Hover over this interactive map to explore a breakdown of public school principals hired between October 2024 and October 2025. Agile’s analysis shows that over one in five public schools (21.5%) welcomed a new principal, a striking reminder of how leadership transitions continue to reshape K–12 education.

Some states, like Idaho (30.24%), are seeing nearly a third of their schools led by new principals, while others, such as Maryland (10.58%), remain relatively stable. While enrollment size does not appear to be a strong driver of turnover, the impact of these shifts can ripple across everything from staff culture to instructional priorities.

For education companies, these transitions offer both a challenge and an opportunity. Understanding the scale, where and when leadership changes occur can help guide outreach and inform sales planning.