Franklin offers educational opportunities for
all ages (pre-school through retirement). In
addition to a strong public school system, we
have a nationally recognized Head Start program,
a community college offering both degree and
continuing education programs and easy access
to a university.
Pre-School
Macon Program for Progress manages a model Head
Start program with several facilities in the
county. For additional information call (828)
524-4473. In addition, there a number of private
day care centers in and around Franklin.
Public
Schools
Our public school system includes Franklin High
School, Macon Middle School (grades 6 through
8) and seven elementary schools with a total
student population of approximately 4,000 students.
For additional information call (828) 524-3314.
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Private
Schools
Macon County has one private school, Trimont
Christian Academy at 98 Promise Lane, which
serves students from pre-school through grade
12. For additional information call (828) 369-6756.
In addition, a number of Macon County parents
send their teens to Rabun Gap Nacoochee School,
a college prep school serving grades K through
12, in Dillard Georgia.
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College
Southwestern Community College, one of 58 community
colleges in North Carolina, provides a variety
of 2-year degree programs and a host of continuing
education opportunities for Macon County. The
main campus of the College is located in Sylva
(just 20 miles away) and there are three facilities
in Macon County.
The SCC Business Assistance Center located
in the Macon County Courthouse in room 326,
provides business counseling, seminars, and
customized business and industry training for
Macon, Swain, and Jackson counties and the Qualla
Boundary. They can be reached at (828) 349-1278.
For small business assistance contact Russ Seagle.
For customized business and industry options
contact Keith Corbeil.
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The SCC Macon Center, located at 23 Macon Avenue
(behind the courthouse), provides course work
for degree seeking students as well as a variety
of continuing education courses. Their number
is (828) 369-7331. For information on the Leadership
Macon program, computer courses, G.E.D. prep
courses, adult high school, dual enrollment
for high school students or other training needs
contact Hank Shuler. For G.E.D. prep courses
or ESL contact Joan Moulton.
The SCC Public Safety Training Complex in the
Macon Industrial Park provides training in law
enforcement, fire and rescue, and emergency
medical training. For additional information,
call (828) 369-0591 or contact Susan McCaskill.
In addition to a popular college transfer program,
SCC
has associate degree programs in a variety of
health care fields, technology fields, and other
career areas. For additional information about
the college, visit their website.
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University
Western Carolina University in Cullowhee is
just 25 miles away and a member of the North
Carolina University system. It provides undergraduate
degrees in the applied sciences, arts and sciences,
business, education and allied professions.
They offer twelve master's degrees and two doctorial
degrees. With an undergraduate population of
approximately 7000, this small university attracts
students from across the country and around
the world.
WCU houses the Mountain
Aquaculture Research Center which assists
in aquaculture in Western North Carolina.
The Mountain
Heritage Center celebrates the natural and
cultural heritage of our region through exhibits,
programs, and education.
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The Mountain
Resource Center at WCU assists with regional
economic development issues through counseling,
research, and other programs.
The Upward
Bound Math and Science Regional Center provides
high school students with exciting summer opportunities.
For more information about WCU,
visit their website at.
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CARTOOGECHAYE
ELEMENTARY
4178 MURPHY HWY, FRANKLIN, 28734
828-524-2845 |
COWEE
ELEMENTARY
51 COWEE SCHOOL DR, FRANKLIN,
28734
828-524-2938 |
CULLASAJA
ELEMENTARY
145 RIVER RD, FRANKLIN, 28734
828-524-2744
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EAST
FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY
100 WATAUGA ST, FRANKLIN, 28734
828-524-3216 |
FRANKLIN
HIGH
100 PANTHER DR, FRANKLIN, 28734
828-524-6467 |
HIGHLANDS
SCHOOL
PO BOX 940, HIGHLANDS, 28741
828-526-2147 |
IOTLA
ELEMENTARY
1166 IOTLA CHURCH RD, FRANKLIN,
28734
828-524-2552 |
MACON
COUNTY MIDDLE
1345 WELLS GROVE RD, FRANKLIN,
28734
828-524-3766 |
NANTAHALA
SCHOOL
212 WINDINGSTAIRS RD, TOPTON,
28781
828-321-4388 |
SOUTH
MACON ELEMENTARY
PO BOX 186, OTTO, 28763
828-524-2947 |
UNION
ELEMENTARY
158 UNION SCHOOL RD, FRANKLIN,
28734
828-524-2346 |
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