The Macon Early College high school is part of the Early College program located next to the
greenway

Greenway (landscape)

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 and public library

Public library

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. SCC is a partner in the program.
As of 2008 it has been ranked 4th in the list of Americas best community
colleges. It is one of the three high schools in the Macon area, including Franklin High School

Franklin High School (North Carolina)

Franklin High School is the largest high school in Macon County, North Carolina. As the name suggests, Franklin High is located in the town of Franklin, next to small shops and residential areas. There has been a rapid increase in the student body in the last few years....

 and Union Academy. This program was designed to enhance and enrich a student's educational career by providing the opportunity to earn both a high school diploma and Associate's Degree.

Opening

The school was opened at the former Cartoogechaye Elementary School, and was relocated in 2007 to the new SCC Macon Campus. The school has received much praise since its introduction to the area, primarily in regard to the accelerated educational tract including college credit, small class sizes, and enriching environment. The Macon Early College now has a new building across from the main building at Southwestern Community College where the students attend their high school classes.

Laptops

The early college is reputable for giving its teachers and students laptops for use at school, at a charge of $25 per student due to computer repair expenses, new equipment for the computers etc. as of the 2010–2011 school year. The computers were supplied by the 1:1 Laptop Pilot charity program..

Foot Notes

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