Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. (EVLV) announced that Spartanburg School District Five in South Carolina has deployed its Express and eXpedite security‑screening systems across all 14 schools in the district. The Express units screened an average of 3,100 students per day, achieving a 90.7% clear rate, while the eXpedite bag scanner recorded a 1.5% alert rate during peak morning arrivals, confirming the system’s high‑throughput, low‑friction performance.
Student and staff surveys conducted at Byrnes High School in Duncan revealed that 94.8% of students knew where to walk, 83.5% found the routine easy or very easy, 92.2% felt neutral or positive about the system, and 57% said they felt safer knowing a safety system was in place. These results demonstrate strong user acceptance and perceived safety benefits, key drivers for continued adoption in the education sector.
Evolv’s technology relies on AI‑sensor fusion, combining data from multiple sensors and machine‑learning algorithms to detect concealed threats in real time. The fusion approach allows the system to maintain a low alert rate while processing large volumes of students and bags quickly, which explains the 90.7% clear rate and 1.5% alert rate reported by the district. The technology’s ability to operate touchlessly and autonomously supports the district’s goal of minimizing disruption to the school day.
The deployment fits into Evolv’s broader strategy to expand its presence in education. The company already serves more than 1,300 school buildings, screening over 850,000 students and visitors daily. In its most recent earnings, Evolv reported Q4 2025 revenue of $38.5 million, up 32% year‑over‑year, and an EPS of –$0.03. The company has screened more than 3 billion people worldwide since 2019, underscoring the scale of its operations and the growing demand for AI‑driven security solutions.
The Spartanburg case reinforces Evolv’s market position and supports its growth trajectory. High customer retention in the education sector—92% of eligible K‑12 customers retained their contracts after an FTC resolution—combined with strong performance metrics from this deployment signals continued demand for Evolv’s solutions. The company’s expanding footprint and solid financial results suggest that the adoption of Express and eXpedite systems will contribute to future revenue growth and reinforce its competitive advantage in the security‑screening market.
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