Oktibbeha County schools had faced years of poor academic performance before they were consolidated into the Starkville School District in 2015. A decade later, signs of success exist.
Parents, students and staff almost 10 years after the districts merged pointed to enhanced resources for county students that moved into city facilities, improved academic ratings, opportunities for new friends and clubs and even an almost movie-like moment.
It’s gone so well that the efforts to expand school consolidation are growing.
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