Thomaston-Upson County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Over 300 teachers and instructors are employed at Thomaston-Upson County School District. The tables below profile faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of Georgia, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken from multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Georgia Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table details average salary and ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Georgia. 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 | $38,300 | $22,940-$60,760 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $64,310 | $44,510 - $80,120 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,070 | $47,110 - $80,890 |
| Middle School Teacher | $67,470 | $46,300 - $97,400 |
| High School Teacher | $67,520 | $45,760 - $88,380 |
| PE Teacher | $53,610 | $20,470 - $88,590 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Georgia, 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 average salary and ranges for special education teachers in Georgia.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $38,300 | $22,940-$60,760 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $67,570 | $46,500 - $95,690 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Georgia, 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, counselors, and librarians for the state of Georgia below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $61,660 | $36,130-$98,280 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $98,970 | $75,450 - $128,070 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $61,910 | $36,940 - $96,700 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Georgia, 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 Thomaston-Upson County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $17,014 | $16,685 |
| Administrators | $10,587 | $13,029 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Thomaston-Upson County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Thomaston-Upson 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 Thomaston-Upson County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 285 | 276 | 275 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 19 | 18 | 18 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 101 | 96 | 93 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 112 | 111 | 111 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 45 | 42 | 44 |
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 | 82 | 72 | 71 |
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 Thomaston-Upson County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 253 | 253 | 250 |
| School Administrators | 18 | 17 | 17 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Student Support Staff | 18 | 18 | 19 |
| Other Support Staff | 179 | 177 | 174 |
Thomaston-Upson County School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Thomaston-Upson County School District oversees 5 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:
- Lamar County School District (4 Schools)
- Pike County School District (4 Schools)
- Crawford County School District (4 Schools)
- Taylor County School District (5 Schools)
- Monroe County School District (5 Schools)
Thomaston-Upson County School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upson-Lee High School 268 Knight Trl Thomaston GA 30286 (706) 647-8171 |
9-12 | 75 | 1,278 |
| Upson-Lee Middle School 101 Holston Dr Thomaston GA 30286 (706) 647-6256 |
6-8 | 67 | 1,053 |
| Upson-Lee North Elementary School 334 Knight Trl Thomaston GA 30286 (706) 647-3632 |
4-5 | 37 | 617 |
| Upson-Lee South Elementary School 172 Knight Trl Thomaston GA 30286 (706) 647-7516 |
PK-3 | 82 | 1,417 |