Knox County Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Knox County Public Schools has more than 4,000 students and 300 educators. The tables below provide administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Kentucky, due to more localized data not being available. 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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Kentucky Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below lists average salary ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Kentucky. 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 | $40,010 | $22,420-$60,070 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $54,890 | $39,410 - $70,280 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $55,650 | $39,750 - $73,320 |
| Middle School Teacher | $56,110 | $40,420 - $78,460 |
| High School Teacher | $58,160 | $40,650 - $79,040 |
| PE Teacher | $59,620 | $21,060 - $97,200 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Kentucky, 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 ranges for special education teachers in Kentucky.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $40,010 | $22,420-$60,070 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $54,510 | $39,450 - $64,610 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Kentucky, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the state of Kentucky below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $50,840 | $29,370-$82,070 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $89,870 | $64,430 - $122,630 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $58,890 | $35,960 - $81,540 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Kentucky, 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 Knox County Public Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Kentucky | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $16,082 | $15,369 |
| Administrators | $13,571 | $9,402 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Knox County Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Knox County Public 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 Knox County Public Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 347 | 327 | 327 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 18 | 16 | 16 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 143 | 136 | 139 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 63 | 61 | 60 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 113 | 106 | 103 |
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 | 7 | 8 | 19 |
| Teaching Assistants | 112 | 96 | 101 |
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 Knox County Public Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 335 | 335 | 327 |
| District Support Staff | 17 | 18 | 21 |
| School Administrators | 27 | 26 | 22 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 22 | 26 | 27 |
| Student Support Staff | 23 | 18 | 18 |
| Other Support Staff | 251 | 242 | 235 |
| Guidance Counselors | 9 | 11 | 11 |
| Other School Counselors | 9 | 11 | 11 |
Knox County Public Schools Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Knox County Public Schools oversees 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:
- Pineville Independent School District (4 Schools)
- Bell County School District (9 Schools)
- Corbin Independent School District (10 Schools)
- Whitley County Schools (10 Schools)
- Williamsburg Independent School District (2 Schools)
Knox County Public Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Barbourville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary School 1000 Ky 3439 Barbourville KY 40906 (606) 546-3496 |
PK-6 | 36 | 468 |
| Hampton Elementary School 60 Ky 3441 Barbourville KY 40906 (606) 546-4169 |
PK-6 | 24 | 288 |
| Jesse D Lay Elementary School 220 North Allison Ave Barbourville KY 40906 (606) 546-6524 |
PK-6 | 28 | 371 |
| Knox Appalachian School 1909 Ky Hwy 3439 Barbourville KY 40906 (606) 546-2568 |
5-12 | 5 | 40 |
| Knox Central High School 100 Panther Way Barbourville KY 40906 (606) 546-9253 |
9-12 | 51 | 863 |
| Knox County Day Treatment 135 Wall St Barbourville KY 40906 (606) 545-5410 |
6-12 | 2 | 8 |
| Knox County Middle School 311 North Main St Barbourville KY 40906 (606) 545-5267 |
7-8 | 39 | 499 |
Teaching in Corbin
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knox County Learning Academy Alternate School 56 Academy Rd Corbin KY 40701 (606) 545-5410 |
7-12 | 4 | 39 |
| Lynn Camp High School 100 North Ky 830 Corbin KY 40701 (606) 528-5429 |
PK-12 | 76 | 1,079 |
Teaching in Dewitt
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dewitt Elementary School Hwy 223 Dewitt KY 40930 (606) 542-4274 |
PK-6 | 16 | 195 |
Teaching in Flat Lick
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Lick Elementary School 110 Kentucky 3085 Flat Lick KY 40935 (606) 542-4712 |
PK-6 | 19 | 189 |
Teaching in Girdler
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girdler Elementary School Hwy 11 North Girdler KY 40943 (606) 546-4859 |
KG-6 | 27 | 405 |