My first glance wondered why the "Harry Potter Academy" was in North Carolina but no, this is the…read more"Mary Potter Academy" historical marker and it points out an educational institution that is no longer. The marker reads, "Founded by G. C. Shaw 1889 to educate African Americans. Named for a Presbyterian benefactor. Later a public school. Operated one block E." Online, there is more information. "Mary Potter Academy was launched in 1889 with George Clayton Shaw as principal, a post he held until 1936. Shaw was born to slaves in Louisburg in 1863. His mother, Mary Penn Shaw, had been provided what he described as "a fairly good education" and she instilled the importance of education in her six children, all of whom became educators. George Shaw graduated from Lincoln University (in Pennsylvania) in 1886. He studied at Princeton Theological Seminary before completing studies at Auburn Theological Seminary (New York) in 1890. While in New York, Shaw met Mary Potter, secretary to the Presbyterian Freedmen's Board and benefactor of the educational improvement of freedmen. Potter provided funding to establish the first school for blacks in Granville County (Oxford), where in 1888 he founded Timothy Darling Presbyterian Church. "Called Timothy Darling (for Shaw's teacher) until 1892, the school was funded by the Board of Missions for Freedmen, New York Synodical Society, and Albany Presbytery. It would later serve as a private boarding school, until the 1950s, then as a public high school until 1969. In 1970 Mary Potter became an integrated middle school. "In 1932 Shaw wrote: "How about the thousands of young people who have spent one to ten years with us . . . who came to us in the crude and went out refined, cultured, and polished--and have gone on to serve even as they were served. If Mary Potter is proud of anything it is proud of its success in developing character in sending our men and women into the walks of life who are transforming the thoughts and ideas of the community in which they live." Local residents and alumni recently have established the Mary Potter School Museum in the Shaw house. Over the school's history fifty percent of its graduates were natives of Granville County."" This is marker number G-119 and it was erected in 2006 by the North Carolina Office of Archives and History. [Review 2131 of 2024 - 3799 in North Carolina - 23150 overall]

This charter school is phenomenal! Seeing as it is such a small school, the students and teachers…read morereally have striving opportunities to connect one-on-one. From what I hear from friends and family, the school is a very safe and is basically a family. I'm times of hurt and in needs-of strength, the student body comes together as a whole. The education is UNBELIEVABLE, seeing that their college acceptance rate is 100%. So glad my family decided to put the kids here. Love love love! Wish I could've gone myself lol.

My boys are in 7th and 9th grade. They have had an amazing transition. While no school is perfect,…read morein the 2 months since we have been there, I only have positive things to say about the school. It's probably not a fit for everyone but our family is thankful for the opportunity even if we have to drive 30 minutes.

I go to this school. I love it! The teachers are so nice. It is the coolest school I have ever…read moreseen! It used to be an old cotton mill, but now they have turned it into a school! It has a really high academic level, and our volleyball team is undefeated! ( currently )

Really great school. Ranks top in NC. This is 9th to 12th grade here. The schools has great before…read moreand after clubs students can join. Lots of family participation. Academics are great and students can pick from all types of classes. Now this is also a very large school. It's not your typical size. I give this school a 10 out of 10.

No han sido de la policía y han estado a punto de llegar al centro de la capital del país de…read moreestados de san a los que se han visto de acuerdo en el centro del país en la capital del país y que el sur del sur sur de la capital han informado de la capital mexicana en la ciudad del sur sur del país y han hecho de estados

Very enlightening experience. This school has a very colorful and interesting history, is well…read morefunded, and houses some of the brightest students in the state!

There's a very nice little theater here for some events, although the seats are a bit tight on…read morearm-room. Be aware the only entrance to parking is really from Club Blvd instead of Broad Street.

If i'm being honest,this school is kinda mid. Now,there is some really cool teachers but the rest…read morerun the shit like its the military. Also now is not the time to enroll your child because(at the time of writing this; April 29 2026) there is an investigation going on about a teacher doing some..."stuff" to a female student. Your child WILL do some cool shit here but other than that,that's about it

Great school I've had mostly positive experiences. The teachers truly seem to not only care about…read morebut love the students. Ranks very high on state and national rankings. Everyone is very approachable and kind. The 2 issues I tend to have are the dismissals at the end of the day seem to be still a work in progress after all this time and the homework given to the elementary students. Sorry but most recent studies show homework doesn't benefit students until 8th grade. For a school on the vanguard of teaching methodology you'd think they'd have gotten the message. Honestly outside of that great school and I'd recommend it to others.

I have two kids that have gone to this school since the sixth grade. Both are in high school now…read moreand we are very happy. We like the small classroom size and the personal touch the teachers are able to give. For being such a small school, they offer a good selection of athletics for both boys and girls from middle through high school

The middle school is great but the high school is interesting at best, My cousin goes there and…read moretells us about how lunch is only about 15-20 minutes. are they supposed to shove their food down all quick and have no time to socialize with friends? there's no cafeteria and the lunch is short as hell! There's no good class options or elective options and there's not even enough core classes for everyone there to take and they have to double it one year. The school is also a bit small, for being open for 20+ years you'd think they'd upgrade to a larger building considering there's classes with 30-40 people. This is a realistic review for parents planning to enroll their children here, if anything take them to a public school.

I visited this quintessentially uniquely designed elementary school by Evoke Studio Architecture in…read moreDurham NC - to watch a family member's performance. At first glance - the quality of this building is evident. The value was in being outside - enjoying the festivities while observing this location. Complimentary water -fruit & snacks available & food trucks were on the other side of the building. This school is located on an incline - seemly semi secluded for optimal security. It was a picture perfect day - sunshine - just a light jacket or long sleeve shirt day - the building is sprawled over a cleverly designed landscape- it is a multi level very large building with protected outside playgrounds spaces and a lower level walking trail.It is also authentically pleasing to the eye -generous outside spaces for children to run & jump & play for outside activities.I was told there were elevators and stairs for options for accessibility. I look forward to viewing the interior at another time. It was a beautiful experience- this location is minutes away from major interstates - a major mall- accommodations - numerous restaurants-