Fayette County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 200 teachers and support staff and 4,000 students that are enrolled at the 10 schools operated by Fayette County School District. The tables below display teacher salaries at Fayette County School District. The data has been obtained through 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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Fayette County School District Teacher Salary Details
This table displays average salary and ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Memphis 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 Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $34,600 | $21,900-$61,620 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $52,690 | $38,340 - $65,350 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $56,700 | $38,920 - $77,370 |
| Middle School Teacher | $54,560 | $37,970 - $72,440 |
| High School Teacher | $58,880 | $45,690 - $80,010 |
| PE Teacher | $47,800 | $20,630 - $79,960 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Memphis, 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 average salary and ranges for special education teachers are employed by Fayette County School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $34,600 | $21,900-$61,620 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $62,970 | $49,230 - $82,230 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Memphis, 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 Memphis area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $50,330 | $29,080-$73,120 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $93,190 | $65,970 - $129,450 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $62,840 | $39,850 - $82,170 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Memphis, 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 Fayette County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Tennessee | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $12,739 | $13,728 |
| Administrators | $9,962 | $12,573 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Fayette County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Fayette 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 Fayette County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 242 | 262 | 235 |
| Preschool Teachers | 10 | 15 | 14 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 18 | 16 | 17 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 150 | 154 | 134 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 59 | 71 | 65 |
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 | 61 | 62 | 60 |
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 Fayette County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 270 | 270 | 250 |
| School Administrators | 16 | 16 | 15 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 10 | 12 | 11 |
| Student Support Staff | 10 | 9 | 13 |
| Other Support Staff | 237 | 226 | 207 |
| Librarians | 10 | 13 | 10 |
Fayette County School District Schools
We have listed the 10 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Fayette County School District in the list 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:
- Hardeman County School District (9 Schools)
- Haywood County School District (5 Schools)
- Tipton County School District (14 Schools)
- Lauderdale County Schools (8 Schools)
- Jackson-Madison School System (27 Schools)
Fayette County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Mason
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Elementary School 5245 Hwy 70 Mason TN 38049 (901) 594-5113 |
PK-5 | 8 | 127 |
Teaching in Moscow
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Grange-Moscow Elementary School 15655 Hwy 57 East Moscow TN 38057 (901) 877-6854 |
PK-5 | 19 | 283 |
Teaching in Oakland
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Elementary School 14925 Hwy 194 North Oakland TN 38060 (901) 465-3804 |
PK-3 | 37 | 619 |
| West Junior High School 13100 Hwy 194 Oakland TN 38060 (901) 465-0798 |
6-8 | 24 | 429 |
Teaching in Somerville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary School 10425 Hwy 76 South Somerville TN 38068 (901) 465-3208 |
PK-5 | 18 | 291 |
| East Jr. High School 400 Leach Rd Somerville TN 38068 (901) 465-3151 |
6-8 | 21 | 376 |
| Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School 13520 Hwy 59 West Somerville TN 38068 (901) 465-9838 |
9-12 | 61 | 896 |
| Jefferson Elementary School 13955 Hwy 59 West Somerville TN 38068 (901) 465-2086 |
PK-5 | 11 | 159 |
| Somerville Elementary School 12690 South Main St Somerville TN 38068 (901) 465-2761 |
PK-5 | 16 | 247 |
Teaching in Williston
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Elementary School 8095 Hwy 194 Williston TN 38076 (901) 465-8317 |
4-5 | 14 | 262 |