"It becomes a different story when you're going outside your district and doing something this large."
Beginning in 1912, older pupils were sent outside the district to continue their education.
Over all, he said, only 48 percent of the money came from contributors outside the district.
But he had recently moved a few miles outside his district, which proved symbolic.
A greater selection of food can be found outside the historic district.
All of the candidates in Tuesday's primary are black except one, a 72-year-old white man who lives outside the district.
He resigned from the school board to pastor a church outside the district.
Students living outside the district with a sibling who will be in grades one through five.
As shown on the map at right, most development is occurring outside the district.
Additionally, through the school choice program, open enrollment is available to students outside the district.