Neshoba Co School District

What Neshoba Co School District does

Neshoba County School District is a public K-12 school district serving students in Neshoba County, Mississippi, from Pre-K through 12th grade. Operating under the motto "One Community. One Mission. One Neshoba," the district runs five schools: Neshoba Central Pre-K, Neshoba Central Elementary School (K-5), Neshoba Central Middle School (6-8), Neshoba Central High School (9-12), and The Learning Center (alternative education). The district is governed by a five-member elected Board of Education with Josh Perkins serving as Superintendent of Education.

The district provides comprehensive educational services including core academics, STEM with engineering and 3D printing (SolidWorks CAD-based, including student-designed prosthetic arms), a dyslexia therapy program serving 60-65 students annually, career coaching through AccelerateMS, Rocket Navy JROTC (founded 2000), and the Rocket Press student multimedia publication. Technology infrastructure is managed by Director of Technology Chad Penson and includes ParentSquare for communications, SchoolCafé for meal management, ActiveStudent/ActiveParent for student information, Adobe Creative Cloud for student publications, and integrations with Khan Academy and IXL for supplemental learning.

The district is a government entity — not a commercial enterprise — funded through Mississippi state education funding formulas, local property tax revenue, and federal Title I-VI grants (including Title VI Indian Education). Education is tuition-free for district residents, with expanded free meal programs announced for the 2026-2027 school year (Pre-K free breakfast/lunch; elementary free breakfast). Performance is strong: the district holds a Mississippi State Board of Education 'A' accountability rating for the third consecutive year, ranks #14 of 148 districts statewide, achieved a 93.9% graduation rate (highest in school history), and is #2 in the state for overall math growth and #3 for math proficiency.

Name

Neshoba Co School District

Legal name

Neshoba County School District

Website

https://neshobacentral.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Neshoba County School District is a public K-12 school district in Neshoba County, Mississippi, operating five schools (Pre-K through 12th grade plus alternative education) and serving district-resident students tuition-free. It is a government entity funded by state appropriations, local property taxes, and federal Title grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), Attendance, Truancy & Enrollment Compliance (EDAJAHAC)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Primary school instruction
• Secondary school education
• Pre-kindergarten programs
• Public school district

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Funding: Primary operational funding from Mississippi state education funding formulas based on student enrollment and district characteristics.
2. Federal Education Programs: Federal funding through multiple grant programs including Title I (disadvantaged students), Title II (teacher quality), Title IV (student support), Title V (rural education), and Title VI (Indian Education). Programs fund academic interventions, professional development, technology, and special services.
3. Local Property Tax Revenue: Local funding derived from property taxes within Neshoba County School District boundaries, supporting general operations and local initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Neshoba County School District operates a public K-12 school system delivering Pre-K through 12th grade education across multiple schools, including elementary, middle, and high school campuses. The district complements classroom instruction with support services such as federal-program support, transportation, mental health counseling, school nursing, attendance intervention, and social work, all provided free of charge to enrolled students and their families as a public service.

