Mcdowell County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Mcdowell County School District manages 11 schools with over 300 teachers. The tables below detail teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of West Virginia, due to more localized data not being available. The data is sourced from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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West Virginia Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below displays the average salary for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of West Virginia. 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 | $33,400 | $21,760-$50,330 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $52,140 | $38,570 - $64,600 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $49,890 | $39,850 - $58,980 |
| Middle School Teacher | $49,580 | $38,840 - $59,460 |
| High School Teacher | $50,770 | $37,590 - $62,710 |
| PE Teacher | $60,900 | $30,950 - $81,160 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of West Virginia, 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 the average salary for special education teachers in West Virginia.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $33,400 | $21,760-$50,330 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $49,360 | $31,860 - $61,760 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of West Virginia, 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 West Virginia below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $39,450 | $26,530-$59,050 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $71,450 | $45,190 - $92,660 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $51,220 | $34,390 - $68,950 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of West Virginia, 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 Mcdowell County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | West Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $26,836 | $31,413 |
| Administrators | $35,000 | $43,566 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Mcdowell County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Mcdowell 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 Mcdowell County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 286 | 276 | 276 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 16 | 17 | 13 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 109 | 106 | 112 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 150 | 143 | 142 |
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 | 40 | 49 | 42 |
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 Mcdowell County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 200 | 200 | 199 |
| District Administrators | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| District Support Staff | 16 | 13 | 14 |
| School Administrators | 12 | 11 | 14 |
| Student Support Staff | 23 | 16 | 19 |
| Other Support Staff | 139 | 142 | 135 |
| Guidance Counselors | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Mcdowell County School District Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Mcdowell County School District oversees 11 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:
- Wyoming County Schools (14 Schools)
- Mercer County Schools (26 Schools)
- Raleigh County Schools (30 Schools)
- Logan County Schools (18 Schools)
- Mingo County Schools (14 Schools)
Mcdowell County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Anawalt
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anawalt Elementary School School House Rd Anawalt WV 24808 (304) 383-4849 |
PK-5 | 11 | 107 |
Teaching in Avondale
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy River Middle School Route 80 Avondale WV 24811 (304) 938-2407 |
6-8 | 18 | 264 |
Teaching in Big Sandy
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall River Elementary School Route 7 Big Sandy WV 24816 (304) 656-7665 |
PK-5 | 14 | 156 |
Teaching in Bradshaw
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradshaw Elementary School 740 Mountaineer Way Bradshaw WV 24817 (304) 938-2904 |
PK-5 | 18 | 253 |
| River View High School 512 Mountaineeer Hwy Bradshaw WV 24817 (304) 348-6610 |
9-12 | 36 | 509 |
Teaching in Iaeger
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iaeger Elementary School Waters St Iaeger WV 24844 (304) 938-2227 |
PK-5 | 24 | 302 |
Teaching in Kimball
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimball Elementary School Route 52 Kimball WV 24853 (304) 585-7570 |
PK-5 | 23 | 265 |
Teaching in War
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside K-8 School 13509 Rocket Boys Dr War WV 24892 (304) 875-2283 |
PK-8 | 40 | 455 |
Teaching in Welch
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount View High School 950 Mount View Rd Welch WV 24801 (304) 436-2939 |
6-12 | 56 | 812 |
| Welch Elementary School 1235 Stewart St Welch WV 24801 (304) 436-4645 |
PK-5 | 26 | 314 |