Patrick County Public Schools

What Patrick County Public Schools does

Patrick County Public Schools is a public K-12 school division governed by the Patrick County School Board and operating under the oversight of the Virginia Department of Education. The division serves students residing in Patrick County, Virginia, through seven school locations: one high school (Patrick County High School), five elementary schools (Blue Ridge Elementary, Meadows of Dan Elementary, Stuart Elementary, Woolwine Elementary), one K-8 school (Hardin Reynolds Memorial), and one primary school (Patrick Springs Primary). Six of seven schools operate as Title I schoolwide programs, indicating a high proportion of economically disadvantaged enrollment. Beyond standard K-12 instruction, the division provides comprehensive support services including special education with an autism team and assistive technology specialists, speech/language/hearing services, gifted education, English learner support, migrant education, homeless education, food services, transportation, and health/nursing services.

The division's technology infrastructure is built on a standard commercial EdTech stack rather than proprietary platforms. Student information is managed through PowerSchool; instruction is delivered via Canvas LMS; single sign-on is provided through Clever; communications and email run on Google Workspace with mandatory two-factor authentication; adaptive assessment is conducted through MAP Assessment; and supplemental instruction uses IXL, Study Island, Khan Academy, and Edpuzzle. Classroom management is handled through Classwize, and the Technology Department operates BeyondTrust for remote technical support. Students receive 1:1 devices through Chromebook and iPad programs, with dedicated student handbooks governing device usage. The division also operates a Virginia Workforce Center providing adult education, GED preparation, and career services to community members.

As a government entity, Patrick County Public Schools does not generate commercial revenue. Its operating budget is funded through Virginia state per-pupil allocations, Patrick County local tax revenues, and federal grants including Title I, IDEA (special education), and ARP ESSER III pandemic recovery funds. Education is provided free of charge to all resident students, with enrollment conducted through the district's central registration process. The division is led by Superintendent Dr. Jason Wood, supported by an executive team including assistant superintendents for Administration and Instruction, and directors across Finance, Human Resources, Special Education, Food Services, Maintenance, Technology, and Transportation.

Name

Patrick County Public Schools

Legal name

Patrick County Public Schools

Website

https://patrick.k12.va.us

Company type

Public

Founded year

1870

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Patrick County Public Schools is a Virginia public K-12 school division operating seven schools across Patrick County, serving resident students with instruction, special education, Title I, and adult workforce programs funded by state, local, and federal sources.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• School district services
• Special education programs
• Student support services
• Educational technology integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuart

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (State and Local): Public schools in Virginia receive funding from the Virginia state government and local government (Patrick County). This is the primary revenue source for operating the school division.
2. Federal Grants: Federal funding including Title I, IDEA (special education), and other federal education grants. The school division participates in ARP ESSER III funding for pandemic recovery.
3. ARP ESSER III Grant: American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds for return to in-person learning and continuity of services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Patrick County Public Schools is a public K-12 school division operating in Patrick County, Virginia, providing comprehensive educational services to students from elementary through high school. The district delivers classroom instruction, special education, migrant education, adult education, and Title I support programs, funded through federal, state, and local government sources.

Product overview

Patrick County Public Schools is a traditional K-12 public school division consisting of seven schools: one high school (Patrick County High School) and six elementary/primary schools (Blue Ridge Elementary, Hardin Reynolds Memorial, Meadows of Dan Elementary, Patrick Springs Primary, Stuart Elementary, and Woolwine Elementary). The division operates Title I schoolwide programs at six schools and provides comprehensive special education services including autism support, assistive technology, and speech/language services. Educational technology is delivered through a portal ecosystem integrating Clever single sign-on, PowerSchool SIS, Canvas LMS, and MAP Assessment, with students receiving Chromebooks or iPads for 1:1 device access. The division also offers Adult Education and maintains a Virginia Workforce Center for community workforce development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Public Education Programs
• Special Education Services
• Title I Program
• Migrant Education Program
• Speech and Language Services
• Adult Education
• Technology Support Services

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and support.

• Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)coreOthersPatrick County Public Schools operates under the oversight and regulation of the Virginia Department of Education. VDOE provides guidance on curriculum standards (SOL), accountability measures, and educational policy compliance.
• VCU Autism Center for Education (VCU-ACE)supportTechnology or IntegrationVCU-ACE is a statewide resource center dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorders. The Patrick County Autism Team works with VCU-ACE for specialized support, training resources, and evidence-based practices for students with ASD.
• Virginia Assistive Technology NetworksupportTechnology or IntegrationThe Virginia Assistive Technology Network, sponsored by VDOE, provides resources for AT consideration, assessment, and implementation. The Patrick County Assistive Technology Team utilizes these resources to support students with disabilities.
• VCU Training and Technical Assistance Center (T/TAC)supportTechnology or IntegrationVDOE's Training and Technical Assistance Center at Virginia Commonwealth University provides services to assist personnel in schools in Superintendent's Regions 1 and 8, which includes Patrick County. Services include assistive technology, autism support, behavior resources, and professional development.
• Virginia Tech T/TACsupportTechnology or IntegrationVirginia Tech's Training and Technical Assistance Center provides professional development, resources, and support for educators serving students with disabilities. The Patrick County Autism Team and Assistive Technology Team utilize T/TAC Virginia Tech resources.
• ClevercoreTechnology or IntegrationClever provides a single sign-on platform for educational applications. Patrick County Public Schools uses Clever to enable students and staff to access multiple educational tools (IXL, Study Island, Major Clarity, Infobase) through a single authentication portal.
• PowerSchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationPowerSchool provides the student information system (SIS) used by Patrick County Public Schools. This platform manages student records, grades, attendance, and the parent/student portal.
• CanvascoreTechnology or IntegrationCanvas is the Learning Management System (LMS) used by Patrick County High School and the division for online course delivery, assignments, and student engagement.
• Blue Ridge Regional LibrarysupportOthersThe school division partners with Blue Ridge Regional Library to provide library resources and support literacy development for students.
• SchoolMessengersupportTechnology or IntegrationSchoolMessenger is used for parent and staff communication, providing automated alerts, announcements, and emergency notifications via phone, email, and app.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Roanoke County Public Schools: Larger, more resourced Virginia public school district in the same region. Useful as a broad incumbent comparable for technology integration, governance, and program structure benchmarking, though at materially greater scale.
• Bedford County Public Schools: Larger regional Virginia public school district with similar technology platform adoption (PowerSchool, Canvas, Google Workspace). Comparable as a scaled incumbent for evaluating district-wide edtech integration.

Direct peers

• Charlotte County Public Schools: Small rural Southside Virginia public school district of comparable size and demographic profile. Useful peer for benchmarking Title I, special education, and rural operational challenges.
• Pulaski County Public Schools: Southwest Virginia public school district with comparable rural profile and Title I footprint. Directly comparable in operating model and dependency on state and federal funding.
• Carroll County Public Schools: Adjacent rural Virginia public school district serving a similar demographic profile. Comparable in scale, funding mix, and program offerings, including Title I schoolwide programs and CTE pathways.
• Floyd County Public Schools: Small rural Southwest Virginia public school district with similar enrollment scale, Title I eligibility, and reliance on state and federal funding. Directly comparable in operating model and demographic pressures.
• Henry County Public Schools: Neighboring Virginia public school district of comparable rural profile and scale. Operates multiple K-12 schools with similar Title I, special education, and workforce development programming in Southwest Virginia.
• Appomattox County Public Schools: Small rural Virginia public school district of similar scale. Comparable in governance structure, demographic profile, and reliance on Title I and special education funding.
• Franklin County Public Schools: Larger neighboring Virginia public school district operating multiple K-12 schools with similar Title I and special education programs. Useful as a scaled comparable for benchmarking per-pupil costs and program delivery.
• Mecklenburg County Public Schools: Rural Southside Virginia public school district with comparable size and student demographics. Operates Title I schools, special education, and CTE programs similar to Patrick County Public Schools.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@patrickcountypublicschools3974
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Patrick-County-Public-Schools/103296213087

Compliance3 records

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