School facility design features influence the learning process and are central concerns of educational planners. This study identified the features existing in Georgias schools to determine the trends in school design. Two main areas were selected inclusive of the schools physical environment and the schools functional environment. The following categories were analyzed: Energy Efficient, Flexible, and Sustained Designs; Aesthetics; Safety; Collaboration; Classroom Space and Furnishings; Technology; Organization of Classroom and Administrative Offices; Student Communal Spaces and School Grounds; Teacher Facilities; Instructional/Social Program Services and Opportunities; Classroom Instructional Opportunities; Instructional Opportunities and Educational Programs; Organization of Instruction; and Community or Social Use. Seventy-one participants completed the electronic survey providing responses indicating trends occurring in Georgias schools. At least 50% of the trends found for Georgias schools through voluntary responses to the survey were also found in a comparison study in Virginia. Descriptive data of the open-ended responses were categorized as the most unique features, the features liked least, and the features liked most. Although consideration is given since responses only represent approximately 3% of Georgias schools, recommendations include that the study results be used as a benchmark for individual districts and schools in regard to facility planning. Representing over 50% of features to occur for each category surveyed, four prominent recommendations were suggested as benchmarks: Collaboration (Planning, Funding, and Technology); Safety and Security; Aesthetic Considerations; and Technology. Further design features recommended for consideration in the future include the following: " Design communal spaces to enhance learning while encouraging student social skills " Continue to utilize classroom space as a resource for flexibility and to facilitate instruction " Disperse administrative offices for safety and functional purposes " Enhance grounds for complimentary, aesthetic purposes " Construct teacher facilities to accommodate professional and personable work spaces with consideration to teacher work stations " Assess instructional and social services or opportunities in relation to student success and community needs " Continue to design specialized classroom spaces and furnishings for broadening classroom instructional experiences " Assess student and academic programs in relation to educational programs " Adapt organization of instruction to maximize learning " Assess community and social use in relation to community needs " Employ more efficient and sustainable designs