Facts and Figures About "Small" Rural Public School Districts


Last Updated: February 26, 2014
 

Facts and Figures About "Small" Rural Public School Districts

Question: What percentage of rural public school districts in the U.S. is considered “small?”

Answer: About half of all rural districts are considered small, that is, their enrollment is below the national median for rural school districts.

Source: Why Rural Matters, 2011–2012, Rural School and Community Trust, www.ruraledu.org.


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