Smart TOP-NOTCH EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS SET THE COUNTY APART STORY BY JOE MORRIS PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEFF ADKINS
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Ravenwood High School is part of the Williamson County Schools system.
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illiamson 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. And the schools are a big draw for new corporate residents. “The quality of K-12 education is at the top of the list of important factors in attracting and retaining economic growth and stability in a community,” says Dr. David Snowden, director of schools for FSSD. “In the FSSD we believe that it is our innovation that continues the district’s excellent reputation and provides the best educational environment possible to promote the continued economic growth in our community.” 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 a combination of early-college work, mentorships and jobshadowing programs. “Williamson County students have dual-enrolled with institutions such as Columbia State Community College, Nashville State Community College, Middle Tennessee State University, Vanderbilt University and the Tennessee WILLIAMSON COUNT Y