Cherokee County Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Cherokee County Schools operates 8 schools with more than 300 teachers and instructors. The tables below detail school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Alabama, due to more localized data not being available. The data is obtained from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Alabama Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table details average salary and ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Alabama. 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 | $24,540 | $18,010-$30,970 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $49,020 | $29,630 - $62,000 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $53,620 | $46,210 - $61,910 |
| Middle School Teacher | $55,510 | $45,860 - $63,890 |
| High School Teacher | $55,050 | $46,710 - $63,200 |
| PE Teacher | $54,960 | $18,950 - $90,430 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Alabama, 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 average salary and ranges for special education teachers in Alabama.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $24,540 | $18,010-$30,970 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $53,510 | $42,070 - $63,100 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Alabama, 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 Alabama below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $46,790 | $29,720-$79,890 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $87,950 | $64,930 - $105,970 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $56,510 | $35,820 - $75,520 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Alabama, 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 Cherokee County Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $14,825 | $16,943 |
| Administrators | $14,611 | $18,117 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Cherokee County Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Cherokee County 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 Cherokee County Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 278 | 320 | 318 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 28 | 30 | 30 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 128 | 145 | 180 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 122 | 141 | 108 |
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 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 21 | - | 32 |
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 Cherokee County Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | - | 226 | |
| School Administrators | 14 | - | 19 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 11 | - | 13 |
| Student Support Staff | 16 | - | 19 |
| Other Support Staff | 133 | - | 166 |
| Guidance Counselors | 11 | - | 11 |
Cherokee County Schools Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Cherokee County Schools has 8 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- Piedmont City School District (3 Schools)
- Fort Payne City Schools (15 Schools)
- Gadsden City School District (16 Schools)
- Fort Payne City School District (4 Schools)
- Etowah County School District (23 Schools)
Cherokee County Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Cedar Bluff
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Bluff High School 3655 Old Hwy 9 Cedar Bluff AL 35959 (256) 779-6211 |
KG-12 | 48 | 608 |
Teaching in Centre
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre Elementary School 725 East Main St Centre AL 35960 (256) 927-3302 |
KG-4 | 46 | 680 |
| Centre Middle School 1920 East Main St Centre AL 35960 (256) 927-5656 |
5-8 | 27 | 522 |
| Cherokee County High School 910 Warrior Dr Centre AL 35960 (256) 927-3625 |
9-12 | 28 | 458 |
Teaching in Gaylesville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaylesville High School 760 Trojan Way Gaylesville AL 35973 (256) 422-3401 |
PK-12 | 36 | 398 |
Teaching in Sand Rock
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Rock High School 1950 Sand Rock Ave Sand Rock AL 35983 (256) 523-3564 |
KG-12 | 82 | 861 |
Teaching in Spring Garden
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Garden High School 2430 County Rd 29 Spring Garden AL 36275 (256) 447-7045 |
PK-12 | 51 | 522 |