In accordance with the belief that education is the foundation of America's growth, Etowah and McMinn County offer excellent public education facilities. The public system provides bountiful opportunities for extra-curricular involvement in athletes and arts programs.
Scholastic achievement is stressed in the public system.
There is and abundance of higher education opportunities to be found in either McMinn County or nearby. Approximately 400 students attend the school. McMinn Central High School has an enrollment of more than 700 students and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The school offers both day and evening courses on the quarter system. Courses of study include auto body and mechanics, drafting, electronics, machine shop, business systems technology and welding.