Putnam County School System
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Putnam County School System manages 21 schools with just over 700 educators. The tables below profile teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Tennessee, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken from 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, the following table details average salary and ranges for teachers, which is provided 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 | |
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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 details 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, counselors, and librarians for the state of Tennessee below.
Average Salary | Salary Range | |
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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 Putnam County School System is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
District | Tennessee | |
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Teachers & Aides | $15,028 | $13,727 |
Administrators | $7,847 | $12,573 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Putnam County School System Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Putnam County School System. 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 Putnam County School System per grade classification is displayed below.
2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
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Total Teachers | 698 | 701 | 709 |
Preschool Teachers | 21 | 22 | 23 |
Kindergarten Teachers | 43 | 45 | 43 |
Elementary School Teachers | 408 | 418 | 419 |
Middle & High School Teachers | 193 | 189 | 188 |
Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 32 | 27 | 35 |
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 | |
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Teaching Assistants | 257 | 231 | 225 |
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 Putnam County School System are shown in the table below.
2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
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Total Administrators & Staff | 466 | 466 | 465 |
District Support Staff | 8 | 27 | 27 |
School Administrators | 34 | 35 | 37 |
School Administrative Support Staff | 47 | 113 | 112 |
Student Support Staff | 26 | 26 | 11 |
Other Support Staff | 310 | 263 | 274 |
Librarians | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Guidance Counselors | 35 | 36 | 36 |
Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 15 | 16 | 14 |
Other School Counselors | 9 | 11 | 13 |
Putnam County School System Schools
We have listed the 21 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Putnam County School System in the list 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:
- White County School District (9 Schools)
- Jackson County School District (4 Schools)
- Overton County School District (9 Schools)
- Dekalb County School District (6 Schools)
- Smith County School District (10 Schools)
Putnam County School System Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Algood
School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
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Algood Elementary School 2525 Old Walton Rd Algood TN 38506 (931) 615-6141 |
KG-4 | 36 | 567 |
White Plains Academy 288 East Main St Algood TN 38506 (931) 528-1847 |
5-12 | 10 | 76 |
Teaching in Baxter
School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
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Baxter Elementary School 125 Elmore Town Rd Baxter TN 38501 (931) 858-3110 |
PK-4 | 34 | 558 |
Cornerstone Middle School 371 First Ave South Baxter TN 38544 (931) 858-3112 |
5-8 | 38 | 678 |
Upperman High School 6950 Nashville Hw Baxter TN 38544 (931) 858-3112 |
9-12 | 37 | 738 |
Teaching in Cookeville
School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
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Algood Elementary School 540 Dry Valley Rd Cookeville TN 38506 (931) 537-6141 |
5-8 | 48 | 815 |
Avery Trace Middle School 230 Cavalier Dr Cookeville TN 38501 (931) 520-2200 |
5-8 | 39 | 690 |
Cane Creek Elementary School 1500 West Jackson St Cookeville TN 38501 (931) 520-1173 |
PK-4 | 33 | 492 |
Capshaw Elementary School 577 Hudgens Cookeville TN 38501 (931) 526-2414 |
PK-4 | 30 | 532 |
Cookeville High School 2335 North Washington Av Cookeville TN 38501 (931) 520-2287 |
9-12 | 107 | 2,201 |
Jere Whitson Elementary School 178 East Jere Whitson Rd Cookeville TN 38501 (931) 526-6575 |
PK-4 | 23 | 332 |
Northeast Elementary School 575 Old Kentucky Rd Cookeville TN 38501 (931) 526-2978 |
PK-4 | 26 | 451 |
Park View Elementary School 545 Scott Av Cookeville TN 38501 (931) 526-2516 |
PK-4 | 25 | 372 |
Prescott South Elementary 115 West Cemetery Rd Cookeville TN 38506 (931) 526-9777 |
PK-4 | 29 | 529 |
Prescott South Middle School 1859 South Jefferson St Cookeville TN 38506 (931) 528-3647 |
5-8 | 41 | 738 |
Sycamore Elementary School 452 Ellis Av Cookeville TN 38501 (931) 526-9322 |
PK-4 | 25 | 365 |
Teaching in Monterey
School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
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Burks Middle School 300 Crossville St Monterey TN 38574 (931) 839-7641 |
KG-8 | 39 | 623 |
Monterey High School 710 Commercial Ave Monterey TN 38574 (931) 839-2970 |
9-12 | 23 | 384 |