Montgomery County High Schools merger
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To Me if You have the opportunity to get a 40 year loan to improve the Schools then take it
As much as I hate to admit it, it is absolutely inevitable. Just like what you are seeing in Stanly, it is coming everywhere. The further you are from the urban centers the more inevitable it comes as a matter of survival. Small rural areas are dying in NC and this is the next logical step. It is happening everywhere. Some more slowly than others.
Washington County (348 square miles not including water) is looking at combining Creswell and Plymouth to become a one high school county. Currently the schools have 103 and 328 students.
About six or so years ago Martin County consolidated from four to two schools and now there is talk of going from two to one with 860 students. County is 461 square miles.
Bear Creek and Roanoke became South Creek HS with Roanoke's campus being the new school. Enrollment is 300.
Williamston and Jamesville consolidated with Williamston's campus becoming Riverside HS. Enrollment is 560.
Montgomery County 492 square miles (land). East 672 and West 601 would be 1,273 enrollment consolidated. If Stanly County went to two schools they would be about the same size as Montgomery County.
About six or so years ago Martin County consolidated from four to two schools and now there is talk of going from two to one with 860 students. County is 461 square miles.
Bear Creek and Roanoke became South Creek HS with Roanoke's campus being the new school. Enrollment is 300.
Williamston and Jamesville consolidated with Williamston's campus becoming Riverside HS. Enrollment is 560.
Montgomery County 492 square miles (land). East 672 and West 601 would be 1,273 enrollment consolidated. If Stanly County went to two schools they would be about the same size as Montgomery County.
Same thing should he done in western Chatham County. The patching of the old schools is to the point of ridiculous now. Sad thing its the adults and their rivalry that is hurting the kids and preventing them from getting. A new state of the art facilities and improved education. Kudos to stanly and montgomery counties for looking at doing the right thing for their kids.
Great post. I am on outsider to the situation, but I know a number of people who are involved. It sounds like it is the best option for the students in terms of preparing them for college and giving them more options in class. Which is far more important than a sports rivalry.
