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Hancock County Schools will stay open in 2026-27 despite debt, enrollment drop, and ongoing financial struggles.
Hancock County Schools in West Virginia will not close or consolidate any schools for the 2026-27 school year, according to Superintendent Walter Saunders, who confirmed all schools will open as scheduled.
The district remains under state control due to financial distress, including over $10 million in debt and overstaffing linked to misuse of federal relief funds.
Enrollment has dropped to 3,300 students, down about 1,400 since 2017, partly due to the state’s HOPE Scholarship program, which remains fully funded despite legislative efforts to cap it.
Staff reductions are underway, with a deadline of April 1 for finalizing staffing plans.
Board members warn ongoing enrollment declines and financial pressures could eventually force closures.
Las escuelas del condado de Hancock permanecerán abiertas en 2026-27 a pesar de la deuda, la caída de la matrícula y las continuas luchas financieras.