What Franklin County School District does

Franklin County School District is a public K-12 school system headquartered in Russellville, Alabama, operating nine elementary and high schools plus one Career-Technical Center across Franklin County in northwest Alabama. The district serves more than 3,500 students drawn from a county population of approximately 31,000, providing comprehensive academic instruction, career-technical education, special education, gifted programs, English Language Learner support, and mental health services. It also runs Alabama's First Class Pre-K program across six classrooms, 21st Century Community Learning Centers at six after-school locations, and adult continuing education programs.

The district operates under a government entity structure with no private ownership, funded primarily through federal Title I-V grants, Alabama State Department of Education appropriations, USDA Seamless Summer meal reimbursements, and local tax revenues. Its technology portfolio is built on standard educational administration platforms, including PowerSchool for student information management, LINQ Connect and Titan Parent Portal for cafeteria accounts, Finalsite for the multilingual district website (English, Spanish, Arabic, Burmese), NWEA MAP Growth for assessments, and Kuder for career planning. The district has secured over $35 million in community and federal grants over the past two decades through a dedicated Federal Programs Coordinator.

Commercially, the district generates no tuition revenue; all K-12 education and meals are provided at no charge to students. Optional a la carte cafeteria purchases and fee-based adult education classes (welding, photography, computer skills) constitute the only direct transactional revenue streams. Distribution is purely geographic, with students enrolled through zoned schools or schools of choice within the county, and the district has cultivated strong local partnerships with manufacturers such as Pilgrim's Pride, Vulcan Materials, and Wickles Pickles for career exploration programming. Greg Hamilton has served as Superintendent since November 2016, overseeing a five-member elected Board of Education.

Name

Franklin County School District

Legal name

Franklin County School District

Website

https://franklin.k12.al.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Franklin County School District is a public K-12 system in northwest Alabama operating nine schools and a Career-Technical Center, serving more than 3,500 students with free education, meals, and career-technical programs funded by federal, state, and local government sources.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Career technical education
• Early childhood education
• Community education programs
• Public school nutrition

Headquarters

HQ city

Russellville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: District operates as a public school system funded primarily through federal grants (Title I-VI), state education funding, and local tax revenues. All students receive free breakfast and lunch under Seamless Summer program.
2. Federal Education Grants: Title I (schoolwide programs at all 9 schools), Title II (professional development, class size reduction), Title III (English Language Learners), Title IV, Title V (Rural Education Achievement Program), and other federal program funding administered by Federal Programs Coordinator.
3. Community Education Grants: Over $35 million secured in grants over two decades for after-school programs, summer enrichment, adult education, curriculum enrichment, equipment, and professional development.
4. Cafeteria Meal Accounts: Parents can deposit funds into student cafeteria accounts via Titan Parent Portal app for a la carte purchases. All students receive free meals; extras require payment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Franklin County School District operates public K-12 education across nine elementary and high schools plus a Career-Technical Center serving approximately 3,500 students in northwest Alabama. Services include free breakfast and lunch under the Seamless Summer program, First Class Pre-K, special education, gifted education, English Language Learner support, after-school and summer enrichment, career-technical training, career coaching, and adult continuing education.

