Harris County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Harris County School District oversees 7 schools with just over 300 teachers and support staff. The Harris County School District school district salary information displayed in the data tables below are obtained from several sources as noted under each table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Harris County School District Teacher Salary Details
This table details salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Columbus region. 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 | $30,520 | $18,270-$48,070 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $60,590 | $39,260 - $77,730 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,200 | $43,440 - $76,350 |
| Middle School Teacher | $57,400 | $38,170 - $74,730 |
| High School Teacher | $62,330 | $40,520 - $99,260 |
| PE Teacher | $44,030 | $19,510 - $74,200 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Columbus, 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 salary ranges for special education teachers who work for Harris County School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $58,970 | $36,420 - $79,310 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Columbus, 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 Columbus area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $51,100 | $31,790-$80,210 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $91,790 | $63,960 - $119,650 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $56,570 | $31,330 - $79,570 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Columbus, 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 Harris County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $14,922 | $16,685 |
| Administrators | $10,499 | $13,029 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Harris County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Harris 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 Harris County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 309 | 312 | 317 |
| Preschool Teachers | 13 | 14 | 12 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 18 | 18 | 19 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 110 | 112 | 113 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 147 | 145 | 145 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 22 | 24 | 28 |
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 | 105 | 102 | 105 |
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 Harris County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 276 | 276 | 265 |
| School Administrators | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 37 | 39 | 39 |
| Student Support Staff | 26 | 30 | 29 |
| Other Support Staff | 163 | 175 | 166 |
| Guidance Counselors | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Harris County School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Harris County School District operates 7 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:
- Muscogee County School District (60 Schools)
- Meriwether County School District (8 Schools)
- Troup County School District (20 Schools)
- Chattahoochee County School District (3 Schools)
- Thomaston-Upson County School District (5 Schools)
Harris County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Cataula
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside School 8403 Ga Hwy 315 Cataula GA 31804 (706) 596-1300 |
5-6 | 48 | 773 |
| Mulberry Creek Elementary School 8405 Ga Hwy 315 Cataula GA 31804 (706) 320-9397 |
PK-4 | 33 | 528 |
Teaching in Ellerslie
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Ridge Elementary School 15750 Ga Hwy 315 Ellerslie GA 31807 (706) 568-6578 |
PK-4 | 34 | 592 |
Teaching in Fortson
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mountain Hill Elementary School 33 Mountain Hill Rd Fortson GA 31808 (706) 323-1144 |
PK-4 | 27 | 441 |
Teaching in Hamilton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris County Carver Middle School 184 South College St Hamilton GA 31811 (706) 628-4951 |
7-8 | 54 | 804 |
| Harris County High School 8281 Ga Hwy 116 Hamilton GA 31811 (706) 628-4278 |
9-12 | 77 | 1,584 |
| Park Elementary School 13185 Us Hwy 27 North Hamilton GA 31811 (706) 628-4997 |
PK-4 | 37 | 480 |