Outstanding public and non-public education available
Public School Systems
Most public schools are part of county-wide systems with the exception being the Chapel Hill/Carrboro city system. Students have options for academic emphasis as well as the type of school year calendar in the public school system, grades K through 12. The traditional schools offer a core of base studies along with a host of electives with a standard nine-month school year. The year-around schools offer the same curriculum but with a 12-month school year divided into four tracks with three- to four-week vacations between tracks. The magnet schools offer specialized curriculums with major emphasis in several disciplines based on the student's future plans.
All of these programs are not available in every area, so parents should review the county school web sites and contact the Board of Education for specifics.
Buyers Advantage Group Realty has listed the county school links below to help you better understand the Triangle educational scene. For additional comparisons statewide and nationally, use the Report Card and GreatSchools links.
Durham Co Public SchoolsFranklin Co Public Schools
Granville Co Public Schools
Harnett County Public Schools
Johnston Co Public Schools
Lee Co Public Schools
Orange Co Public Schools
Wake Co Public Schools
NC Public School Report Card
GreatSchools
Chapel Hill/Carrboro Public Schools
This school system is nationally recognized as one of the highest achieving systems in the country. It consists of eight grade schools, four middle schools and two high schools. In addition, a hospital school, located within the University of North Carolina complex, provides grade K-12 patients the opportunity to continue their education while being treated.
http://www.chccs.k12.nc.us/Chatham County Public Schools
Headquartered in Pittsboro, the Chatham County School System has nine grade schools, two middle schools and three high schools. The system prides itself in the "Find Child" program, which ensures all physically and mentally handicapped children receive an education.
http://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/Private and Parochial Schools
There is a great variety of private and parochial schools for K-12 students in the Triangle. Approximately 70 percent of these schools are affiliated with religious institutions. These non-public schools must meet certain state requirements. The Division of Non-Public Education in the state Department of Administration is responsible for administrating all of the non-public education. These schools vary greatly and parents should research them thoroughly. A great deal of information is available about these schools through the Division of Non-Public Education.
Division of Non-Public EducationChoosing a non-public school
Non-public schools requirements
Directory of non-public schools
Private school web sites
Charter Schools
Charter Schools are private schools, but qualify for public funding through local, state and federal monies the same as the public school systems. These schools offer innovative learning programs. They emphasize expanded learning experiences for both at risk and academically gifted students. These schools are also regulated by the state Division of Non-Public Education. For more information and a list of schools follow the link.
Charter schoolsHome Schooling
North Carolina offers home schooling for children between seven and 16 years of age. See the state web site for all of the requirements. Currently about 3.5 percent of the state's students are enrolled in home schools. For information on the requirements for home school and the home school association, follow these links.
Home school requirementsNorth Carolinians for Home School
Community and Technical Colleges
North Carolina offers one of the largest and most recognized community college programs in the country with several schools within the Triangle. These schools offer certificate and associate degree programs in a variety of business and technical majors.
NC Community CollegesWilson Technical (Wilson)
Central Carolina (Sanford)
Nash Community (Rocky Mount)
Vance-Granville (Henderson)
Durham Technical (Durham)
Wake Technical (Raleigh)
Colleges and Universities (bachelor/postgraduate degrees)
The Triangle features three major universities, including the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, NC State University in Raleigh, and Duke University in Durham. Nationally know for their Atlantic Coast Conference sports, all are excellent academic institutions. A variety of graduate and post graduate programs, including schools of Medicine, Law, Veterinary Medicine, Engineering, Education and many others, are available at these schools.
University of North CarolinaNorth Carolina State University
Duke University
The area also offers many smaller, public and private colleges and universities providing degrees in arts, communication, education, business, and nursing.
Barton CollegeCampbell University
Elon University
Louisburg College
Meredith Collage
Mount Olive College
North Carolina Central University
North Carolina Wesleyan College
Peace College
St Augustine College
Shaw University
Schools for the Arts
North Carolina prides itself in art education. The North Carolina School of the Arts is nationally recognized as one of the finest arts schools in the country. The nationally known Art Institute has a school located in Charlotte. In addition, several colleges and universities in the area feature recognized art departments.
North Carolina School of the ArtsArt Institute of Charlotte
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