USA Today, February 2, 2017: (Opinion) Betsy DeVos has a rural problem: Column
“Simply put, most rural districts lack the enrollment and finances to support multiple schools. In fact, only around 20% of them currently have more than one elementary school. The problem gets worse as children grow up: Only 7% of rural districts have more than a single high school. According to recent federal data, only around 6% of rural students attend a private school, suggesting private options are also uncommon in rural communities.”