Athens City Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 100 teachers and instructors and 2,000 students that are enrolled at the 5 schools operated by Athens City Schools. The tables below profile school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Tennessee, due to more localized data not being available. The data is taken from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Tennessee Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below displays average salary and ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Tennessee. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $33,940 | $21,800-$51,010 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $51,100 | $40,180 - $63,050 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $53,030 | $40,260 - $65,960 |
| Middle School Teacher | $53,380 | $41,800 - $63,680 |
| High School Teacher | $55,920 | $45,360 - $73,100 |
| PE Teacher | $51,130 | $21,140 - $81,540 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Tennessee, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below displays average salary and ranges for special education teachers in Tennessee.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $33,940 | $21,800-$51,010 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $56,900 | $45,710 - $73,690 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Tennessee, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of Tennessee below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $59,490 | $40,990-$95,490 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $87,560 | $62,760 - $107,950 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $54,130 | $36,020 - $76,160 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Tennessee, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by Athens City Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Tennessee | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $13,383 | $13,728 |
| Administrators | $10,077 | $12,573 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Athens City Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Athens City Schools. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by Athens City Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 107 | 111 | 114 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 86 | 89 | 89 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 36 | 35 | 35 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for Athens City Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 78 | 78 | 76 |
| Other Support Staff | 67 | 58 | 55 |
Athens City Schools Schools
We have listed the 5 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Athens City Schools in the list below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- McMinn County High School (9 Schools)
- Meigs County Schools (4 Schools)
- Sweetwater City School District (4 Schools)
- Monroe County Schools (13 Schools)
- Polk County School District (6 Schools)
Athens City Schools Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Junior High School 200 Keith La Athens TN 37303 (423) 745-1177 |
6-8 | 30 | 506 |
| City Park Elementary School 203 Keith La Athens TN 37303 (423) 745-3862 |
PK-2 | 27 | 369 |
| Ingleside Elementary School 200 Guille St Athens TN 37303 (423) 745-3671 |
PK-2 | 21 | 359 |
| North City Elementary School 1601 Palos St Athens TN 37303 (423) 745-4210 |
3-5 | 18 | 252 |
| Westside Elementary School 700 Westside St Athens TN 37303 (423) 745-4721 |
3-5 | 17 | 231 |