Swain County Schools District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Swain County Schools District oversees 5 schools with more than 100 teachers and support staff. The tables below detail school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of North Carolina, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken from a number of 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 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
See average salary details on school administrators, 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 Swain 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 | $14,676 | $12,731 |
| Administrators | $9,939 | $12,997 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Swain County Schools District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Swain 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 Swain County Schools District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 131 | 138 | 137 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 4 | 8 | 11 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 77 | 78 | 76 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 45 | 46 | 45 |
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 | 32 | 47 | 43 |
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 Swain County Schools District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 109 | 109 | 115 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 9 | 11 | 10 |
| Student Support Staff | 19 | 18 | 20 |
| Other Support Staff | 58 | 60 | 63 |
Swain County Schools District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Swain County Schools District oversees 5 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:
- Jackson County Schools District (9 Schools)
- Macon County Schools (11 Schools)
- Graham County Schools District (3 Schools)
- Haywood County Schools (North Carolina) (16 Schools)
- Clay County Schools District (3 Schools)
Swain County Schools District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Extension High School 280 School Dr Bryson City NC 28713 (828) 488-3129 |
KG-12 | 5 | 85 |
| Swain County East Elementary School 4747 Ela Rd Bryson City NC 28713 (828) 488-0939 |
KG-5 | 24 | 444 |
| Swain County High School 1415 Fontana Rd Bryson City NC 28713 (828) 488-2152 |
9-12 | 44 | 591 |
| Swain County West Elementary School 4142 Hwy 19 West Bryson City NC 28713 (828) 488-2119 |
KG-5 | 27 | 459 |