"How are the schools?" is the question most frequently asked by clients relocating from other states. Companies also consider the quality of schools when evaluating whether to establish or relocate a business here.  

Here's what the National Association of Realtors has to say about the importance of schools:  "Of all the local neighborhood amenities that can influence a buyer's decision to purchase a home, proximity to good quality schools is one of the most influential." Whether or not you currently have children in school, the market value of your home is affected by the quality of neighborhood schools.  

There are now 143,289 students in Wake County Public Schools, an increase of 3,690 students from last year and the Wake County Schools have been featured frequently in the local and National news in recent months.  There are plenty of questions and discussions about building new schools, community based assignments vs. socio-economic diversity assignments, budget reductions, and many other issues.  

The Wake County Public School System website is an excellent source for keeping current and becoming involved.  Here are some of the informative links:

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