Citing a drop in enrollment across Georgia, the Clayton County Board of Education is considering closing several schools to consolidate student populations.
According to a board presentation discussed an Aug. 25 work session, officials expect enrollment to drop 2% to 3% in the county over the next five years, lowering funding and causing staffing challenges.
The presentation showed that since the 2021 school year, overall enrollment fell by more than 700 students in the public school district…