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Logan County Schools Face Closure | Charleston News
Logan County faces tough choices as it eyes closing three under-enrolled elementary schools—Justice, South Man, and Hugh Dingess—due to a steep drop in student numbers and aging infrastructure. Over 300 students left last year alone, slashing district funding by nearly $2 million, while the cost to renovate these schools tops $8 million. This crisis reflects a statewide trend: more families are opting for homeschooling or private schools, aided by West Virginia’s Hope Scholarship program. With five thousand students leaving public schools across the state last year—and up to ten more schools…
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