What Perquimans County School District 720 does

Perquimans County School District 720, doing business as Perquimans County Schools, is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Hertford, North Carolina, serving approximately 1,800 students from prekindergarten through 12th grade across four schools: Perquimans Central School, Hertford Grammar, Perquimans Middle School, and Perquimans High School. The district is governed by an elected six-member Board of Education and employs approximately 150 licensed personnel plus central-office administrative, finance, technology, nutrition, transportation, and maintenance staff. Education is delivered tuition-free to district residents and funded through a combination of North Carolina state per-pupil allocations, federal Title I and other program funds, and local county tax revenues.

The district's technology stack is built entirely on third-party vendor platforms: Edlio CMS powers district and school websites; Infinite Campus (with residual PowerSchool access at the high school) provides the student information system and Parent Portal with mobile apps; Google Workspace for Education supports instructional technology alongside a district-wide 1-to-1 Chromebook program; and instructional platforms include Lexia PowerUp, HMH, NCEdCloud, and Follett Destiny. Operational tools include SchoolCash Online for fee collection, GoFan for athletic ticketing, Rank One for sports management, AESOP for substitute scheduling, and 1to1plus (Tech Ticket) for device support. There is no proprietary technology product; all systems are licensed or provided by external vendors.

The district operates as a government entity under North Carolina state law with no private ownership, shareholders, or capital markets exposure. Revenue (appropriately termed "funding") flows from state, federal, and local government sources and is not publicly disclosed in dollar terms on district materials. The go-to-market motion is geographically captive: enrollment is determined by residence within district boundaries, and demand is fulfilled through physical school attendance with bus transportation provided. Recent strategic activity centers on facility modernization (new intermediate school opening Fall 2026), leadership succession (Dr. Shawn Wilson succeeding Dr. Tanya Turner as Superintendent effective June 30, 2026), and incremental digital modernization (Infinite Campus Parent Portal launched September 2025).

Name

Perquimans County School District 720

Legal name

Perquimans County Schools

Website

https://pqschools.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Perquimans County Schools is a public K-12 district in northeastern North Carolina serving approximately 1,800 preK-12 students across four schools with about 150 licensed staff, funded by state, federal, and local government sources.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA), Charter Special Education & Inclusive Programs (EDAJACAF)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• PreK-12 schooling
• Student information systems
• Career technical education
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hertford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Public School Funding: Perquimans County Schools receives operational funding from the State of North Carolina based on student enrollment and attendance.
2. Federal Education Funding: District receives federal funding including Title I, Title IX, and other federal education programs.
3. Local County Funding: Perquimans County provides local funding support through tax revenues for school operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Perquimans County Schools provides free public K-12 education to approximately 1,800 students across four schools in Perquimans County, North Carolina. The district delivers academic instruction, career and technical education, exceptional children's services, athletics, fine arts, and extracurricular activities from prekindergarten through 12th grade. Services are funded through state, federal, and local government allocations with no tuition charged to district residents.

Product overview

Perquimans County School District 720 operates a network of four schools (Perquimans Central School, Perquimans County Intermediate School serving grades 3-8, Hertford Grammar, and Perquimans High School) serving approximately 1,800 students. The district's technology infrastructure is built on the Edlio CMS platform powering district and school websites, with Infinite Campus and PowerSchool serving as dual student information system portals providing parents real-time access to grades, attendance, and assignments. Student learning is supported through Lexia PowerUp and HMH curriculum platforms, Follett Destiny library management, and NCEdCloud. The district also utilizes SchoolCash Online for fee payments, GoFan for athletic ticketing, and Rank One for sports management. A new state-of-the-art Perquimans County Intermediate School is under construction with expected opening in Fall 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Perquimans County Schools Public K-12 Education Comprehensive free public K-12 education serving approximately 1,800 students from prekindergarten through 12th grade across four schools in Perquimans County, North Carolina, including academic instruction, career and technical education, exceptional children's services, athletics, fine arts, and extracurricular activities.
• Career and Technical Education Program Career and Technical Education (CTE) program led by Director Melissa Swain, providing vocational and career-focused coursework for high school students, with planned CDL program through College of the Albemarle.
• Exceptional Children's Services Special education and support services for students with disabilities or specialized learning needs, including Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act support.
• School Nutrition Services School meal management program led by Director Kim Cullipher, providing daily menus and meal distribution particularly during remote learning periods.
• District Transportation Services Student transportation services led by Transportation Director Terry Sawyer, including bus routes for students who need transportation to school.
• Voluntary Student Accident Insurance Optional insurance program available to families for student accident coverage, offered annually through the district.

Quantifiable outcome

• 9 out of 18 tested subject areas outperformed state average
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• East Carolina UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated 72 miles from Perquimans County Schools. Universities serve as supportive collaborative partners of the school system, providing opportunities for teacher preparation, student teaching placements, and university partnerships.
• Elizabeth City State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated 18 miles from Perquimans County Schools. Provides collaborative support including adjunct teaching by district administrators. Dr. Shawn Wilson has served as Adjunct Professor at ECSU since 2009.
• College of the AlbemarlecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner supporting the school system and offering dual enrollment opportunities. The district is exploring a CDL program through COA for high school students.
• Hertford Rotary ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community service organization that supports the school system daily.
• Ruritan ClubsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community service organization that supports the school system daily.
• Ministers' Council for EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal faith-based organization supporting educational initiatives in the community.
• Perquimans County Schools FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit foundation supporting educational programs and scholarships for students.
• Albemarle PlantationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community providing service and scholarship programs that support the school system.
• Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal business organization supporting school initiatives and workforce development.
• 22H/T24 Scholarship FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosts annual Special Needs Walk to promote inclusion and raise awareness for individuals with special needs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Gates County Public Schools: Neighboring small rural North Carolina public school district with a similar 1A classification and comparable enrollment scale. Directly comparable on size, funding model, and rural operational profile.
• Tyrrell County Schools: Very small rural North Carolina public school district in the same low-wealth county tier as Perquimans. Comparable on enrollment scale, funding dependence, and rural operational constraints.
• Hyde County Schools: Small rural North Carolina coastal public school district with similar enrollment size and funding profile. Directly comparable as a fellow small NC district facing similar demographic and budgetary pressures.
• Camden County Schools: Small North Carolina public school district in the Albemarle region. Comparable on enrollment scale, community-led GTM motion, and regional university partnerships.
• Chowan County Schools: Small North Carolina public school district adjacent to Perquimans County. Directly comparable on geographic proximity, size, and reliance on regional university partnerships (including Chowan University).
• Bertie County Schools: Small rural North Carolina public school district in the northeastern region with similar size, demographic profile, and dependence on state and federal funding.
• Washington County Schools: Small rural North Carolina public school district with comparable enrollment scale. Directly comparable as a fellow Tier 1 county district with similar per-pupil funding dynamics.

Regional players

• Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools: Larger northeastern North Carolina public school district and former employer of incoming Superintendent Dr. Shawn Wilson. Comparable on region, university partnership ecosystem, and curriculum platform usage, though meaningfully larger than Perquimans.

Broad incumbents

• North Carolina Department of Public Instruction: State-level agency that oversees all NC public school districts including Perquimans. Comparable as the broader governing body that sets accountability standards, allocates funding, and operates the NC School Report Cards system referenced by Perquimans.

Others

• Edlio: K-12 website and communication CMS provider used by Perquimans for its district and school websites. Comparable as a technology vendor embedded in the district's daily operations rather than a direct peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Perquimans-County-School-System-199856513528847

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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