Education
Elementary and secondary education is split between three main school districts:
- The Paris Independent School District serves the portion of the city inside of Loop 286.
- The North Lamar Independent School District serves the north side of the city, outside of loop 286.
- The Chisum Independent School District serves the south side of the city, outside loop 286.
In addition, Paris Junior College provides post-secondary education, and hosts the Texas Institute of Jewelry Technology, a well-respected school of gemology, horology, and jewelry, and the Industrial Technology Division which offers programs in Air Conditioning Technology, Refrigeration Technology, Agricultural Technology, Drafting and Computer-aided Design, Electronics, Electromechanical Technology, and Welding Technology.
The Paris Public Library serves Paris.
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