Campus Size

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A larger campus usually affords more athletic and recreational facilities. A few acres are the difference between a campus that feels like a miniature Rice versus one that feels like a miniature Galleria. Larger campuses tend to be further away from the city center. Private schools have almost twice as much land space than public schools; the average campus size for all schools is 21 acres. (Source: The Schools)

Students Per Acre

Also relating to campus size, this number is a more precise measurement of density. Public schools are approximately four times as dense as private schools. Higher numbers usually indicate that a school has more tall buildings with less green space, while lower numbers indicate shorter buildings with more green space. The average density across all schools is 36 students per acre.

Article last updated on November 8, 2015.

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