Alabama · STD.2.1

Minimum Site Size for New Middle or Junior High Schools

Regulatory
Required
Active

A new Alabama middle or junior high school site must contain at least 10 acres plus one additional acre for every 100 students.

State
Alabama
Applies to
Applies to sites for new middle or junior high schools.
Trigger
Selection and approval of a site for a new middle or junior high school.
Conditions
Minimum site size is 10 acres plus one additional acre per 100 students based on projected enrollment.
Responsible actors
Alabama State Board of Education

Evidence & sources

NCSI profile
Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 34
Legal sources
  • Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-2-2-.04 — Alabama Administrative Code Rule 290-2-2-.04 (Administrative Rule, primary)
Verification
Profile Only

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