Campbell County School System
Providing an Environment for a Lifetime of Learning

A team of dedicated teachers and employees make up the Campbell County School System. They are committed to the growth and safety of the students and to providing the highest quality of education. The system's educators strive to continually maintain and monitor the educational process that provides an environment for a lifetime of learning.

New Jacksboro Middle School

The school system serves a population of forty thousand (40,000) and a student population of six thousand five hundred (6,500). Within the system there are eleven (11) elementary schools, two (2) middle schools, two (2) comprehensive secondary schools, one (1) alternative school, and the adult high school. A ten-member school board, elected by district, and an appointed Director of Schools govern the school system. Funding for the school system comes from federal, state, and local taxes and revenue. Tax rates for education programs are controlled by a fifteen (15) member County Commission, which is also elected by district.

The following goals have been established for the school system:

• Campbell County students will score above state average on all state tests.
• Our system will provide a rigorous and relevant curriculum to all students.
• All students will learn at the optimum rate according to their ability.
• All students will develop the life skills necessary to be productive members of a global society.
• All students will learn in a positive environment with a commitment toward addressing issues of student behavior.
• Student learning will be facilitated by an appropriately supported, flexible, and responsive staff who has a willingness to make organizational changes that will benefit students.
• Student learning will be facilitated by flexible, responsible, and accountable governance and leadership.
• Our school system will use a comprehensive student assessment systems that evaluates both conceptual and factual knowledge, giving the students the opportunity to apply what they have learned.
• Our school system will provide a safe school environment by giving students the opportunity to be responsible and accountable.
• Students learning will be the responsibility of students, families, community, and the school system.

Approximately four hundred and sixty (460) professionally degreed personnel are employed by the school system. Seventy-five percent (75%) of those educators have a Masters level degree or higher. With over six thousand five hundred (6,500) students in the county. Campbell County High School is one of the states largest 9-12 schools with over one thousand four hundred (1,400) students.
For more information, visit the Campbell County Board of Education web site.

Roane State Community College

The Campbell County Higher Education Center is one of five (5) Roane State Community College off-campus Centers. The Campbell County Center is an excellent educational resource for local citizens, business, and industry. The Center provides opportunities for transfer education. Designed for students who plan to transfer to top senior institutions, the academic transfer programs provide a variety of courses which include two (2) years of instruction in the humanities, mathematics, natural sciences, and social sciences. These courses build a strong liberal arts background during the freshman and sophomore years.

Roane State graduates transfer to instate senior institutions such as the University of Tennessee, Tennessee Technology Center, Tennessee Technological university, Middle Tennessee State University, East Tennessee State University, Lincoln Memorial University, and many out-of-state universities and professional schools.

Roane State's career preparation programs train students in business management, health sciences, office administration, police science, paralegal, and other fields for students desiring associate degrees or certificates.

The Campbell County Center provides continuing education opportunities to local business and industries in areas, such as, customer service, quality manufacturing, operations certificates, and professional development certificates in real estate and banking. Each program is tailored to meet the training need of the business or industry and can be taught on-site or at the center. These courses are offered for personal enrichment, compliance with business and industry, for specific technological information, and for general cultural benefits.

With more than one hundred (100) courses offered each semester, the Roane State Campbell County Center can provide educational opportunities for everyone. Since the Center opened in the Fall of 1990, enrollment is more than five hundred twenty (520) students. Educational opportunities are local and affordable in Campbell County through Roane State Community College.

The Tennessee Technology Center at Jacksboro

The Tennessee Technology Center at Jacksboro opened in 1967, and has maintained its accreditation with the Council on Occupational Education for more than 30 years.  Each of our training programs follow a curriculum which combines a unique mix of academic study with practical work experiences to help the learner prepare for the real world of work.  From high school students to older adults affected by recent plant closings, this center offers many ways to help individuals prepare for work and enhance their quality of life.  Even basic skills classes are available for those who may need extra help with math, reading, and writing skills.  Since the instructional delivery in each program is competency based, students are able to progress at their own pace while the curriculum keeps their student focused on the skills required in their career choice.

Programs of study are available in Automotive Technology, Business Systems, Computer Operations, Drafting and CAD, Industrial Electricity, Machine Tool, Practical Nursing, and Welding. Flexible schedules enable full time, part time and evening enrollment.  Online courses are currently available in Computer Operations and Drafting, with Business Systems and Practical Nursing soon to follow.  Businesses and industry are also able to take advantage of Special Industry Training offered on-site by the Center which allows our school to work with employers to customize courses and seminars to meet their unique workforce needs.  For those who wish to continue their education at the community college level, articulation agreements have been developed to provide opportunities for our graduates to receive college credit for technology center classes to advance them toward the 2-year associates degree.

Our tuition and fees are extremely cost effective when compared to private vocational facilities and regional institutes of higher learning offering vocational training.  Our faculty-to-student ratio averages 1:15 for each program, which ensures appropriate opportunities to receive one-on-one training when needed.  Our programs are self-paced, enabling students to progress at their own rates.  Students may also graduate early if they meet their programs learning objectives before the allotted time period.  Many students with pre-existing skills and work experience in their areas of study find this option helpful.     

TTCJ also offers a full line of industrial training programs that are designed around specific training needs.  Visit our "Programs" web page for a complete description of special industrial training programs.  Our faculty have extensive work experience in their respective areas of discipline in addition to areas such as human resources, organizational development, supervisor and management training, quality assurance, and a variety of advanced industrial and business skills training.

I hope you will take a few moments to browse through our website.  I believe you will agree, our students not only receive excellent training and occupational guidance, but develop friendships and professional contacts that last long after their graduation.

If you would like to learn more about our Center, please contact our Student Services Office at 1-423-566-9629, Ext. 10 or 15.  You may also reach us at 1-865-525-3219, Ext. 0 or 10.  Our campus is conveniently located at 265 Elkins Road, Jacksboro, Tennessee, just minutes off the I-75 Interstate.  Please call ahead if you would like to tour the Center.