Mission:

Believe - Achieve - Succeed

Vision:

We believe that every child has a right to be guided through education to develop his/her potential to the maximum. This is a cooperative venture, which involves the teachers, administrators, parents, and the school community working together in order to achieve our school mission. In order for all children to succeed, we are determined to provide a positive learning environment conducive to high time on task and high expectations for all. We believe in supporting our mission through powerful partnerships, clear communication, and teamwork.

History:

Colfax School served the community and students first grade through 11th grade graduation for almost two generations. Prior to the 1800's, the Colfax Community was known as the Dover Community. Early settlers came from Va. and Pa. due to favorable soil conditions and stayed to raise their families. During the early years, parents and neighbors educated the children. In 1771, small one room schools began to appear. Guilford County was the first NC County to establish graded schools in towns and rural areas. There were about 10 of these schools in and nearby the Colfax community. Teachers in these schools were paid by the parents of the students, and the schools were built by the men in the community.