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Number of school closures in the United States, 1985-2024

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US school closures declined from nearly 1,300 in 2016 to 365 in 2023

Number of school closures in the United States, 1985-2024

Source

US Department of Education; FSA

Date

02 Jun 2024

Notes

School closures in the United States increased after 1986, reaching 700 in 1990. A slight decline followed between 1996 and 2000, averaging 270 yearly closures. However, the trend reversed after 2000, peaking in 2016 with nearly 1,300 closures. The declining enrollment rate and insufficient funding led to several school closures. Since then, the number has been declining, with 365 school closures reported in 2023 and 14 in the first five months of 2024. 

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