Spartanburg District Five

Name

Spartanburg District Five

Legal name

Spartanburg District Five

Website

https://spart5.net

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH), Public Magnet & Specialty Schools (STEM/Arts/IB/CTE) (EDAJAAAF)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• School district services
• Special education programs
• Student nutrition services
• Educational technology integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Duncan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Spartanburg District Five is a public K-12 school district operating 14 schools serving 11,082 students in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It delivers core academic instruction (Pre K-12), special education and multilingual learner services, fine arts programs anchored by a 1,000-seat Fine Arts Center, food and nutrition services (free for all students under CEP for 2025-26), health services, transportation, mental health support, and eLearning, supported by a digital ecosystem of PowerSchool, Schoology, Seesaw, and ClassLink.

Product overview

Spartanburg District Five is a public K-12 school district operating 14 schools serving 11,082 students in Duncan, South Carolina. The district offers a comprehensive educational ecosystem consisting of core academic instruction (Curriculum & Instruction), Special Services for students with disabilities and English language learners, and Fine Arts programs including a 1,000-seat auditorium at the District Five Fine Arts Center. The district provides essential student services including Food and Nutrition (via The Nutrition Group with free meals for 2025-26), Health Services, Transportation, and Mental Health support. Technology-enabled learning is supported through Instructional Technology managing platforms including PowerSchool (student information), Schoology (learning management), Seesaw (elementary platform), and ClassLink/D5Live.net (single sign-on portal). Administrative functions include Finance, Human Resources (with ESS-managed substitute teaching since April 2025), and TalentEd for employee records. The district reports a 91.1% graduation rate and 82% AP exam pass rate.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Public School System Traditional public school district serving 11,082 students across 14 schools in Duncan, South Carolina, with a 91.1% graduation rate and 82% AP exam pass rate. Delivers Pre K-12 education through district schools.
• Curriculum & Instruction Academic curriculum and instructional programs spanning Pre K-12 education, including Gifted and Talented Services, Assessment, and eLearning Guidelines. Delivered to all enrolled students.
• Special Services Pre K-12 educational programs for students with disabilities (ages 3-21) under IDEA and English language learners, including screenings, evaluations, accommodations, and related services.
• Multilingual Learners Program English language learning services for students whose primary language is not English, supporting academic achievement and language acquisition.
• District Five Fine Arts Center Performing arts venue at James F. Byrnes High School featuring a 1,000-seat auditorium (711 main level, 289 balcony), lobby, and mezzanine for concerts, productions, meetings, and receptions.
• Fine Arts Programs District-wide fine arts education including music, theater, and visual arts instruction across all 14 schools.
• Food and Nutrition Services School meal program managed by The Nutrition Group providing free meals to all students for 2025-26 school year under Community Eligibility Provision. Includes breakfast and lunch programs with nutrislice.com menus.
• Health Services School health services including individual health plans, medication management, comprehensive health education, and wellness programs.
• Transportation Services Student transportation services including bus routes and fleet management under Director Drew Sloan.
• Mental Health in Schools Mental health support services for students including crisis intervention and counseling resources.
• eLearning Program Electronic learning program providing digital curriculum and instructional resources for students, with guidelines and support for remote and hybrid learning.
• Instructional Technology Technology integration team empowering teachers to incorporate technology into teaching and learning across the district's fourteen campuses. Manages PowerSchool, Schoology, Seesaw, and ClassLink platforms.
• D5Live.net Technology Portal District technology portal powered by ClassLink, providing single sign-on access to all district digital resources and applications for students and staff.

Quantifiable outcome

• 91.1% Graduation Rate
• +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

Integration9 records

Feature1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Dorchester School District Two: South Carolina public K-12 district of similar size near Charleston; comparable mix of neighborhood and choice schools, and similar reliance on technology-enabled instruction.
• Anderson School District Five: Adjacent Upstate South Carolina public district of similar size; comparable scale, funding model, and EdTech stack, making it a useful benchmark for academic and operational metrics.
• Pickens County School District: Neighboring Upstate South Carolina public K-12 district; similar enrollment tier and funding model, competing for the same regional teachers and serving overlapping feeder patterns.
• Spartanburg District Six: Immediately adjacent Spartanburg County district serving students in the same metro area; same state funding model, same labor pool, and direct head-to-head competitor for limited school choice transfers.
• Greenville County Schools: Largest school district in South Carolina serving the adjacent Greenville County; directly comparable as a public K-12 district using similar SIS, LMS, and nutrition programs with overlapping labor markets.
• Spartanburg District Seven: Another Spartanburg County public K-12 district; competes with District Five for residential development, transfer students, and the same teacher talent pool.
• Richland School District Two: Mid-sized South Carolina public district with a comparable academic profile, similar AP and graduation performance, and similar investments in instructional technology and special services.
• Berkeley County School District: One of South Carolina's fastest-growing public districts; comparable in offering a comprehensive K-12 program with EdTech integration and serves as a benchmark for enrollment growth and capital planning.
• Lexington-Richland School District Five: Mid-South Carolina public district also branded as 'District Five'; same grade span, similar state funding model, and comparable technology and special education programs, making it a natural operational peer.

Broad incumbents

• Charleston County School District: Largest coastal South Carolina public district; broader in scale and demographics but uses the same statewide funding framework and many of the same EdTech vendors (PowerSchool, Schoology).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SpartanburgD5
• YouTubeyoutube.com/UC9qdNc8eZie0XBwgm_DPA1w
• Facebookfacebook.com/SpartanburgD5
• Instagraminstagram.com/spartanburgd5
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/spartanburg-district-five

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles24 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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