Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District

What Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District does

Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District (SOCSD) is a public K-12 school district serving approximately 4,882 students across Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, through ten campuses spanning preschool through grade 12. The district operates four elementary schools (Sudduth, West, Henderson Ward Stewart, Overstreet), Partnership Middle School (a unique 6th-7th grade campus co-located on the Mississippi State University campus), Armstrong Junior High School, Starkville High School, Millsaps Career & Technology Center, The Learning Center alternative program, and Emerson Preschool. Core instructional and operational technology includes the PowerSchool web-based student information system for attendance, assignments, and grades; the ParentSquare communication platform; a district-wide 1:1 device program (iPads for lower elementary, Chromebooks for secondary); and a 2 Gig fiber backbone supporting all campuses.

SOCSD's business model is a state-funded public education operation: the district does not charge tuition for in-zone residents and is primarily financed through Mississippi state Minimum Program funds, local ad valorem property taxes, and federal grants. Supplementary revenue streams include tuition for the licensed Emerson Preschool (ages 2-5, year-round), reduced-price and full-price meal sales ($2.35 full-price lunch), and competitive grant funding such as the $900,000 Blue Cross Blue Shield GrOW Classroom grant and MTEP/NSF professional development grants. The district's go-to-market is community-led rather than commercial, relying on centralized registration, school tours, parent communications, and partnerships with Mississippi State University and East Mississippi Community College to drive enrollment and dual-credit offerings.

The district has invested heavily in differentiated programming: a modified academic calendar with optional Jacket Thrive intersessions, 14 CTE pathways at Starkville High School, 17 four-year CTE programs at Millsaps, more than 50 dual enrollment courses, 15 AP courses, and the Box Environmental Education Center at the 48,000-acre Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge. Outcomes include an 87.5% graduation rate, 70.2% advanced course participation, 61.5% post-secondary enrollment, and consecutive A-ratings from the Mississippi Department of Education in 2024 and 2025. Talent quality is a stated strength, with 4 Mississippi Teachers of the Year, 6 finalists, 16 Hall of Master Teachers, and 41 National Board Certified staff.

Name

Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District

Legal name

Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District

Website

https://starkvillesd.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District is a public K-12 school district serving approximately 4,882 students across 10 campuses in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, funded by state/local taxes and federal grants and featuring a unique university partnership with Mississippi State University.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH)

Keywords

• K-12 education
• Public school district
• Career technical education
• Early childhood education
• School nutrition services

Headquarters

HQ city

Starkville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public school district, SOCSD is primarily funded through state and local tax revenues, Mississippi state education funding, and federal grants. The district does not charge tuition for students residing within district boundaries.
2. Preschool Tuition: Emerson Preschool is a fee-based licensed preschool program providing year-round childcare and preschool services for children ages 2-5
3. Meal Program Fees: Reduced-price and full-price meal sales for students who do not qualify for free meals. Full-price lunch costs $2.35 for 2025-2026 school year. Breakfast is free for all students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Public K-12 education services delivered across 10 schools to approximately 4,882 students, including preschool programs, core academic instruction, career and technical education, athletics, arts, and student support services. The district provides standardized public education funded by state and local sources, with auxiliary fee-based programs such as preschool and meal services.

Product overview

Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District is a public school district serving nearly 5,000 students in Starkville, Mississippi, operating as a unified platform of educational services across 10 campuses from preschool through high school. The district's core technology infrastructure includes PowerSchool for student information management and ParentSquare for family communications, supplemented by the Jacket Thrive intersession program, GrOW Classroom wellness initiative, and Discovery Center community hub. The district operates four elementary schools (Sudduth, West, Henderson Ward Stewart, Overstreet), Partnership Middle School (in partnership with Mississippi State University), Armstrong Junior High, Starkville High School, Millsaps Career & Technology Center, The Learning Center alternative program, and Emerson Preschool, all supported by a 1:1 technology initiative (Jacket Tech Teams) providing iPads to elementary students and Chromebooks to secondary students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jacket Thrive: Intersession program for accelerated learning and enrichment camps during fall and spring semesters
• GrOW Classroom
• Partnership Middle School
• Discovery Center
• Box Environmental Education Center

