County school districts in West Virginia are facing a funding crisis. Significant outmigration resulting in decreased school enrollment has caused the state legislature to change the state school aid formula, forcing school districts to lay off large numbers of low-seniority employees. The state legislature's perception that public schools are overstaffed, as well as insufficient property taxation and a statewide economic downturn make it unlikely that school funding will change in the next few years. Tables and graphs showing budget information, number of reductions because of layoffs, and administrator-to-student ratio comparisons are included. (8 references) (EJS)