Williamson County Schools Have Reputation for Excellence
Williamson County is widely known for its excellent schools, which routinely boast some of the top test scores in the state.
It’s not unusual for families to move to the county just for the public and private schools, including the Franklin Special School District, Williamson County Schools and private facilities such as Battle Ground Academy.
The FSSD is dedicated to a system of personalized instruction tailored to meet each student's individual needs. One example of the school's commitment to students is its partnership with the Middle Tennessee State University Writing Project, which provides intensive, yearlong training and support in nonfiction writing – a writing form that is essential for high school and college readiness.
The emphasis on quality is the same at Williamson County Schools, which works to maintain its high standards while preparing students for postgraduate life through early-college work, mentorships and job-shadowing programs.
Its students have dual-enrolled with institutions throughout the region, such as Columbia State Community College, Nashville State Community College, Middle Tennessee State University, Vanderbilt University and the Tennessee Technology Centers.
Student achievement in and out of the classroom has been the goal at private schools such as Battle Ground Academy for more than a century.
A K-12 school, BGA takes its mission and its community roots seriously. Established in 1889, the college preparatory school is dedicated the intellectual, moral, creative and physical growth of its students.
With a wealth of universities in the region, many students choose to stay in the area to pursue their college degrees and professional careers.
One local choice is the O’More College of Design in Franklin, a four-year, post-secondary institution, offering bachelor of fine arts degrees in interior design, fashion design and visual communications.
Promoting a partnership with the local, regional and global community through exhibits, programs, continuing education and service projects, the school focuses on teaching its students to think critically and imaginatively.
Another nearby option is Columbia State Community College, founded in 1966, which offers more than 50 programs of study in online, classroom, credit and noncredit formats.
By offering early-college courses for high school students, as well as classes for adults – including business and corporate training, and certificate and associate’s degree courses – Columbia State fills a unique and growing niche in the community’s education spectrum.
