4% drop in school enrollment
Oconee County school enrollment this week is pegged at 10,209. It’s a four percent decrease from the 2019-20. But Dr. Michael Thorsland, superintendent, says it’s not a surprise. “We anticipated a drop this year as parents considered other schooling options due to the virus.” Enrollment this year is divided between face-to-face instruction and at-home instruction. A total of 78% of Oconee’s student population has opted for face-to-face.