Meigs County Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Meigs County Schools has an estimated 2,000 students and 100 teachers. The tables below detail administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Tennessee, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been gathered 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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Tennessee Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table lists average salary and ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Tennessee. 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 | $33,940 | $21,800-$51,010 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $51,100 | $40,180 - $63,050 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $53,030 | $40,260 - $65,960 |
| Middle School Teacher | $53,380 | $41,800 - $63,680 |
| High School Teacher | $55,920 | $45,360 - $73,100 |
| PE Teacher | $51,130 | $21,140 - $81,540 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Tennessee, 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 displays average salary and ranges for special education teachers in Tennessee.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $33,940 | $21,800-$51,010 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $56,900 | $45,710 - $73,690 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Tennessee, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the state of Tennessee below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $59,490 | $40,990-$95,490 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $87,560 | $62,760 - $107,950 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $54,130 | $36,020 - $76,160 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Tennessee, 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 Meigs County Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Tennessee | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $11,853 | $13,728 |
| Administrators | $4,726 | $12,573 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Meigs County Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Meigs County 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 Meigs County Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 129 | 128 | 128 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 37 | 36 | 37 |
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 | 38 | 38 | 38 |
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 Meigs County Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 86 | 86 | 87 |
| Other Support Staff | 68 | 66 | 65 |
Meigs County Schools Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Meigs County Schools oversees 4 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:
- Athens City Schools (5 Schools)
- McMinn County High School (9 Schools)
- Rhea County School District (8 Schools)
- Sweetwater City School District (4 Schools)
- Cleveland City Schools (8 Schools)
Meigs County Schools Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meigs County High School 105 Abel Ave Decatur TN 37322 (423) 334-5797 |
9-12 | 37 | 529 |
| Meigs Middle School 586 North Main Decatur TN 37322 (423) 334-9187 |
6-8 | 27 | 437 |
| Meigs North Elementary School 22015 State Hwy 58 North Decatur TN 37322 (423) 334-5454 |
PK-5 | 31 | 449 |
| Meigs South Elementary School 9638 State Hwy 58 South Decatur TN 37322 (423) 334-5444 |
PK-5 | 31 | 394 |