Welcome to Macon County Schools

Located in the scenic southwestern part of the state, Macon County is one of the fastest growing counties in North Carolina. Our county is home to approximately 32,395 full-time residents, and our public schools serve almost 4,400 students. There are six elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school within an eight-mile radius of Franklin, the county seat, two k-12 schools located in Nantahala and Highlands, Union Academy 6-12, and one early college high school.  All eleven schools are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the North Carolina State Board of Education.

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All Schools are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Macon County Schools follow the North Carolina Standard Course of Study in all grade levels. This ensures rigorous student academic performance standards that are uniform across the state.

URL School Address Phone Principal Cartoogechaye Elementary School 3295 Old Murphy Road, Franklin 828-524-2845 Randy Shepherd Iotla Elementary School 1166Iotla Church Rd, Franklin 828-524-2938 Gary Brown East Franklin Elementary School 100 Watauga Street, Franklin, NC 828-524-3216 Shirley Parks Franklin High School 100 Panther Drive, Franklin 828-524-6467 Chris Baldwin Highlands School 545 Pierson Drive, Highlands 828-526-2147 Brian Jetter Iotla Elementary School 1166 Iotla Church Road, Franklin 828-524-2938 Gary Brown Macon Early College 77 Siler Farm Road, Franklin 828-369-7006 Todd Gibbs Macon Middle School 1345 Wells Grove Road, Franklin 828-524-3766 Scot Maslin Mountain View Intermediate 161 Clarks Chapel Road, Franklin 828-349-1325 Mark Sutton Nantahala School 213 Windingstairs Road, Topton 828-321-4388 James Bryan South Macon Elementary School 855 Addington Bridge Road, Franklin 828-369-0796 Tolly Bowles Union Academy 158 Union School Road, Franklin 828-369-1277 Kris Reis Western Carolina University WCU was founded in 1889 to bring higher education and career opportunities to the western region of North Carolina. A member of the University of North Carolina system, WCU now provides an education to more than 9,000 students from 46 states and 39 countries. The university's mission is focused on quality education and preparation for responsible citizenship in a changing world. Since its founding, WCU has grown in size to become a major cultural, scientific, and educational force in the region and the state—and we're still growing Web Address: http://www.wcu.edu/ Trimont Christian Academy Macon County has one private school, Trimont Christian Academy at 98 Promise Lane, which serves students from pre-school through grade 12.  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. Web Address: www.trimont-academy.org Email: trmprn@dnet.net Phone: 828-369-6756 Address: 98 Promise Lane Real Estate in Franklin, North Carolina - Properties for sale in Franklin, NC    Macon County NC Real Estate "Neighors Helping Neighbors" Your gateway to Paradise in the Smokey Mountains of Franklin, NC. Debbie provides a superior level of informed, professional real estate service to Buyers and Sellers. You can obtain any information you require in order to make an informed purchase regarding Franklin NC Homes for Sale_Franklin NC Properties for Sale with Debbie Bale at Keller Williams Realty. Call 828-421-8028 I am a REALTOR. Ask Me!