WCPS -- Wise County Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 400 teachers and 6,000 students that are enrolled at the 14 schools managed by Wise County Public Schools (WCPS). The tables below provide faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of Virginia, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been gathered through 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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Virginia Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below displays average salary and ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $64,830 | $37,100 - $105,220 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $72,600 | $47,090 - $126,260 |
| Middle School Teacher | $70,580 | $46,820 - $106,900 |
| High School Teacher | $74,120 | $47,230 - $131,920 |
| PE Teacher | $59,540 | $27,200 - $87,680 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of 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 details average salary and ranges for special education teachers in Virginia.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | - | --- |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $69,480 | $46,020 - $104,940 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of 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 for the state of Virginia below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $63,090 | $37,760-$78,050 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $103,960 | $72,810 - $134,380 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $70,020 | $43,310 - $106,460 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of 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 Wise County Public Schools (WCPS) is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,588 | $15,896 |
| Administrators | $17,618 | $15,095 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Wise County Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Wise County Public Schools (WCPS). 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 Wise County Public Schools (WCPS) per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 490 | 450 | 441 |
| Preschool Teachers | 19 | 13 | 14 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 30 | 25 | 29 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 188 | 188 | 173 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 253 | 224 | 225 |
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 | 39 | 39 | 57 |
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 Wise County Public Schools (WCPS) are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 332 | 332 | 281 |
| District Support Staff | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| School Administrators | 26 | 24 | 24 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 33 | 30 | 31 |
| Student Support Staff | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Other Support Staff | 236 | 238 | 186 |
| Librarians | 9 | 16 | 18 |
| Guidance Counselors | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Wise County Public Schools (WCPS) Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Wise County Public Schools (WCPS) operates 14 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:
- Norton City Public Schools District (2 Schools)
- Dickenson County Public Schools District (7 Schools)
- Scott County Public Schools District (14 Schools)
- Russell County Public Schools District (14 Schools)
- Bristol City Public Schools District (7 Schools)
Wise County Public Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Appalachia
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachia Elementary School 3965 Kent Junction Rd Appalachia VA 24216 (276) 565-1115 |
PK-8 | 26 | 340 |
Teaching in Big Stone Gap
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powell Valley High School 322 Powell Valley Rd Big Stone Gap VA 24219 (276) 523-1290 |
9-12 | 41 | 660 |
| Powell Valley Middle School 3137 Second Ave East Big Stone Gap VA 24219 (276) 523-0195 |
5-8 | 37 | 535 |
| Powell Valley Primary School 2945 Second Ave East Big Stone Gap VA 24219 (276) 523-4900 |
PK-4 | 40 | 669 |
Teaching in Coeburn
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coeburn Middle School 518 Centre Ave Ne Coeburn VA 24230 (276) 395-2135 |
5-8 | 32 | 395 |
| Coeburn Primary School 332 School House Hill Dr Coeburn VA 24230 (276) 395-6100 |
PK-4 | 34 | 525 |
Teaching in Norton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. J. Kelly High School 301 Industrial Park Rd Norton VA 24273 (276) 328-8015 |
9-12 | 42 | 667 |
Teaching in Pound
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| J.w. Adams Combined School 10824 Orby Cantrell Hwy Pound VA 24279 (276) 796-5419 |
PK-8 | 40 | 577 |
Teaching in St Paul
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Paul Elementary School 3200 Deacon Dr St Paul VA 24283 (276) 762-5941 |
PK-8 | 16 | 229 |
Teaching in St. Paul (TEMP)
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coeburn High School 3207 Deacon Dr (TEMP) St. Paul (TEMP) VA 24283 (276) 395-3389 |
9-12 | 33 | 420 |
Teaching in Wise
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. F. Addington Middle School 324 School St Wise VA 24293 (276) 328-8821 |
5-8 | 33 | 485 |
| Wise Primary School 323 Railroad Ave Se Wise VA 24293 (276) 328-8019 |
PK-4 | 42 | 690 |