[EKUAlum05]

For the record, this is EVERYWHERE. Not just Kentucky. EVERYWHERE.

Why do rural County schools almost everywhere in the country struggle? Well it's because their talent pool of 30 minutes basically only covers their own district and as a school they usually are at best a mediocre district because just like football and basketball players, teacher and administrator talent quality also follows this model.

Why does almost every major city only have one or two inner city schools capable of consistently winning while all the other teams struggle? Because even though their talent pool may be massive, they are not positioned based on those questions to be the answer compared to either a private school or the top tier suburban school that can draw from the same pool.

Why are some independent school districts capable of excelling? They have more flexibility to make moves easier and shape their identity as a school or program more easily than a County school.

Why are other independent school districts almost always struggling to compete? The same reasons that benefit some independent schools can also be troublesome for others. If the budget from tax dollars is shrinking or there are too many hands in the cookie jar with no real direction it may prove a worse option than even the County school (Danville vs. Boyle County recently anyone?)