Atlanta Public Schools

Teacher Salary and Benefits

Atlanta Public Schools manages 104 schools with more than six thousand educators. The Atlanta Public Schools school administration and teacher salary figures provided below are gathered from several government sources as noted below the salary tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.

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Atlanta Public Schools Teacher Salary Details

The table below displays the average salary for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta region. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.

 Average SalarySalary Range
Preschool Teacher$39,460$23,550-$60,850
Kindergarten Teacher$66,350$47,670 - $97,810
Elementary School Teacher$67,530$48,500 - $94,240
Middle School Teacher$72,260$48,320 - $99,080
High School Teacher$71,230$46,750 - $100,290
PE Teacher$53,650$20,470 - $91,050

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, 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 lists the average salary for special education teachers who work for Atlanta Public Schools and surrounding area school districts.

 Average SalarySalary Range
Special Ed. (Preschool)$39,460$23,550-$60,850
Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary)$71,990$50,260 - $101,040

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, 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 and support staff for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta area below.

 Average SalarySalary Range
School Administrators (Preschool)$64,550$38,380-$98,280
School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School)$103,270$78,690 - $129,360
Guidance & School Counselors$65,960$38,730 - $100,010

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, 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 Atlanta Public Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).

 DistrictGeorgia
Teachers & Aides$15,803$16,658
Administrators$13,472$13,029

Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)

Atlanta Public Schools Jobs and Careers

The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Atlanta Public 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 Atlanta Public Schools per grade classification is displayed below.

 201220132014
Total Teachers6,1956,2796,330
Preschool Teachers170159174
Kindergarten Teachers333342345
Elementary School Teachers2,3732,3372,330
Middle & High School Teachers2,3312,4282,534
Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels9891,013947

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.

 201220132014
Supervisors & Coordinators228235224
Teaching Assistants1,1491,1281,158

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 Atlanta Public Schools are shown in the table below.

 201220132014
Total Administrators & Staff3,9103,9103,811
District Administrators677277
District Support Staff14186130
School Administrators280278283
School Administrative Support Staff446457464
Student Support Staff542611592
Other Support Staff2,3572,4062,265
Librarians949692
Library Assistants & Technicians-9596
Guidance Counselors173177187
Elementary School Guidance Counselors586063
Middle & High School Guidance Counselors115117123

Atlanta Public Schools Schools

We have listed the 104 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Atlanta Public Schools in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.

