Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill

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The Triangle offers a wide variety of educational options.. The area has some of the highest-ranking schools in the Southeast and the nation.

There are a large number of public schools, but also magnet schools and charter schools as well. Add to that the fine private schools and you'll have no problem finding the right educational opportunities for your child.

The Wake County Public School system serves Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Morrisville and Wake Forest. The system is comprised of 121 schools (78 elementary, 23 middle, 16 high and 4 special/alternative), and includes both traditional and magnet programs.

The magnet programs, which are designed to provide advanced studies for promising students, encompass such areas of study as creative arts, sciences, international studies, classical studies, foreign languages, statistics, engineering, dance, and ballet. A number of schools in the area have gone to a year-round program, offering a more balanced approach to families, and overcoming the 'summer gap' that leaves so many students behind at the beginning of a traditional school year.

In his 1999 state-of-the-state address, Gov. Jim Hunt laid down his plan to make North Carolina’s public school system the best in the country by 2010. The governor says, "In today's economy, education isn't just a right - it's a competitive necessity." He goes on to underscore the importance of what he calls "a solid education" and "an educated workforce.

Govenor Easley in 2003 - "We have made great progress in education in North Carolina. Our students are performing above the southeastern and national averages on national exams and last year made record gains on the ABCs. While we have made remarkable progress, we must stay focused on continuing to make improvements for all children in our schools."