How Much Does it Cost to Build a Junior High School?
The following analysis estimates the cost to build a jr. High School, 2-3 Story using US National Average costs from 2019 RSMeans cost data. Costs are derived from a building model that assumes basic components, using union and open shop labor for a 110,000 square foot building.
Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs in a specific city or metropolitan area, go to our index of School, Jr High, 2-3 Story models by state.
NOTE: This cost estimate uses 2019 RSMeans data. A more accurate estimate using current RSMeans cost data is available in RSMeans Data Online.
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Jr. High School, 2-3 Story Construction Cost Assumption |
| Location: |
US National Average
|
| Story Count: |
2
|
| Story Height (L.F.): |
15
|
| Floor Area (S.F.): |
110,000
|
| Basement Included: |
No
|
| Data Release: |
Year 2019
|
|
School, Jr High, 2-3 Story with Brick Veneer / Reinforced Concrete
| Cost Estimate (Standard Union Labor) |
% of Total |
Cost Per SF |
Cost |
| SubTotal |
100% |
$145.85 |
$16,043,151.25 |
| Contractor Fees (General Conditions,Overhead,Profit) |
25% |
$36.46 |
$4,010,787.81 |
| Architectural Fees |
7% |
$12.76 |
$1,403,775.73 |
| Total Building Cost |
$195.07 |
$21,457,714.80 |
| Cost Estimate (Open Shop) |
% of Total |
Cost Per SF |
Cost |
| SubTotal |
100% |
$130.46 |
$14,350,701.42 |
| Contractor Fees (General Conditions,Overhead,Profit) |
25% |
$32.62 |
$3,587,675.36 |
| Architectural Fees |
7% |
$11.42 |
$1,255,686.37 |
| Total Building Cost |
$174.49 |
$19,194,063.15 |
Other Square Foot Model Building Type Options:
School, Jr High, 2-3 Story with E.I.F.S. / Rigid Steel
School, Jr High, 2-3 Story with Fiber Cement / Rigid Steel
School, Jr High, 2-3 Story with Metal Panel / Rigid Steel
School, Jr High, 2-3 Story with Stone Veneer / Reinforced Concrete
School, Jr High, 2-3 Story with Tilt-up Concrete Panels / Reinforced Concrete