Product overview

Neshoba County School District operates as a unified school system comprising Pre-K through 12th grade with five distinct schools: Neshoba Central Pre-K, Neshoba Central Elementary School (NCES), Neshoba Central Middle School (NCMS), Neshoba Central High School (NCHS), and The Learning Center (alternative services). The district also offers supplemental programs including Rocket Press (student publication), the Rocket Navy JROTC program, a Child Nutrition Program managed via SchoolCafé, an AccelerateMS-funded Career Coaching Program, and a Dyslexia Therapy Program. Technology integration across the district includes ParentSquare for communications, SAM/ActiveParent for student information management, and Adobe Creative Cloud for student media production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-K Program Pre-kindergarten early-childhood education program offered by the district to prepare young learners for elementary school.
• Elementary Education (K-5) Kindergarten through 5th-grade public elementary education delivered at the district's elementary school campuses.
• Middle School Education (6-8) Grades 6 through 8 instruction provided at the district's middle school campus.
• High School Education (9-12) Grades 9 through 12 instruction provided at the district's central high school campus, leading to a high school diploma.
• Student Transportation Services School bus transportation provided to enrolled students, managed by the district's Transportation Director.
• Federal Programs Services Federally funded education programs (e.g., Title-funded initiatives) administered by the district's Federal Programs Director to support qualifying students.
• Mental Health Counseling School-based mental health counseling services provided to students by a dedicated mental health counselor.
• School Social Work Services Social work services provided to students and families to address non-academic barriers to learning.
• School Health/Nursing Services School nursing and basic health services delivered to students during the school day.
• School Counseling Services Guidance and counseling services for students provided by school counselors.
• Dan Davis Scholarship/Endowment Donation-supported scholarship/endowment managed by or in association with the district to support student scholarships.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93.9% graduation rate (highest in school history)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AccelerateMScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022State workforce development office placing career coaches in school districts. Funded the district's first career coach position to help students explore college, military, technical training, and workforce pathways. Initiative funded with $8 million from American Rescue Plan Act.
• East Mississippi Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNearby community college providing educational pathways for Neshoba students including healthcare programs such as nursing, dental hygiene, and X-ray technician.
• East Central Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional community college partner offering vocational training and college transfer pathways for district students.
• Meridian Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional community college providing additional higher education and career training options for district students.
• MG & Company (Madden Gray)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal business owner selected to decorate Mississippi Governor's Mansion for Christmas, collaborated with district art teachers and students to create Mississippi-shaped collage of self-portraits for display.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Madison County Schools: Madison County Schools is a top-ranked Mississippi K-12 public school district consistently earning A accountability ratings. Comparable to NCSD in governance model, accountability framework, and outcome focus, but operates at a larger scale and higher funding base.
• Rankin County School District: Rankin County School District is a similarly-sized A-rated Mississippi public school district operating K-12 schools under a single superintendent/board governance structure, with comparable Title program funding and rural-suburban character making it a natural operational benchmark for NCSD.
• Clinton Public School District: Clinton Public School District is a Mississippi public K-12 district operating a comparable set of schools (elementary, middle, high) within the same state accountability system. Operates with similar Title-program funding and extracurricular programs to NCSD.
• Petal School District: Petal School District is a small-to-mid sized Mississippi K-12 public district serving a similar demographic and rural-suburban footprint. Comparable in scale, funding sources (state + federal Title), and accountability performance benchmarks to NCSD.
• Ocean Springs School District: Ocean Springs School District is a Mississippi public K-12 district evaluated under the same Mississippi State Board of Education accountability framework with comparable A-rated performance trajectory and federal program participation as NCSD.
• Lamar County School District: Lamar County School District is a Mississippi public K-12 district with strong accountability ratings and similar Title-program participation. Operates on the same Mississippi state funding model and accountability framework as NCSD, making it a directly comparable regional peer.

Others

• AccelerateMS: AccelerateMS is the Mississippi state workforce development office that funds NCSD's career coach position and partners with districts across the state. Not a peer in operations but a strategic partner/funding source whose program decisions materially shape NCSD's workforce-development differentiator.

Broad incumbents

• DeSoto County School District: DeSoto County School District is the largest public K-12 district in Mississippi and operates under the same state accountability framework. Significantly larger scale and budget, but directly comparable governance, funding mix, and academic-program structure as NCSD.
• Jackson Public School District: Jackson Public School District is the urban public K-12 district in Mississippi, sharing the same state accountability framework and Title funding programs as NCSD but operating at substantially larger scale with different demographic and socioeconomic profile.
• Harrison County School District: Harrison County School District is one of the larger Mississippi public K-12 districts on the Gulf Coast, operating multiple schools under the same Mississippi state accountability and Title-program framework. Comparable in structure but materially larger enrollment than NCSD.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/neshobacountyschooldistrict

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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