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Education in Franklin, NC
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- 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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AREA SCHOOLS
Macon County Schools
1202 Old Murphy Rd.
Franklin NC 28734
828-524-3314
Rabun Gap Nacoochee School
339 Nacoochee Drive
Rabun Gap, GA 30568
706-746-7467
Southwestern Community College
Macon Center
23 Macon Avenue
Franklin, NC 28734
828-369-7331
Southwestern Community College
Main Campus
447 College Drive
Sylva, NC 28779
800-447-4091
828-586-4091
Trimont Christian Academy
98 Promise Lane
Franklin, NC 28734
828-369-6756
Victory Baptist Church/School
278 Victory Church Rd.
Franklin, NC 28734
828-586-2120
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, N.C. 28723
(800) 928-2369
(704) 227-7317
MACON COUNTY SCHOOLS
CARTOOGECHAYE ELEMENTARY
3295 OLD MURPHY RD,
FRANKLIN, 28734
828-524-2845
IOTLA VALLEY ELEMENTARY
1166 IOTLA CHURCH ROAD,
FRANKLIN, 28734
828-524-2938
EAST FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY
100 WATAUGA ST,
FRANKLIN, 28734
828-524-3216
FRANKLIN HIGH
100 PANTHER DR,
FRANKLIN, 28734
828-524-6467
HIGHLANDS SCHOOL
545 PIERSON DRIVE
HIGHLANDS, 28741
828-526-2147
MACON COUNTY MIDDLE
1345 WELLS GROVE RD,
FRANKLIN, 28734
828-524-3766
MACON EARLY COLLEGE
815 SILER RD
FRANKLIN, NC 28734
828-369-7331
MOUNTAIN VIEW INTERMEDIATE
161 CLARKS CHAPEL RD
FRANKLIN, NC 28734
828-349-1325
NANTAHALA SCHOOL
212 WINDINGSTAIRS RD,
TOPTON, 28781
828-321-4388
855 ADDINGTON BRIDGE RD
FRANKLIN, NC 28734
828-524-2947
UNION ELEMENTARY
158 UNION SCHOOL RD,
FRANKLIN, 28734
828-524-2346