Youngsville

As with its sister satellite communities to Raleigh, growth has come to Youngsville. The amount of land available for development has begun transforming Youngsville, as newcomers arrive - attracted to life in the countryside, but yet tethered to amenities of the nearby big cities.

So here you are. You have made your choice to move to North Carolina, specifically to the Greater Research Triangle area. Good choice! Many people have decided that living here will provide the very best lifestyle available, including buying a home in Youngsville, landing the best employment and even finding the best schools and/or or higher education. Thousands of people have made the decision to relocate to the Research Triangle, just like you. A newcomer will find why the Greater Research Triangle has ranked as one of the best regions in North Carolina to live or work, to buy the best real estate, to start a business, to raise a family, or even to retire.

THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN YOUNGSVILLE

Exploring life in Youngsville is a good decision, and here are fun things to know:

*Youngsville Fall Festival - is held in September each year.

*Lake Donna Party - is an annual bash that has an ironic undercurrent. Today, there is no water. That's right - the party is held on a grassy lawn where Lake Donna once shimmered long ago. From the 1950’s to the 1960’s it was a recreational swimming area operated by Harry & Lucille Privette and was named after their daughter Donna – hence the name Lake "Donna".

During the summer local teens from all over flocked here to dance and party during the summer. But, alas, as all good things go when the Privettes sold the property the swimming pools were filled in and the building was converted to a dressmaking shop. But if you talk to anyone who was a teenager here during that time you can see the dreamy look in his or her eyes when they talk about Lake Donna memories.

YOUNGSVILLE'S GOOD LIFE

It has become almost routine for Youngsville to be praised as a wonderful place to live. Residents' testimonials, articles and various organizations bestow glowing reviews and accolades about living here. With these superlatives publicized for so long, the Research Triangle area's fame as a great place to live has been a magnet attracting people, like you, to explore and relocate. This sense of the Youngsville good life is expressed on the website of the Town of Youngsville:

"Youngsville is a growing town in southwestern Franklin County, rich in history and full of promise. Its location in the prosperous Triangle region of North Carolina has meant that Youngsville has seen its share of growth, but without losing the rural charm that has made it a desired destination for families and businesses alike. We welcome you to our website and encourage you to visit us soon. We are proud of our home town and we hope you will make Youngsville your home town, too."

YOUNGSVILLE'S NEIGHBORS

Youngsville is one of 32 sister communities in the Greater Research Triangle region:

Angier

Apex

Benson

Butner

Carrboro

Cary

Chapel Hill

Clayton

Creedmoor

Durham

Franklinton

Fuquay-Varina

Garner

Henderson

Hillsborough

Holly Springs

Knightdale

Louisburg

Mebane

Morrisville

Oxford

Pittsboro

Raleigh

Rolesville

Roxboro

Selma

Siler City

Smithfield

Wake Forest

Wendell

Youngsville

Zebulon

WHY MOVE TO YOUNGSVILLE?

Youngsville and her neighboring communities share several common benefits. The first great reason to live in the Greater Research Triangle is a wonderful climate. Spring and summer are filled with a bouquet of blossoms that flood the visual and olfactory senses. Parks and beautiful homes treat citizens and visitors alike with colors as if from the palette of a great landscape painter. The fall blazes with glorious colors so awesome that it almost takes your breath away. The winters are mild, and every now and then, the students get a day off for a light snow. It rarely gets below freezing. How could anyone not like the weather and climate in Youngsville, North Carolina?

The second reason to live in Youngsville is that it is a great place to buy a home. Youngsville real estate is affordable. Newcomers can choose between well- established homes for sale or new homes in outstanding new home communities. You can choose a lot and build a custom home. Simply select a homebuilder from the many in Greater Research Triangle. A qualified REALTOR®, real estate agent, mortgage broker or loan officer can assist in the home purchase process and can guide you through the process of finding and buying real estate in Youngsville.

Schools are another reason Greater Research Triangle is a wonderful place to live. Oh yeah - families especially love the schools in Youngsville. In fact, some of the best schools in Greater Research Triangle are found in Youngsville. Youngsville is serviced by Franklin County Schools, growing a reputation for several outstanding programs. Youngsville schools are considered safe places for students.

EDUCATION IN YOUNGSVILLE

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

To better help you select the best schools in Youngsville, North Carolina, read what the Franklin County Schools system says on its website:

"The FCS [Franklin County Schools] graduation rate stands at 76.7%. Two high schools are now “Schools of Distinction”, as defined by the DPI Accountability Model. FCS had 104 dropouts in 2010 (33%reduction over a 3 year period)."

LIST OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS WITH A YOUNGSVILLE ADDRESS

Elementary Schools in Youngsville:

Long Mill Elementary School Youngsville Elementary School Middle Schools in Youngsville: Cedar Creek Middle School

High Schools in Youngsville:

The Franklinton School System operates high schools that serve the students in Youngsville, but there is no public high school, 9-12 facility with a Youngsville address.

CHARTER SCHOOLS WITH IN NORTH CAROLINA

North Carolina charter schools are independent public schools that exist to offer Youngsville students, parents and educators choices in teaching, learning methods and environments. An emphasis is placed on innovation and accountability with improved student achievement the common goal.

There are now nearly 5,000 public charter schools in 39 states and the District of Columbia, educating more than 1.6 million public charter school students. North Carolina public charter schools are intended to improve North Carolina's traditional public school system.

Any Youngsville charter school, while independently operated, must meet four requirements, like any other North Carolina public school:

*Tuition-free and open to every student who wishes to enroll;
*Non-sectarian, and do not discriminate on any basis;
*Publicly funded by local, state and federal tax dollars like other public schools; *Held accountable to state and federal academic standards.

List of Charter Schools in Youngsville:

There are no charter schools with a Youngsville address.

PRIVATE SCHOOLS WITH A YOUNGSVILLE ADDRESS

Private schools, also known as independent schools or non-state schools, are not administered by Youngsville, North Carolina, or the Federal government; thus, they retain the right to select their students and are funded in whole or in part by charging their students tuition, rather than relying on public funding. Youngsville students can get a scholarship into a private school, which makes the cost cheaper, depending on a talent the student may have, such as a sport scholarship, art scholarship, academic scholarship.

List of Private Schools in Youngsville:

There are no private schools with a Youngsville address.

COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES IN AND NEAR YOUNGSVILLE

Higher education in the Greater Research Triangle region is another great reason to live in Youngsville, North Carolina. The local colleges and universities contribute more than just classrooms, by also bringing the best in sports and cultural offerings to the Research Triangle communities at large. If your life calls for upper level learning, choose from the following list of universities, colleges and community colleges:

Duke University

Youngsville Technical Community College

Johnston Community College

Youngsville College

Meredith College

North Carolina Central University

North Carolina State University

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

St. Augustine’s College

Shaw University

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Vance-Granville Community College

Wake Technical Community College

William Peace College

So, whether you are researching the Greater Research Triangle region and getting a feel for living here, or if you are learning about your education options, or if you have definitely decided to purchase a home in Youngsville, even if only from across town- congratulations, and...

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