Mitchell County Schools District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Mitchell County Schools District has an estimated 2,000 students and 100 teachers and instructors. The tables below detail teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of North Carolina, 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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North Carolina Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table displays average salary and ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of North Carolina. 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 | $31,950 | $22,290-$44,080 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $48,570 | $35,560 - $60,500 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $49,560 | $37,980 - $60,530 |
| Middle School Teacher | $50,450 | $38,070 - $61,710 |
| High School Teacher | $51,570 | $38,650 - $62,000 |
| PE Teacher | $60,150 | $24,030 - $89,790 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of North Carolina, 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 and ranges for special education teachers in North Carolina.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $31,950 | $22,290-$44,080 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $51,250 | $37,670 - $64,420 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of North Carolina, 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 state of North Carolina below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $48,330 | $31,960-$69,550 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $79,850 | $60,000 - $103,570 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $52,120 | $35,070 - $65,670 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of North Carolina, 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 Mitchell County Schools District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $13,197 | $12,731 |
| Administrators | $15,830 | $12,997 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Mitchell County Schools District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Mitchell County Schools 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 Mitchell County Schools District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 156 | 150 | 149 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 8 | 10 | 10 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 95 | 90 | 88 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 52 | 49 | 51 |
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 | 35 | 42 | 37 |
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 Mitchell County Schools District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 129 | 129 | 124 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Student Support Staff | 14 | 11 | 11 |
| Other Support Staff | 78 | 79 | 77 |
Mitchell County Schools District Schools
We have listed the 7 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Mitchell County Schools District 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:
- Yancey County Schools District (9 Schools)
- Avery County Schools District (11 Schools)
- Mcdowell County Schools District (12 Schools)
- Burke County Public Schools (27 Schools)
- Watauga County Schools District (9 Schools)
Mitchell County Schools District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Bakersville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowman Middle School 410 South Mitchell Ave Bakersville NC 28705 (828) 766-3370 |
5-8 | 21 | 256 |
| Gouge Elementary School 134 Laurel St Bakersville NC 28705 (828) 766-2260 |
KG-4 | 21 | 275 |
| Mitchell High School 416 Ledger School Rd Bakersville NC 28705 (828) 766-3400 |
9-12 | 44 | 513 |
Teaching in Spruce Pine
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deyton Elementary School 308 Harris St Spruce Pine NC 28777 (828) 766-2070 |
3-5 | 19 | 258 |
| Greenlee Primary School 2206 Carters Ridge Rd Spruce Pine NC 28777 (828) 766-9562 |
KG-2 | 18 | 275 |
| Harris Middle School 121 Harris St Spruce Pine NC 28777 (828) 766-3340 |
6-8 | 21 | 292 |
| Mayland Early College School 264 Mayland Dr Spruce Pine NC 28777 (828) 765-7351 |
9-12 | 5 | 80 |