Dorchester School District Two

Teacher Salary and Benefits

There are more than 1000 teachers and instructors and 20,000 students enrolled at the 21 schools managed by Dorchester School District Two. The tables below provide faculty and teacher salaries at Dorchester School District Two. The data has been gathered through 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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Dorchester School District Two Teacher Salary Details

This table details the average salary for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville local area. 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$33,490$22,710-$47,450
Kindergarten Teacher$57,210$40,350 - $78,620
Elementary School Teacher$56,430$39,450 - $77,550
Middle School Teacher$61,100$43,730 - $80,000
High School Teacher$57,920$43,200 - $75,490
PE Teacher$56,850$22,080 - $87,990

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville, 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 who work for Dorchester School District Two and surrounding area school districts.

 Average SalarySalary Range
Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary)$58,460$46,360 - $76,160

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville, 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 Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville area below.

 Average SalarySalary Range
School Administrators (Preschool)$57,280$31,240-$97,990
School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School)$97,920$63,030 - $130,040
Guidance & School Counselors$54,800$35,400 - $78,870

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville, 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 Dorchester School District Two is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).

 DistrictSouth Carolina
Teachers & Aides$16,968$13,885
Administrators$34,000$23,349

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

Dorchester School District Two Jobs and Careers

The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Dorchester School District Two. 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 Dorchester School District Two per grade classification is displayed below.

 201220132014
Total Teachers1,3551,4451,442
Preschool Teachers121313
Kindergarten Teachers687274
Elementary School Teachers902946944
Middle & High School Teachers373415411

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 & Coordinators578075
Teaching Assistants181209208

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 Dorchester School District Two are shown in the table below.

 201220132014
Total Administrators & Staff195195200
District Support Staff101013
School Administrators737275
Student Support Staff106107106
Librarians242223
Library Assistants & Technicians-2223
Guidance Counselors535556
Elementary School Guidance Counselors353535
Middle & High School Guidance Counselors182021

Dorchester School District Two Schools

Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Dorchester School District Two operates 21 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.

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Teaching in Ladson

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Joseph R. Pye Elementary
9701 Patriot Blvd
Ladson SC 29456
(843) 695-2979
PK-5 53 815
Oakbrook Elementary School
306 Old Fort Dr
Ladson SC 29456
(843) 821-1165
PK-5 49 806
Oakbrook Middle School
286 Old Fort Rd
Ladson SC 29456
(843) 873-9750
6-8 57 973

Teaching in North Charleston

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Eagle Nest Elementary School
8640 River Oaks Dr
North Charleston SC 29420
(843) 695-2460
PK-5 54 905
Fort Dorchester High School
8500 Patriot Blvd
North Charleston SC 29420
(843) 760-4450
9-12 120 2,021
River Oaks Middle School
8642 River Oaks Dr
North Charleston SC 29420
(843) 695-2470
6-8 57 1,023
Windsor Hill Elementary School
8600 William Moultrie Dr
North Charleston SC 29420
(843) 760-9820
PK-5 56 806

Teaching in Summerville

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Alston Middle School
500 Bryan St
Summerville SC 29483
(843) 873-3890
6-8 54 923
Ashley Ridge High School
9800 Delemar Hwy
Summerville SC 29485
(843) 695-4900
9-12 117 2,142
Beech Hill Elementary School
1001 Beech Hill Rd
Summerville SC 29485
(843) 821-3970
PK-5 70 1,232
Charles B Dubose Middle School
1005 Dubose School Rd
Summerville SC 29483
(843) 875-7012
6-8 59 1,055
Flowertown Elementary School
20 King Charles Circle
Summerville SC 29485
(843) 871-7400
PK-5 64 1,037
Fort Dorchester Elementary School
5201 Old Glory Ln
Summerville SC 29485
(843) 832-5550
PK-5 65 1,166
Gregg Middle School
500 Green Wave Blvd
Summerville SC 29483
(843) 871-3150
6-8 59 1,104
Knightsville Elementary School
847 Orangeburg Rd
Summerville SC 29483
(843) 873-4851
PK-5 78 1,373
Newington Elementary School
10 King Charles Circle
Summerville SC 29485
(843) 871-3230
PK-5 51 808
Rollings Middle School of the Arts
815 South Main St
Summerville SC 29483
(843) 873-3610
6-8 37 666
Spann Elementary School
901 John Mckissick Way
Summerville SC 29483
(843) 873-3050
PK-5 56 806
Summerville Elementary School
835 South Main St
Summerville SC 29483
(843) 873-2372
PK-5 50 750
Summerville High School
1101 Boone Hill Rd
Summerville SC 29483
(843) 873-6460
9-12 155 2,824
William M Reeves Elementary School
1003 Dubose School Rd
Summerville SC 29483
(843) 695-2450
PK-5 63 1,099