Overview

Wake County Public School System runs public K-12 education for families across Wake County, North Carolina, combining neighborhood schools with magnet programs and specialized academies. Its schools teach children from elementary through high school, with alternative programs and special education for students who need different learning settings or support. The district coordinates student transportation, school meals and family services alongside classroom instruction. The school board oversees the system, and its public budget combines state funding with local dollars. Formed in 1976 by merging Raleigh City and Wake County schools, WCPSS is based in Cary, North Carolina.