Upshur County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Upshur County School District manages 10 schools with just over 300 educators. The tables below detail teacher salaries for the entire state of West Virginia, due to more localized data not being available. The data is obtained 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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West Virginia Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table lists the average salary for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of West Virginia. 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 | $33,400 | $21,760-$50,330 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $52,140 | $38,570 - $64,600 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $49,890 | $39,850 - $58,980 |
| Middle School Teacher | $49,580 | $38,840 - $59,460 |
| High School Teacher | $50,770 | $37,590 - $62,710 |
| PE Teacher | $60,900 | $30,950 - $81,160 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of West Virginia, 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 in West Virginia.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $33,400 | $21,760-$50,330 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $49,360 | $31,860 - $61,760 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of West Virginia, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the state of West Virginia below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $39,450 | $26,530-$59,050 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $71,450 | $45,190 - $92,660 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $51,220 | $34,390 - $68,950 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of West Virginia, 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 Upshur County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | West Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $26,060 | $31,409 |
| Administrators | $35,911 | $43,566 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Upshur County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Upshur 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 Upshur County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 277 | 275 | 273 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 108 | 109 | 110 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 152 | 149 | 148 |
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 | 49 | 47 | 47 |
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 Upshur County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 183 | 183 | 181 |
| District Support Staff | 17 | 15 | 17 |
| School Administrators | 15 | 16 | 16 |
| Student Support Staff | 21 | 22 | 22 |
| Other Support Staff | 115 | 115 | 112 |
Upshur County School District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Upshur County School District oversees 10 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:
- Lewis County School District (6 Schools)
- Barbour County School District (9 Schools)
- Randolph County Schools (16 Schools)
- Harrison County Schools (26 Schools)
- Taylor County School District (6 Schools)
Upshur County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Buckhannon
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhann Upshur High School 50 Buckhannonupshur Dr Buckhannon WV 26201 (304) 304-3720 |
9-12 | 73 | 1,043 |
| Buckhannon Academy Elementary 16 College Ave Buckhannon WV 26201 (304) 472-3310 |
PK-5 | 41 | 626 |
| Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School Rt. 6 Box 303 Buckhannon WV 26201 (304) 472-1520 |
6-8 | 63 | 873 |
| Hodgesville Elementary School Rt.5 Box 383 Buckhannon WV 26201 (304) 304-3212 |
PK-5 | 9 | 158 |
| Tennerton Elementary School Route 6 Box 513 Buckhannon WV 26201 (304) 472-1278 |
PK-5 | 18 | 285 |
| Union Elementary School 20 Heavener Grove Rd Buckhannon WV 26201 (304) 472-1394 |
PK-5 | 19 | 309 |
| Washington District Elementary School Rt.7 Box 234 Buckhannon WV 26201 (304) 472-6599 |
PK-5 | 11 | 140 |
Teaching in French Creek
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Creek Elementary School Rt.2 Box 305 French Creek WV 26218 (304) 924-6381 |
PK-5 | 18 | 251 |
Teaching in Rock Cave
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Cave Elementary School Rt 2 Box 2f Rock Cave WV 26234 (304) 924-6969 |
PK-5 | 11 | 137 |