Lexington County School District 04
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Lexington County School District 04 has over three thousand students and 200 teachers and support staff. The Lexington County School District 04 district's salary figures presented in the following tables are taken from several government agencies 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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Lexington County School District 04 Teacher Salary Details
The table below details the average salary for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Columbia 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 | $35,270 | $21,870-$61,100 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $54,780 | $35,880 - $78,760 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $55,490 | $39,070 - $78,810 |
| Middle School Teacher | $55,240 | $39,340 - $77,230 |
| High School Teacher | $54,780 | $39,120 - $73,440 |
| PE Teacher | $60,750 | $21,840 - $102,670 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Columbia, 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 the average salary for special education teachers that work for Lexington County School District 04 and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $55,520 | $40,240 - $76,420 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Columbia, 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, counselors, and librarians for the Columbia area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $53,550 | $29,410-$93,120 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $96,170 | $73,380 - $124,430 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $53,650 | $36,070 - $76,700 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Columbia, 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 Lexington County School District 04 is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,951 | $13,888 |
| Administrators | $28,784 | $23,349 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Lexington County School District 04 Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Lexington County School District 04. 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 Lexington County School District 04 per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 185 | 190 | 188 |
| Preschool Teachers | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 111 | 112 | 111 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 48 | 52 | 52 |
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 | 54 | 53 | 46 |
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 Lexington County School District 04 are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 51 | 51 | 53 |
| District Support Staff | 20 | 19 | 19 |
| School Administrators | 13 | 13 | 15 |
| Student Support Staff | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Lexington County School District 04 Schools
We have listed the 7 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Lexington County School District 04 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:
- Lexington County School District Two (15 Schools)
- Lexington County School District One (29 Schools)
- Calhoun County School District (3 Schools)
- Richland County School District One (50 Schools)
- Orangeburg County School District 05 (15 Schools)
Lexington County School District 04 Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Gaston
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis F. Mack Elementary School 161 Gaston St Gaston SC 29053 (803) 794-8369 |
5-6 | 29 | 452 |
| Sandhills Middle School 582 Meadowfield Rd Gaston SC 29053 (803) 926-1890 |
7-8 | 28 | 516 |
Teaching in Swansea
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Four Early Childhood Center 135 Lewis Rast Raod Swansea SC 29160 (803) 568-1300 |
PK-KG | 28 | 604 |
| Sandhills Elementary School 130 Lewis Rast Rd Swansea SC 29160 (803) 568-1200 |
3-4 | 24 | 474 |
| Sandhills Intermediate School 140 Lewis Rast Rd Swansea SC 29160 (803) 568-1250 |
1-2 | 27 | 523 |
| Swansea High Freshman Academy 1195 I. West Hutto Rd Swansea SC 29160 (803) 568-1050 |
9-9 | 13 | 223 |
| Swansea High School 500 East First St Swansea SC 29160 (803) 568-1100 |
9-12 | 39 | 681 |