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Teaching in Alpharetta

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Alpharetta Elementary School
192 Mayfield Rd
Alpharetta GA 30004
(770) 740-7015
PK-5 49 581
Alpharetta High School
3595 Webb Bridge Rd
Alpharetta GA 30005
(770) 521-7640
9-12 123 2,066
Amana Academy School
285 South Main St
Alpharetta GA 30009
(678) 624-0989
KG-8 53 712
Autrey Mill Middle School
4110 Old Alabama Rd
Alpharetta GA 30022
(770) 521-7622
6-8 95 1,379
Barnwell Elementary School
9425 Barnwell Rd
Alpharetta GA 30022
(770) 552-4960
PK-5 52 813
Chattahoochee High School
5230 Taylor Rd
Alpharetta GA 30022
(770) 521-7600
9-12 101 1,850
Cogburn Woods Elementary School
13080 Cogburn Rd
Alpharetta GA 30004
(770) 667-2845
PK-5 55 920
Crabapple Crossing Elementary School
12775 Birmingham Hwy
Alpharetta GA 30004
(770) 740-7055
PK-5 47 780
Creek View Elementary School
3995 Webb Bridge Rd
Alpharetta GA 30005
(770) 667-2932
PK-5 56 1,000
Dolvin Elementary School
10495 Jones Bridge Rd
Alpharetta GA 30022
(770) 740-7020
PK-5 55 897
Freemanville Road High School Site
13025 Birmingham Hwy
Alpharetta GA 30004
(770) 740-7000
9-12 111 2,010
Haynes Bridge Middle School
10665 Haynes Bridge Rd
Alpharetta GA 30022
(770) 740-7030
6-8 58 741
Holcomb Bridge Middle School
2700 Holcomb Bridge Rd
Alpharetta GA 30022
(770) 594-5280
6-8 67 831
Hopewell Middle School
13060 Cogburn Rd
Alpharetta GA 30004
(678) 297-3240
6-8 89 1,331
Independence Alternative School
86 School Dr
Alpharetta GA 30004
(770) 521-7611
9-12 21 258
Lake Windward Elementary School
11770 East Fox Ct
Alpharetta GA 30005
(770) 740-7050
PK-5 57 757
Manning Oaks Elementary School
405 Cumming St
Alpharetta GA 30004
(770) 667-2912
PK-5 53 801
Medlock Bridge Elementary School
10215 Medlock Bridge Parkway
Alpharetta GA 30022
(770) 623-2980
PK-5 48 648
New Prospect Elementary School
3055 Kimball Bridge Rd
Alpharetta GA 30022
(770) 667-2800
PK-5 40 579
Northwestern Middle School
12805 Birmingham Hwy
Alpharetta GA 30004
(770) 667-2870
6-8 90 1,347
Ocee Elementary School
4375 Kimball Bridge Rd
Alpharetta GA 30022
(770) 667-2960
PK-5 53 811
State Bridge Crossing Elementary School
5530 State Bridge Rd
Alpharetta GA 30022
(404) 497-3850
PK-5 49 839
Summit Hill Elementary School
13855 Providence Rd
Alpharetta GA 30004
(770) 667-2830
PK-5 47 724
Taylor Road Middle School
5150 Taylor Rd
Alpharetta GA 30022
(770) 740-7090
6-8 74 1,036
Teach Charter High School
4100 Old Milton Parkway
Alpharetta GA 30005
(770) 475-3223
9-12 18 173
Webb Bridge Middle School
4455 Webb Bridge Rd
Alpharetta GA 30005
(770) 667-2940
6-8 91 1,362

Teaching in Atlanta

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Camp Creek Middle School
4345 Welcome All Rd Sw
Atlanta GA 30349
(404) 669-8030
6-8 58 693
Dunwoody Springs Charter School
8100 Roberts Dr
Atlanta GA 30350
(770) 673-4060
PK-5 57 723
Hapeville Charter Career Academy
6045 Buffington Rd
Atlanta GA 30349
(404) 766-0101
9-12 32 689
Heards Ferry Elementary School
1050 Heards Ferry Rd Nw
Atlanta GA 30328
(770) 933-6190
PK-5 42 680
Heritage Elementary School
2600 Jolly Rd
Atlanta GA 30349
(404) 669-8144
PK-5 54 815
High Point Elementary School
520 Greenland Rd Ne
Atlanta GA 30342
(404) 843-7716
PK-5 59 870
Kipp Charter School
1286 Washington Ave
Atlanta GA 30344
(678) 278-0160
5-8 20 330
Lake Forest Elementary School
5920 Sandy Springs Circlene
Atlanta GA 30328
(404) 256-8740
PK-5 75 935
Main Street Charter Academy Elementary
3726 Main St
Atlanta GA 30337
(404) 668-0261
KG-5 35 658
Main Street Charter Academy Middle
3480 Main St
Atlanta GA 30337
(404) 668-0261
6-8 14 216
North Springs High School
7447 Roswell Rd Ne
Atlanta GA 30328
(770) 551-2490
9-12 95 1,618
Randolph Elementary School
5320 Campbellton Rd Sw
Atlanta GA 30331
(404) 346-6520
PK-5 40 622
Ridgeview Middle School
5340 Trimble Rd Ne
Atlanta GA 30342
(404) 843-7710
6-8 80 1,096
Riverwood High School
5900 Heards Dr Nw
Atlanta GA 30328
(404) 847-1980
9-12 91 1,672
Sandtown Middle School
5400 Campbellton Rd Sw
Atlanta GA 30331
(404) 346-6500
6-8 82 1,168
Sandy Springs Middle School
8750 Colonel Dr
Atlanta GA 30350
(770) 552-4970
6-8 69 880
Spalding Drive Elementary School
130 West Spalding Dr Ne
Atlanta GA 30328
(770) 551-5880
PK-5 35 478
Westlake High School
2400 Union Rd Sw
Atlanta GA 30331
(404) 346-6400
9-12 106 1,883
Woodland Elementary School
1130 Spalding Dr
Atlanta GA 30350
(770) 551-5890
PK-5 68 921

