Chester County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Chester County School District manages 12 schools with over 400 teachers and support staff. The tables below provide school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of South Carolina, due to more localized data not being available. The data is taken from multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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South Carolina Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below details the average salary for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of South Carolina. 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 | $33,520 | $21,650-$54,590 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $52,960 | $37,290 - $75,060 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $54,140 | $38,720 - $74,040 |
| Middle School Teacher | $55,780 | $38,960 - $75,590 |
| High School Teacher | $55,680 | $39,040 - $75,200 |
| PE Teacher | $53,840 | $21,530 - $85,830 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of South Carolina, 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 details the average salary for special education teachers in South Carolina.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $33,520 | $21,650-$54,590 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $54,970 | $38,890 - $75,430 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of South Carolina, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the state of South Carolina below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $55,120 | $31,030-$93,120 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $94,220 | $63,960 - $124,930 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $53,100 | $33,310 - $77,640 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of South Carolina, 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 Chester County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $14,896 | $13,888 |
| Administrators | $29,245 | $23,349 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Chester County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Chester County School District. 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 Chester County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 355 | 366 | 376 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 16 | 22 | 26 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 200 | 205 | 214 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 132 | 132 | 132 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Teaching Assistants | 65 | 68 | 66 |
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 Chester County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 57 | 57 | 59 |
| District Administrators | 7 | 10 | 11 |
| School Administrators | 24 | 24 | 26 |
| Student Support Staff | 17 | 16 | 17 |
| Guidance Counselors | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Chester County School District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Chester County School District has 12 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- York School District One (9 Schools)
- York County School District 3 (28 Schools)
- Lancaster County School District (20 Schools)
- Union County Public Schools District (9 Schools)
- Fairfield County School District (8 Schools)
Chester County School District Map & Boundaries
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Teaching in Chester
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester High School 1330 J. A. Cochran Bypass Chester SC 29706 (803) 377-3161 |
9-12 | 47 | 827 |
| Chester Middle School 1014 Mccandless Rd Chester SC 29706 (803) 377-8192 |
6-8 | 39 | 652 |
| Chester Park Elementary of Fine Arts School 835 Lancaster Hwy Chester SC 29706 (803) 581-7279 |
KG-5 | 41 | 577 |
| Chester Park Elementary of Inquiry School 835 Lancaster Hwy Chester SC 29706 (803) 581-7282 |
PK-5 | 29 | 431 |
| Chester Park Elementary of Literacy School 835 Lancaster Hwy Chester SC 29706 (803) 581-7275 |
PK-5 | 29 | 484 |
| The Academy for Teaching and Learning 109 Hinton St Chester SC 29706 (803) 385-6334 |
KG-8 | 25 | 350 |
Teaching in Great Falls
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Falls Elementary School 301 Dearborn St Great Falls SC 29055 (803) 482-2214 |
PK-5 | 30 | 447 |
| Great Falls High School 411 Sunset Ave Great Falls SC 29055 (803) 482-4896 |
6-12 | 36 | 420 |
Teaching in Richburg
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisville Elementary School 4006 Lewisville High School Rd Richburg SC 29729 (803) 789-5164 |
PK-5 | 33 | 573 |
| Lewisville High School 3971 Lewisville High School Rd Richburg SC 29729 (803) 789-5131 |
9-12 | 25 | 383 |
| Lewisville Middle School 3595 Lancaster Hwy Richburg SC 29729 (803) 789-5858 |
6-8 | 19 | 295 |