Product overview

Franklin County School District operates a comprehensive educational ecosystem comprising nine elementary and high schools and one Career-Technical Center. The district's technology portfolio includes the Finalsite-powered district website, PowerSchool SIS for student information management, the Child Nutrition Program with LINQ Connect and Titan Parent Portal integrations, Alabama's First Class Pre-K program (with six classrooms), Career Technical Center programs (Business, Cabinet Making, Collision Repair, Cosmetology, Drafting, Health Science, Industrial Maintenance, Welding), 21st Century Community Learning Center after-school programs, Career Coaching Services, and Community Education programs. The district serves approximately 3,500 students across northwest Alabama.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• First Class Pre-K Program Pre-kindergarten classrooms located at Belgreen High, East Franklin Jr. High, Phil Campbell Elementary, Red Bay Elementary, Tharptown Elementary, and Vina High; open to all four-year-olds with no registration fee.
• Franklin County Career Technical Center Programs Career-technical education programs including Business, Cabinet Making, Collision Repair, Cosmetology, Drafting & Pre-Engineering, Health Science, Industrial Maintenance, and Welding for high school students.
• 21st Century Community Learning Center After-school and summer academic enrichment, prevention education, ACT prep workshops, and parental involvement activities at six locations across the district.
• Child Nutrition Program School meal services providing free breakfast and lunch to all students under the Seamless Summer program, with optional pay-as-you-go a la carte purchases managed through Titan Parent Portal and LINQ Connect.
• Career Coaching Services Professional career guidance provided by three Career Coaches (Keslie Garrett, Jennifer Cook, Melissa McHenry) who serve all schools, helping students explore career paths, develop skills, prepare resumes, and connect with higher education and workforce opportunities via the Kuder/Alabama Career Planning System.
• Community Education and Adult Continuing Education Lifelong learning programs for adults and children, including adult continuing education classes (Basic Computer Skills, Excel, Photography, Welding, Floral Bow Tying, Extreme Couponing, Introduction to Bridge, Calligraphy), high school diploma completion, credit recovery, English language learning, parenting education, and enrichment; coordinated through Alabama Community Education with referrals to Northwest-Shoals Community College for Adult Basic Education.
• PowerSchool Student Information System Student information system with separate portals for parents, students, and teachers to access grades, attendance, and academic records across the district.
• Federal Programs (Title I-V) and At-Risk Student Support Federal Title I schoolwide programs at all nine schools, Title II professional development and class size reduction, Title III English Language Learners, Title IV student support, Title V Rural Education Achievement Program, McKinney-Vento homeless education support, and foster care educational stability services, administered by the Federal Programs Coordinator.
• Mental Health and Counseling Services District-coordinated student mental health services, suicide prevention, anti-bullying programs, Erin\u2019s Law, Annalynn\u2019s Law, alcohol/tobacco/drug prevention, and social worker support for students and families.
• School Health Services School nursing services including medication administration, immunization review, health screenings, first aid, and chronic illness management, led by a district Lead Nurse and a staff of school nurses across campuses.
• Special Education and Gifted Education Services Special education services including Child Find, eligibility exceptionalities evaluation, Individualized Education Programs, and gifted education programs aligned with the Alabama Administrative Code.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pre-K program rated highest quality by National Institute for Early Education Research for 13 consecutive years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• EARCOS (East Asia Regional Council of Schools)minorOthersInternational educational organization membership providing networking and professional development opportunities for international schools.
• International Baccalaureate (IB World School)minorOthersDistrict maintains IB World School status as part of the IB Continuum, offering international education programs.
• International Spanish AcademyminorOthersPartnership program for Spanish language education and cultural exchange.
• Local Businesses and IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local businesses including Alabama Candle Co., Belgreen Coatings, Clark Pulley, CNC Stonecrafters, Pilgrim's Pride, Essity, Golden Eagle Syrup, Leisure Creations, McVantage, Moore's Marinade, Wickles Pickles, One4, and Vulcan Materials for the 'Made in Alabama' career exploration event showcasing local manufacturing and products to 6th grade students.
• Northwest-Shoals Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partnership for adult basic education classes and workforce training programs. Adults are referred for Adult Basic Classes at NWSCC Shoals Campus (256-331-5200) or Phil Campbell Campus (256-331-6200). NWSCC also offers FREE workforce training programs.
• Alabama Community EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level partnership for community education initiatives including after-school programs, summer enrichment, adult education, and family involvement activities across 6 locations.
• Alabama State Department of EducationcoreOthersOversight and funding partnership including Title I-V funding, ALSDE RtI Guide implementation, Alabama Courses of Study alignment, ACAP testing, and state accountability requirements.
• USDA Food and Nutrition ServicecoreOthersFederal partnership for Child Nutrition Program providing free meals to all students under Seamless Summer program, operating under USDA non-discrimination policies.
• Alabama Extension ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for community education and outreach programs supporting family and adult learning initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Madison County Schools (Alabama): Neighboring public K-12 school district in North Alabama operating multiple elementary and high schools with similar Title I funding and rural/small-town demographics. Directly comparable in scale, funding model, and student services profile.
• Lauderdale County Schools (Alabama): Adjacent Northwest Alabama public school district serving a similar rural population base with comparable K-12 schools, career-technical programs, and federal Title funding structure.
• Colbert County Schools (Alabama): Public K-12 district in Northwest Alabama with similar size, Title I schoolwide coverage, and community-based program offerings serving a comparable rural population.
• Winston County Schools (Alabama): Small rural Alabama public school district with comparable enrollment scale, Title V Rural Education Achievement Program participation, and career-technical focus.
• Marion County Schools (Alabama): Rural Alabama public K-12 district of similar size operating multiple schools with Title I schoolwide programs, comparable community education and adult education offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Alabama State Department of Education: The state-level oversight and funding authority for all Alabama public K-12 districts including Franklin County. Sets curriculum standards (Alabama Courses of Study), administers state testing (ACAP), and allocates state education appropriations.

Others

• Alabama Community Education Association: State-level community education association partnering with Franklin County on after-school, summer enrichment, and adult education programs across 6 locations. Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor.
• Northwest-Shoals Community College: Regional community college that Franklin County partners with for adult basic education referrals, free workforce training, and dual enrollment programs. Adjacent education provider serving overlapping adult learner populations.
• PowerSchool: Student Information System vendor whose product Franklin County uses for enrollment, grades, and parent portal. Technology infrastructure provider / ecosystem partner rather than peer institution.

Emerging players

• Khan Academy: Free online K-12 educational content and tutoring platform used as a supplemental learning resource. Overlaps with Franklin County's after-school and credit recovery programs but as a complementary tool rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/franklincountyschoolsalabama

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

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