A variety of higher education opportunities are available within driving distance of Winchester, including the University of the South, Middle Tennessee State University, the University of Tennessee Space Institute, Motlow State Community College, and two area vocational technical schools. Franklin County Schools offer a variety of enrichment programs which take students beyond the normal curriculum. The Basic Skills First program focuses the efforts of elementary teachers on reading, language arts, and mathematics. Our Excel program gives gifted students opportunities for enrichment. Music, art, and physical education teachers promote creativity and good physical health.
Special education gives help to our special needs students.
At the secondary level, enrichment is provided for college preparatory courses. English classes are grouped so that students can be challenged at their own levels. Franklin County students compete successfully in the Chattanooga Regional Science Fair. Annually, nearly one million dollars in scholarships are awarded in public high schools. Academic enrichment in music, drama and art broaden the cultural awareness of our students and community.