Summary
Enrollment is 13,247 for next year with elementary schools at 82 percent real capacity thanks to Russell Branch. Under a cautious 2 percent annual growth assumption, the district projects roughly 14,400–14,500 students — pushing elementary to 96 percent and middle schools to 100 percent capacity — with timing dependent on when the city hits 75,000 residents. A third high school was ruled out on cost grounds (~$150 million plus $18 million for land).
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Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
A third high school would require roughly another 7.5 cents of sales tax; renovations at Bob Jones and James Clemens will expand capacity instead.
Students and teachers, who gain classroom space and breathing room; families buying in Madison.
If growth accelerates (e.g., Space Command or Triana build-out), schools could hit capacity sooner than projected.
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Work Session - Jun 16, 2026
Enrollment is 13,247 for next year with elementary schools at 82 percent real capacity thanks to Russell Branch. Under a cautious 2 percent annual growth assumption, the district projects roughly 14,400–14,500 students — pushing elementary to 96 percent and middle schools to 100 percent capacity — with timing dependent on when the city hits 75,000 residents. A third high school was ruled out on cost grounds (~$150 million plus $18 million for land).
Madison City Schools rezoning: 1,700 students likely moving schools; see new zoning map
Madison City Schools rezoning: 1,700 students likely moving schools; see new zoning map AL.com
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