Wake County Schools First Day of School

Monday August 24th 2026 First Day of School
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Abbotts Creek ElementaryAdams ElementaryAlston Ridge ElementaryAlston Ridge MiddleApex ElementaryApex Friendship ElementaryApex Friendship HighApex Friendship MiddleApex HighApex MiddleAthens Drive HighAversboro Elementary
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Baileywick Road ElementaryBallentine ElementaryBanks Road ElementaryBarton Pond ElementaryBarwell Road ElementaryBaucom ElementaryBeaverdam ElementaryBrassfield ElementaryBrentwood ElementaryBriarcliff ElementaryBrier Creek ElementaryBrooks ElementaryBryan Road ElementaryBuckhorn Creek ElementaryBugg Elementary
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Carnage MiddleCarpenter ElementaryCarroll MiddleCarver ElementaryCary ElementaryCary HighCedar Fork ElementaryCentennial Campus MiddleCombs ElementaryConn ElementaryConnections AcademyCreech Road ElementaryCrossroads Flex
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Davis Drive ElementaryDavis Drive MiddleDillard Drive ElementaryDillard Drive MiddleDouglas ElementaryDurant Road ElementaryDurant Road Middle
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East Cary MiddleEast Garner ElementaryEast Garner MiddleEast Millbrook MiddleEast Wake HighEnloe High
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Farmington Woods ElementaryForest Pines Drive ElementaryForestville Road ElementaryFox Road ElementaryFuller ElementaryFuquay-Varina ElementaryFuquay-Varina HighFuquay-Varina Middle
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Garner HighGreen ElementaryGreen Hope ElementaryGreen Hope HighGreen Level High
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Harris Creek ElementaryHerbert Akins Rd ElementaryHerbert Akins Road MiddleHeritage ElementaryHeritage HighHeritage MiddleHighcroft ElementaryHilburn Drive AcademyHodge Road ElementaryHolly Grove ElementaryHolly Grove MiddleHolly Ridge ElementaryHolly Ridge MiddleHolly Springs ElementaryHolly Springs HighHortons Creek ElementaryHunter Elementary
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Jeffreys Grove ElementaryJones Dairy ElementaryJoyner Elementary
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Kingswood ElementaryKnightdale ElementaryKnightdale High
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Lacy ElementaryLake Myra ElementaryLaurel Park ElementaryLead Mine ElementaryLeesville Road ElementaryLeesville Road HighLeesville Road MiddleLigon MiddleLincoln Heights ElementaryLockhart ElementaryLongviewLufkin Road MiddleLynn Road Elementary
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Martin MiddleMiddle Creek ElementaryMiddle Creek HighMillbrook ElementaryMillbrook HighMills Park ElementaryMills Park MiddleMoore Square MiddleMorrisville ElementaryMount Vernon
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Needham Broughton HighNeuse River MiddleNorth Forest Pines ElementaryNorth Garner MiddleNorth Ridge ElementaryNorth Wake College And Career AcademyNorthwoods Elementary
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Oak Grove ElementaryOakview ElementaryOberlin MiddleOlds ElementaryOlive Chapel Elementary
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Panther Creek HighParkside ElementaryPartnership ElementaryPenny Road ElementaryPhillips HighPine Hollow MiddlePleasant Grove ElementaryPleasant Union ElementaryPoe ElementaryPowell Elementary
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Rand Road ElementaryReedy Creek ElementaryReedy Creek MiddleRichland Creek ElementaryRiver Bend ElementaryRiver Bend MiddleRiver Oaks MiddleRogers Lane ElementaryRolesville ElementaryRolesville HighRolesville MiddleRoot Elementary
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Salem ElementarySalem MiddleSanderson HighSanford Creek ElementaryScore AcademyScotts Ridge ElementarySmith ElementarySouth Garner HighSouth Lakes ElementarySoutheast Raleigh ElementarySoutheast Raleigh HighStough ElementarySwift Creek ElementarySycamore Creek Elementary
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Timber Drive ElementaryTurner Creek Elementary
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Underwood Elementary
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Vance ElementaryVandora Springs ElementaryVernon Malone College And Career Academy
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Wake Early College Of Health And ScienceWake Ec Of Information & BiotechnologiesWake Forest ElementaryWake Forest High SchoolWake Forest Middle SchoolWake Stem Early College High SchoolWake Virtual ElementaryWake Virtual HighWake Virtual MiddleWake Young Men'S Leadership AcademyWake Young Women'S Leadership AcademyWakefield ElementaryWakefield HighWakefield MiddleWakelon ElementaryWalnut Creek ElementaryWashington ElementaryWeatherstone ElementaryWendell ElementaryWendell MiddleWest Cary MiddleWest Lake ElementaryWest Lake MiddleWest Millbrook MiddleWhite Oak ElementaryWilburn ElementaryWildwood Forest ElementaryWiley ElementaryWillow Spring HighWillow Springs Elementary
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Yates Mill ElementaryYork Elementary
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Zebulon ElementaryZebulon Middle

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Wake County Schools located?
Wake County Schools is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, and serves the surrounding areas within Wake County, which is part of the Research Triangle metro area.
What is weather typically like on the first day of school?
On the first day of school, which falls on August 24, the weather in Raleigh can vary, but typically ranges from the mid-80s to low-90s Fahrenheit. Given the possibility of drizzle or overcast skies, it's a good idea to wear light layers and bring a rain jacket just in case. Don't forget to stay hydrated and carry a water bottle!
How many schools are in Wake County Schools?
There are about 200 schools in Wake County Schools, serving around 160,000 students. The district offers education from Pre-K through 12th grade.
Is Wake County Schools a public school district?
Wake County Schools is a public school district located in North Carolina, funded by local and state resources. This means that it operates under the guidelines and regulations set forth by the state of NC.

Sources: NCES-PSC. Historical weather from Open-Meteo. Start dates compiled from published school calendars.

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