Today's Weather Upcoming Events Charter Schools Durham County has eight charter schools, the second most of any community in the state. These schools operate under license from the State of North Carolina under customized contracts to conduct innovative education efforts.
Charter schools provide parents a choice in the public education of their children.
Public tax dollars are the primary funding sources for charter schools. Local, state, and federal dollars follow the child to a charter school. These schools have open enrollment with no discrimination, no religious associations, and no tuition. More Information About North Carolina's Charter School Initiatives .