From The Banner · Talia Richman · · 40s
Montgomery County Schools Report Dramatic Enrollment Drop
Montgomery County schools report a dramatic enrollment decline, projecting 27,000 fewer students by 2036.
In brief
Montgomery County schools report a dramatic enrollment decline, projecting 27,000 fewer students by 2036. Montgomery County schools will lose 27,000 students by 2036, prompting potential campus closures. Originally reported by The Banner.
Current Enrollment
Montgomery County schools educate just under 152,000 students this year.
Year-Over-Year Decline
This represents a drop of more than 4,000 children since last year.
Historic Drop
The district’s steepest year-over-year decline in nearly five decades.
Projected Future Drop
In 10 years, MCPS expects to enroll roughly 138,000 students, a decrease of more than 27,000 students since 2019.
The key point
Montgomery County schools will lose 27,000 students by 2036, prompting potential campus closures.
