Education

Colleges & Universities

The Research Triangle Region of North Carolina is home to 18 colleges and universities. Collectively, they have an annual enrollment of well over 150,000 students. These institutions are a critical factor in our region’s economic success.

Tier One Research Universities

38,442

ENROLLMENT

10,682

DEGREES CONFERRED ANNUALLY

$476M

R&D EXPENDITURES

16,539

ENROLLMENT

6,600

DEGREES CONFERRED ANNUALLY

$1.13B

R&D EXPENDITURES

31539

ENROLLMENT

9,948

DEGREES CONFERRED ANNUALLY

$1.1B

R&D EXPENDITURES

 

4-Year Colleges and Universities

 
 

Wake Technical Community College

Wake Tech is North Carolina’s largest community college, serving over 74,000 adults annually, with six campuses, three training centers, multiple community sites, and a comprehensive array of online learning options. Wake Tech is accredited and offers more than 240 associate’s degrees, diplomas, and certificates that prepare students for university transfer or immediate employment.

 

74,000+

STUDENTS ENROLLED

250+

DEGREE, DIPLOMA, AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

 

K-12 Education (Public)

Garner is served by the Wake County Public School System, the largest school system in the state and the 15th largest in the country. WCPSS enjoys an outstanding reputation in the region and across the nation. Our residents and local leaders understand the value of a quality education, which is why Wake County has one of the top performing school systems in the nation.

+ Elementary Schools (Grades K-5)

  • Aversboro Elementary (Traditional Calendar) - 1605 Aversboro Rd.
  • Creech Road Elementary (Traditional Calendar) - 450 Creech Rd.
  • East Garner Elementary (IB Magnet School, Traditional Calendar) - 5545 Jones Sausage Rd.
  • Rand Road Elementary (Multi-track, Year-Round Calendar) - 300 Arbor Greene Dr.
  • Smith Magnet Elementary (IB Magnet School, Traditional Calendar) - 1101 Maxwell Dr.
  • Timber Drive Elementary (Year-Round Calendar) - 1601 Timber Dr.
  • Vance Elementary (Multi-track, Year-Round Calendar) - 8808 Old State Rd.
  • Vandora Springs Elementary (Traditional Calendar) - 1300 Vandora Springs Rd.
  • Bryan Road Elementary (Traditional Calendar) - 8317 Bryan Rd.

+ Middle Schools (Grades 6-8)

  • East Garner Magnet (IB Magnet School, Traditional Calendar) - 6301 Jones Sausage Rd.
  • North Garner Middle School (Year-Round Calendar) - 720 Powell Dr.

+ High Schools (Grades 9-12)

  • Garner Magnet High (IB Magnet School, Traditional Calendar) - 2101 Spring Dr.
  • South Garner High (Traditional Calendar) - 8228 Hebron Church Road
 

#1

Wake County is ranked #1 nationwide in “Gold Standard” teachers

 

1,452

WCPSS has more national board-certified teachers than any other district in the United States

 

47.5%

WCPSS teachers, guidance counselors, media specialists, and other school professionals have an advanced degree