West Virginia Schools Consider Closures Amid Enrollment Decline and Funding Cuts

Randolph County Schools in West Virginia are discussing potential closures due to a projected loss of 240 students this academic year, leading to an estimated $2 million funding reduction and the need to cut approximately 30 staff positions. This situation mirrors trends across West Virginia, where declining student enrollment, partly influenced by the expansion of the Hope Scholarship, is causing significant financial strain on school districts.