Products and services

• K-12 Public Education Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 87.5% graduation rate
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation of MississippicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020$900,000 grant awarded in 2020 to create GrOW (Gardening & Overall Wellness) Classroom at Partnership Middle School offering students a seed-to-table experience including gardening, cooking, and wellness curriculum. All 6th graders introduced to nutrition, gardening, and healthy behaviors. 7th graders maintain classroom 'garden pods' incorporated into science, math, and language arts.
• Mississippi State University (MSU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Core partnership creating Partnership Middle School - the only school in the country serving ALL district students (6th-7th grade) in partnership with a college/university. Located on MSU campus, students access university museums, labs, athletic venues, and academic professionals. Partnership includes shared faculty for strings instruction with MSU Department of Music. Additionally provides clinical placement opportunities for MSU education students.
• Baptist Memorial Hospital of Oktibbeha CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing CPR certification training for Millsaps Career & Technology Center Sports Medicine students through hands-on clinical rotations at the hospital.
• Mathematics Teacher Education Partnership (MTEP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner$10,560 grant funding joint professional development for secondary math educators at Partnership Middle School. Grant covers books, materials, stipends, and CEUs for 8 middle school teachers and 9 MSU education students to implement 'Building Thinking Classrooms' teaching practices. Part of MTEP's national collaborative network funded by National Science Foundation.
• East Mississippi Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment/dual credit partnership allowing Starkville High School students to earn college credit while in high school through courses offered in partnership with EMCC.
• Oktibbeha County Master GardenersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership supporting Sudduth Seeds Garden, providing hands-on learning experiences connecting students to nutrition education. Awarded 2021 Governor's Award for partnership excellence.
• US Fish and Wildlife Service / Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife RefugecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership hosting Box Environmental Education Center on the 48,000-acre Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge. Every 4th and 5th grade student in the district spends one week at the center for multi-subject conservation-based education programming. Youth Environmental Science (YES!) program introduces STEM disciplines through environmental topics.
• University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide partnership through Mississippi Department of Education providing school-based telehealth services. School nurses and counselors can access free telehealth consults with physicians and mental health professionals for students with parent permission.

Scale indicators21 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Oxford School District: High-performing Mississippi public school district also anchored by a major university (Ole Miss). Directly comparable in college-town dynamic, university partnership model, and A-rated performance profile.
• DeSoto County Schools: Largest Mississippi public school district by enrollment. Comparable as a high-performing Mississippi district operating multiple campuses across K-12 with strong CTE and advanced academics offerings.
• Madison County Schools: Top-rated Mississippi public school district with strong academic outcomes and rapid suburban growth. Comparable as a high-performing Mississippi A-rated district competing for the same state recognition tier.
• Tupelo Public School District: Similar-sized Mississippi public school district serving a comparable Northeast Mississippi community. Directly comparable in scale (~7,000-8,000 students), funding model (MAEP + local taxes), and K-12 operating structure.
• Rankin County School District: Large, high-performing Mississippi public school district with strong graduation rates and academic outcomes. Comparable in scale, A-rated performance, and family-demographic profile.
• Clinton Public School District: High-performing Mississippi public school district in the Jackson metro with strong academic outcomes. Comparable as an A-rated Mississippi district competing in the same statewide assessment framework.
• Petal School District: Smaller Southeast Mississippi public school district with comparable K-12 structure and A-rated performance profile. Comparable as a Mississippi district of similar scale operating under MAEP funding.

Regional players

• Lafayette County School District: Neighboring Mississippi public school district near Oxford with a smaller enrollment base. Comparable as a regional North Mississippi district serving families with university proximity (Ole Miss) but operating at a smaller scale.

Emerging players

• Stride (formerly K12 Inc): Large online K-12 education provider. Thematically adjacent as a non-traditional K-12 operator, but competes in a different delivery model (full-time virtual) rather than directly with SOCSD's brick-and-mortar attendance zones.

Others

• PowerSchool Group: Provider of the student information system (PowerSchool SIS) used by SOCSD. Adjacent rather than competitive—an enabling technology vendor whose adoption reflects the district's technology posture but whose business model is software rather than education.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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