Lathan McKee Orange Beach Middle School

Orange Beach Middle School

Orange Beach Middle School is a 131,800-square-foot academic campus designed to serve a growing coastal community. The facility includes 31 education classrooms, two science labs with adjoining science classrooms, and a 4,400-square-foot media center supporting collaborative and independent learning. The program features a full-size auditorium; dedicated band and choral facilities with support spaces; a cafeteria with seating for 384 students indoors and 288 students outdoors; and a large gymnasium with four locker rooms, coaches’ offices, and laundry facilities. The campus was planned with a secure design approach, emphasizing controlled access, efficient circulation, and durable materials suited for a coastal environment while promoting flexible, student-centered instructional spaces.

Location

Bay Minette, AL

Year

2022

Size / area

131,800 SF

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