Teaching in College Park

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Banneker High School
5935 Feldwood Rd
College Park GA 30349
(770) 969-3410
9-12 101 1,537
Bethune Elementary School
5925 Old Carriage Dr
College Park GA 30349
(770) 991-7940
PK-5 47 742
Cliftondale Elementary School
3340 West Stubbs Rd
College Park GA 30349
(404) 768-3600
PK-5 51 876
Feldwood Elementary School
5790 Feldwood Rd
College Park GA 30349
(404) 768-3600
PK-5 55 812
Lee Elementary School
4600 Scarborough Rd
College Park GA 30349
(404) 669-8025
PK-5 36 495
Mcclarin Alternative School
3605 Main St
College Park GA 30337
(404) 669-8080
9-12 21 262
Mcnair Middle School
2800 Burdett Rd
College Park GA 30349
(770) 991-4160
6-8 61 829
Nolan Elementary School
2725 Creel Rd
College Park GA 30349
(770) 991-7950
PK-5 49 754
S. L. Lewis Elementary School
6201 Connell Rd
College Park GA 30349
(770) 969-3450
PK-5 39 543
Stonewall Tell Elementary School
3310 Stonewall Tell Rd
College Park GA 30349
(770) 306-3500
PK-5 63 1,048
Tubman Elementary School
2861 Lakeshore Dr
College Park GA 30337
(404) 669-8115
PK-5 42 549

Teaching in Duluth

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Abbotts Hill Elementary School
5575 Abbotts Bridge Rd
Duluth GA 30097
(770) 667-2860
PK-5 48 752
Findley Oaks Elementary School
5880 Findley Chase Dr
Duluth GA 30097
(770) 497-3800
PK-5 47 727
Northview High School
10625 Parsons Rd
Duluth GA 30097
(770) 497-3828
9-12 99 1,903
River Trail Middle School
10795 Rogers Circle
Duluth GA 30097
(770) 497-3860
6-8 101 1,443
Wilson Creek Elementary School
6115 Wilson Rd
Duluth GA 30097
(770) 497-3811
PK-5 52 822

Teaching in East Point

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Brookview Elementary School
3250 Hammarskjold Dr
East Point GA 30344
(404) 669-8020
PK-5 36 515
Conley Hills Elementary School
2580 Delowe Dr
East Point GA 30344
(404) 669-8170
PK-5 38 514
Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary School
2301 Connally Dr
East Point GA 30344
(404) 767-3092
PK-5 63 921
Mount Olive Elementary School
3353 Mount Olive Rd
East Point GA 30344
(404) 669-8050
PK-5 44 661
Oak Knoll Elementary School
2626 Hogan Rd
East Point GA 30344
(404) 669-8060
PK-5 35 462
Parklane Elementary School
2809 Blount St
East Point GA 30344
(404) 669-8070
PK-5 37 475
Paul D. West Middle School
2376 Headland Dr
East Point GA 30344
(404) 669-8130
6-8 58 756
Tri-Cities High School
2575 Harris St
East Point GA 30344
(404) 669-8200
9-12 111 1,650
Woodland Middle School
2745 Stone Rd
East Point GA 30344
(404) 346-6420
6-8 79 1,099

