Traphill Dr
Morrisville, NC 27560

Having graduated from this school a year ago, there were a few overwhelming issues. Number one, the amount of students is insanely high, you cannot find seating anywhere unless you go into a classroom but then sometimes you cannot eat there or talk with the people you know. You cannot walk the halls and if you are in the wrong section, you get completely blocked out of the classrooms. Number two, half of the time the teachers are rude or care more about your grades than how you are doing and teaching their subject.

We are new to the area, and our daughter is going to PGES from another zone (the other school is capped). We had no idea what to expect given the not-great ratings, but we have overall been very happy with the school (and the ratings make absolutely no sense to us whatsoever!). Our daughter seeks challenge in school, and her teachers have been great about doing the best they can to help get her there, answer our questions, etc. (Having any support for GT/AIG is new to us, as the district we were in before in another state had zero support for teachers or parents/students in that situation.) The principal is very nice and supportive. Our daughter's teacher has been very kind and helpful in working both with our daughter and with us. My only substantial concern is that there seems to be far too much food-oriented rewarding at the school, which is not universal in the district, but too common from what I have gathered (it's the same for our son's middle school). This is complicated and concerning if there are health or behavioral concerns around food for some children, as we deal with, particularly with no school nurse on the grounds the vast majority of the time (that is a state/district issue). That said, the school is good about working with us when food presents a challenge in school. Overall, we have been as happy in most ways, and in some ways happier, with PGES as we were with our kids' former school (rated an 8). It's been a very good experience overall.

Teachers are good, but administration is very hands off. I do not feel anyone takes personal responsibility nor do they seem to care for students individually. It is very hard to get in touch with anyone. Okay education overall, but would not consider purchasing a home just to be in this district. It is very mediocre.