Polk County Schools District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Polk County Schools District operates 7 schools with just over 200 educators. The tables below provide school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of North Carolina, due to more localized data not being available. The data is obtained from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Employers Post Your Jobs
Post to Teacher.org and 100+ job boards with one submission: Click Here to Post a Job.
Search For Jobs
Search through jobs listings in and around Polk County Schools District area.
North Carolina Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below lists average salary ranges for teachers that is 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 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 average salary details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians 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 Polk 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 | $14,949 | $12,731 |
| Administrators | $14,878 | $12,997 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Polk County Schools District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Polk 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 Polk County Schools District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 179 | 184 | 188 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 8 | 11 | 13 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 106 | 108 | 108 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 56 | 54 | 58 |
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 | 48 | 50 | 48 |
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 Polk County Schools District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 123 | 123 | 126 |
| District Support Staff | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| School Administrators | 10 | 10 | 11 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Student Support Staff | 17 | 16 | 15 |
| Other Support Staff | 61 | 59 | 59 |
Polk County Schools District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Polk County Schools District oversees 7 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- Henderson County Public Schools (23 Schools)
- Rutherford County Schools (18 Schools)
- Asheville City Schools (8 Schools)
- Transylvania County Schools District (9 Schools)
- Mcdowell County Schools District (12 Schools)
Polk County Schools District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
Teaching in Columbus
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polk County High School 1681 East Nc 108 Hwy Columbus NC 28722 (828) 894-2525 |
9-12 | 54 | 664 |
| Polk County Virtual Early College School 51 Walker St Columbus NC 28722 (828) 894-2698 |
9-12 | 4 | 56 |
Teaching in Mill Spring
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polk Central School 2141 South Nc9 Hwy Mill Spring NC 28756 (828) 894-8233 |
PK-5 | 30 | 327 |
| Polk County Middle School 321 Wolverine Trail Mill Spring NC 28756 (828) 894-2215 |
6-8 | 41 | 541 |
| Sunny View Elementary School 86 Sunny View School Rd Mill Spring NC 28756 (828) 625-4530 |
PK-5 | 14 | 137 |
Teaching in Saluda
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saluda Elementary School 214 East Main St Saluda NC 28773 (828) 749-5571 |
PK-5 | 11 | 140 |
Teaching in Tryon
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tryon Elementary School 100 School Place Tryon NC 28782 (828) 859-6584 |
PK-5 | 35 | 400 |