Smith County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Smith County School District manages 10 schools with just over 200 educators. The Smith County School District teacher salary information displayed below are taken from several government sources as noted under each table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Smith County School District Teacher Salary Details
This table displays the average salary for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin and surrounding areas. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $33,120 | $22,290-$50,460 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $51,850 | $40,980 - $63,350 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $52,510 | $40,600 - $62,570 |
| Middle School Teacher | $52,920 | $41,850 - $61,910 |
| High School Teacher | $54,990 | $41,760 - $65,200 |
| PE Teacher | $51,540 | $22,280 - $79,810 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, 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 the average salary for special education teachers who work for Smith County School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $54,710 | $45,710 - $66,250 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, 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 Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $90,300 | $65,160 - $106,720 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $53,410 | $37,990 - $69,540 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, 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 Smith County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Tennessee | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $11,544 | $13,728 |
| Administrators | $10,582 | $12,573 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Smith County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Smith 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 Smith County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 236 | 228 | 221 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 19 | 18 | 13 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 134 | 126 | 124 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 71 | 71 | 68 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 6 | 7 | 11 |
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 | 76 | 75 | 73 |
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 Smith County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 168 | 168 | 164 |
| School Administrators | 15 | 15 | 16 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 12 | 13 | 12 |
| Other Support Staff | 132 | 136 | 130 |
Smith County School District Schools
We have listed the 10 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Smith County School 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:
- Trousdale County School District (3 Schools)
- Jackson County School District (4 Schools)
- Lebanon City Elementary School District (6 Schools)
- Macon County School District (8 Schools)
- Dekalb County School District (6 Schools)
Smith County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Carthage
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage Elementary School 149 Skyline Dr Carthage TN 37030 (615) 735-8256 |
PK-4 | 30 | 446 |
| Defeated Elementary School 451 Defeated Creek Hw Carthage TN 37030 (615) 774-3900 |
PK-8 | 13 | 221 |
| Smith County High School 312 Fite Av Carthage TN 37030 (615) 735-0756 |
9-12 | 40 | 603 |
| Smith County Middle School 134 Smith County Middle Carthage TN 37030 (615) 735-8255 |
5-8 | 21 | 374 |
| Union Heights Elementary School 663 Lebanon Hw Carthage TN 37030 (615) 735-1975 |
PK-8 | 20 | 288 |
Teaching in Elmwood
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forks River Elementary School 611 Cookeville Hw Elmwood TN 38560 (615) 897-2676 |
PK-8 | 12 | 186 |
Teaching in Gordonsville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordonsville Elementary School 104 Main St East Gordonsville TN 38563 (615) 683-5193 |
PK-6 | 25 | 435 |
| Gordonsville High School 110 Main St East Gordonsville TN 38563 (615) 683-5193 |
7-12 | 32 | 450 |
| New Middleton Elementary School 402 New Middleton Hw Gordonsville TN 38563 (615) 683-8422 |
PK-8 | 14 | 208 |