Teaching in Fairburn

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Bear Creek Middle School
7415 Herndon Rd
Fairburn GA 30213
(770) 969-6080
6-8 73 968
Campbell Elementary School
91 Elder St
Fairburn GA 30213
(770) 969-3430
PK-5 67 871
Creekside High School
7405 Herndon Rd
Fairburn GA 30213
(770) 306-4300
9-12 88 1,433
E. C. West Elementary School
7040 Rivertown Rd
Fairburn GA 30213
(770) 969-3460
PK-5 55 795
Langston Hughes High School
7501 Hall Rd
Fairburn GA 30213
(404) 768-3600
9-12 102 1,808
New Elementary School Site (b-2)
7250 Hall Rd
Fairburn GA 30213
(404) 763-3600
PK-5 53 811
Renaissance Middle School
7155 Hall Rd
Fairburn GA 30213
(770) 306-4330
6-8 85 1,267

Teaching in Hapeville

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Hapeville Charter Middle School
3510 Atlanta Ave
Hapeville GA 30354
(404) 767-7730
6-8 28 560
Hapeville Elementary School
3440 North Fulton Ave
Hapeville GA 30354
(404) 669-8220
PK-5 49 715

Teaching in Johns Creek

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Johns Creek High School
5575 State Bridge Rd
Johns Creek GA 30022
(404) 763-5537
9-12 104 1,974
Shakerag Elementary School
10885 Rogers Circle
Johns Creek GA 30097
(770) 497-3880
PK-5 48 834

Teaching in Milton

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Birmingham Falls Elementary School
14865 Birmingham Hwy
Milton GA 30004
(770) 667-2820
PK-5 48 760
Cambridge High School
2845 Bethany Bnd
Milton GA 30004
(770) 667-2883
9-12 82 1,532

Teaching in Palmetto

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Georgia Baptist Children's Home and Family Ministries School
9250 Hutcheson Ferry Rd
Palmetto GA 30268
(770) 463-3344
3-11 3 16
Palmetto Elementary School
505 Carlton Rd
Palmetto GA 30268
(770) 463-6100
PK-5 43 568

Teaching in Roswell

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Centennial High School
9310 Scott Rd
Roswell GA 30076
(770) 650-4230
9-12 125 1,894
Crabapple Middle School
10700 Crabapple Rd
Roswell GA 30075
(770) 552-4520
6-8 67 940
Elkins Pointe Middle School
11290 Elkins Rd
Roswell GA 30076
(770) 667-2892
6-8 83 1,102
Fulton Sunshine Charter Elementary
1335 Northmeadow Parkway
Roswell GA 30076
(770) 410-1500
KG-5 36 566
Hembree Springs Elementary School
815 Hembree Rd
Roswell GA 30076
(770) 667-2902
PK-5 62 812
Hillside Elementary School
9250 Scott Rd
Roswell GA 30076
(770) 552-6362
PK-5 58 700
Jackson Elementary School
1400 Martin Rd
Roswell GA 30076
(770) 594-5290
PK-5 50 636
Mimosa Elementary School
1550 Warsaw Rd
Roswell GA 30076
(770) 552-4540
PK-5 93 1,123
Mountain Park Elementary School
11895 Mountain Park Rd
Roswell GA 30075
(770) 552-4530
PK-5 59 854
Northwood Elementary School
10200 Wooten Rd
Roswell GA 30076
(770) 552-6390
PK-5 52 758
River Eves Elementary School
9000 Eves Rd
Roswell GA 30076
(770) 552-4550
PK-5 60 847
Roswell High School
11595 King Rd
Roswell GA 30075
(770) 552-4500
9-12 135 2,218
Roswell North Elementary School
10525 Woodstock Rd
Roswell GA 30075
(770) 552-6320
PK-5 68 1,050
Sweet Apple Elementary School
12025 Etris Rd
Roswell GA 30075
(770) 643-3310
PK-5 47 719

Teaching in Sandy Springs

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Ison Springs Elementary School
8261 Ison Rd
Sandy Springs GA 30350
(770) 673-4020
PK-5 54 762

Teaching in Union City

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Gullatt Elementary School
6110 Dodson Rd
Union City GA 30291
(770) 969-3425
PK-5 32 457
Liberty Point Elementary School
9000 Highpoint Rd
Union City GA 30291
(770) 306-3510
PK-5 52 738
Oakley Elementary School
7220 Oakley Ter
Union City GA 30291
(770) 774-4057
PK-5 54 804