Raleigh County Board of Education Votes to Close Two Elementary Schools
The Raleigh County Board of Education has voted to permanently close Mabscott Elementary School and Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary School at the end of the 2026-27 school year. The decision was made at a meeting in Beckley, West Virginia.
Charleston Huntington, WV, November 10, 2026 — The Raleigh County Board of Education has officially voted to permanently close two elementary schools within the county. The decision, made during a recent meeting held in Beckley, West Virginia, will affect Mabscott Elementary School and Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary School.
According to the resolution, both schools are slated for permanent closure at the conclusion of the 2026-27 academic year. This timeframe allows for planning and transition over the next several school years.
The Raleigh County Board of Education made the vote following deliberations at their meeting in Beckley. No further details regarding the rationale behind the closures or plans for displaced students and staff were provided in the summary.
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