FRANKLIN COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM:
- 8 elementary schools
- 2 middle schools
- 2 senior high schools (projected graduation rates for 2008 are: 81.2% and 98%
- 1 private elementary school
- 1 private middle/senior high school
- All schools accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
- All schools in Franklin County in compliance with the No Child Left Behind Act
- 58% of certified staff hold advanced degrees
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SCHOOL FACILITIES
- New state-of-the-art senior high school completed in 2004
- All elementary and middle school facilities renovated in program ending 2004
UNIVERSITIES:
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE SPACE INSTITUTE:
- Internationally recognized institution for graduate study and research in engineering, physics, mathematics and aviation systems.
- Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy
- Private, coeducational liberal arts college
- Ranked 34th on
- Produced 25 Rhodes Scholars (most Rhodes Scholars per capita of any school in the
OTHER:
- Two Tennessee Technology Centers (Shelbyville and McMinnville) and two community college campuses (Motlow State CC – Lynchburg and Motlow State CC – McMinnville) in the workforce area.
Quick Facts
Chattanooga, the newly announced site for Volkswagen's U.S. assembly plant is located approximately 60 miles from the Franklin County Industrial Park via four lane US Highway 64 and I-24.This will be the third auto assembly plant to locate within 60 miles of Franklin County.
Manufacturing employment in Franklin County has nearly doubled since 1997
Franklin County is home to four international manufacturing companies.
The world’s largest and most advanced complex of flight simulation test facilities are located at the Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC) which is situated at the north end of
Franklin Countyu is located in the Southern Automotive Corridor, with three auto assembly plants and three engine plants within a 50 mile radius.
Franklin County is located in the