Orange Co./Wake Co./Franklin Co./Johnston Co. School Systems
Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, CaryThe Triangle Area
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and the comment about less drugs and violence is very true! I dont think that any school can do well with those 2 things. Dont rush into anything, just rent first there are plenty of places that have 7 month leases. Between moving , looking for a house, schools and getting that "Im sure feeling, I would rent first. You will like it here much better being that your pregnant, much more family friendly
Here's a comparative Durham County puts out, but if you scroll down you eventually get to a comparison of all the counties in the area.
http://www.durham-nc.com/pdf/2006school_scores.pdf (broken link)
Don't forget that Carrboro kids go to Chapel Hill-Carrboro schools, and our homes on average are more affordable. Here's a link to a virtual tour of the new high school in Carrboro:
The Carrboro Visitor Center has plans for you! (http://carrborovisitorcenter.com/videopostcards.html - broken link)
There is also a link to the school website from that page.
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