Abstract
The purpose of this study is to clarify the actual condition of the plan of middle schools in the rural area. Recently, many middle schools are remodeling the buildings and facilities based on the department system. This study, through analyzing on 3 cases of middle school in korea and japan. This article discuses about the basic characteristics of the plan composition and the education programs of 3 middle schools. The results of this study are summarized as follows; Home room and home base should be more faithfully. Various common space is needed to comfortable school life of students. In case of side corridor type plane, moving path is much needed. Most of them take horizontal zoning system in the department system of middle schools. Media space is very important to enhance the characteristics of each subject zone.