Columbus County Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Over 400 teachers and instructors are employed at Columbus County Schools. The tables below provide administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of North Carolina, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken 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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North Carolina Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table displays the average salary for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of North 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 | $31,950 | $22,290-$44,080 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $48,570 | $35,560 - $60,500 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $49,560 | $37,980 - $60,530 |
| Middle School Teacher | $50,450 | $38,070 - $61,710 |
| High School Teacher | $51,570 | $38,650 - $62,000 |
| PE Teacher | $60,150 | $24,030 - $89,790 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of North 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 displays the average salary for special education teachers in North Carolina.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $31,950 | $22,290-$44,080 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $51,250 | $37,670 - $64,420 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of North Carolina, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of North Carolina below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $48,330 | $31,960-$69,550 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $79,850 | $60,000 - $103,570 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $52,120 | $35,070 - $65,670 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of North 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 Columbus County Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $14,337 | $12,730 |
| Administrators | $14,026 | $12,997 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Columbus County Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Columbus 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 Columbus County Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 430 | 414 | 397 |
| Preschool Teachers | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 20 | 25 | 23 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 230 | 227 | 217 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 164 | 146 | 138 |
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 | 93 | 88 | 85 |
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 Columbus County Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 291 | 291 | 303 |
| District Support Staff | 27 | 25 | 24 |
| School Administrators | 25 | 24 | 25 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 32 | 30 | 29 |
| Student Support Staff | 44 | 39 | 49 |
| Other Support Staff | 167 | 167 | 170 |
| Librarians | 17 | 17 | 14 |
| Guidance Counselors | 15 | 14 | 15 |
Columbus County Schools Schools
We have listed the 19 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Columbus County 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:
- Whiteville City Schools District (5 Schools)
- Bladen County Schools (13 Schools)
- Public Schools of Robeson County (42 Schools)
- Brunswick County Schools (19 Schools)
- Pender County Schools (16 Schools)
Columbus County Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
- Cerro Gordo (2)
- Chadbourn (2)
- Delco (1)
- Evergreen (1)
- Hallsboro (2)
- Lake Waccamaw (1)
- Nakina (1)
- Riegelwood (1)
- Tabor City (4)
- Whiteville (3)
Teaching in Cerro Gordo
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro Gordo Elementary School 7685 Andrew Jackson Hwy Cerro Gordo NC 28430 (910) 654-4250 |
PK-8 | 22 | 367 |
| West Columbus High School 7294 Andrew Jackson Hwy Cerro Gordo NC 28430 (910) 654-6111 |
9-12 | 38 | 452 |
Teaching in Chadbourn
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chadbourn Elementary School 409 East Third Ave Chadbourn NC 28431 (910) 654-3825 |
PK-5 | 18 | 302 |
| Chadbourn Middle School 801 West Smith St Chadbourn NC 28431 (910) 654-4300 |
6-8 | 12 | 151 |
Teaching in Delco
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acme Delco Middle School 26133 Andrew Jackson Hwy Delco NC 28436 (910) 655-3200 |
6-8 | 11 | 155 |
Teaching in Evergreen
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Elementary School 7211 Old 74 Hwy Evergreen NC 28438 (910) 654-3502 |
PK-8 | 19 | 296 |
Teaching in Hallsboro
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hallsboro Middle School 89 School Rd Hallsboro NC 28442 (910) 646-4192 |
6-8 | 15 | 218 |
| Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary School 1337 Giles Byrd Rd Hallsboro NC 28442 (910) 646-3510 |
PK-5 | 23 | 384 |
Teaching in Lake Waccamaw
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Columbus High School 32 Gator Ln Lake Waccamaw NC 28450 (910) 646-4094 |
9-12 | 34 | 495 |
Teaching in Nakina
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nakina Middle School 9822 Seven Creeks Hwy Nakina NC 28455 (910) 642-8301 |
6-8 | 14 | 230 |
Teaching in Riegelwood
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acme Delco Elementary School 16337 Old Lake Rd Riegelwood NC 28456 (910) 655-2957 |
PK-5 | 22 | 327 |
Teaching in Tabor City
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guideway Elementary School 11570 Swamp Fox Hwy East Tabor City NC 28463 (910) 653-2723 |
PK-5 | 13 | 165 |
| South Columbus High School 40 Stallion Dr Tabor City NC 28463 (910) 653-4073 |
9-12 | 45 | 765 |
| Tabor City Elementary School 203 Stake Rd Tabor City NC 28463 (910) 653-3618 |
PK-5 | 27 | 403 |
| Tabor City Middle School 701 West Sixth St Tabor City NC 28463 (910) 653-3637 |
6-8 | 16 | 229 |
Teaching in Whiteville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dock Elementary School 12489 New Britton Hwy Whiteville NC 28472 (910) 642-2084 |
PK-5 | 15 | 251 |
| Southeastern Early College School 4564 Chadbourn Hwy Whiteville NC 28472 (910) 642-7141 |
9-12 | 11 | 220 |
| Williams Township Elementary School 10400 James B White Hwy Whiteville NC 28472 (910) 653-3791 |
PK-8 | 41 | 692 |