Does New Hanover County Schools build multi-story schools?
Yes, New Hanover County Schools builds multi-story schools where appropriate. Due to tremendous growth in the county, the school system will continue developing plans for multi-story sites. There are some restrictions, however. National and state building codes require all kindergarten and first-grade students be housed on the ground floor and to have direct exits to the outdoors from all spaces they use, including classrooms, media centers and cafeterias. Due to these restrictions, most elementary schools are one-story buildings.
