schools. Provides regulatory oversight, Title I funding administration, and standards (Georgia Milestones, GPS) that shape district operations.

Regional players

• Coffee County Schools (GA): Larger South Georgia public school district operating multiple K-12 schools in a geographically adjacent region. Provides a useful scaled comparison for CTAE pathways, athletics, and dual enrollment infrastructure.
• Ware County Schools (GA): South Georgia public school district in the same RESA region (Okefenokee) as Atkinson County, offering a regional benchmark for staffing, programming, and funding within the same state administrative framework.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/atcoschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/atkinson-county-high-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Atkinson County Schools