Randolph County School System considering school closure

The Randolph County Board of Education is considering closing a school due to low enrollment and reductions in state funding.

District officials say enrollment at Uwharrie Ridge Six-Twelve has been steadily declining despite multiple recruitment efforts.

This year, it only had 369 students — roughly half of its capacity. Randolph County School System Superintendent Stephen Gainey recommended Monday night that the Board of Education close the school at the end of this year…

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