Clarke County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 900 teachers and support staff and 10,000 students that are enrolled at the 21 schools operated by Clarke County School District. The Clarke County School District teacher salary information presented in the following tables are gathered from several sources as listed 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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Clarke County School District Teacher Salary Details
This table details the average salary for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Athens-Clarke County area. 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 | $36,680 | $21,070-$60,700 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $58,010 | $37,010 - $81,860 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,250 | $47,510 - $74,120 |
| Middle School Teacher | $61,190 | $39,400 - $77,330 |
| High School Teacher | $65,010 | $46,670 - $80,530 |
| PE Teacher | $100,110 | $18,730 - - |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Athens-Clarke County, 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 lists the average salary for special education teachers are employed by Clarke County School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $56,560 | $38,950 - $77,390 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Athens-Clarke County, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff for the Athens-Clarke County area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $88,860 | $60,150 - $116,790 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $51,740 | $40,280 - $75,400 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Athens-Clarke County, 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 Clarke County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $17,991 | $16,683 |
| Administrators | $16,919 | $13,029 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Clarke County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Clarke 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 Clarke County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,011 | 984 | 960 |
| Preschool Teachers | 54 | 56 | 65 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 63 | 63 | 63 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 431 | 423 | 415 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 291 | 274 | 259 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 172 | 168 | 158 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 19 | 19 | 15 |
| Teaching Assistants | 247 | 228 | 173 |
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 Clarke County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 808 | 808 | 695 |
| District Administrators | 23 | 21 | 18 |
| District Support Staff | 40 | 37 | 27 |
| School Administrators | 84 | 71 | 55 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 80 | 74 | 59 |
| Student Support Staff | 101 | 96 | 89 |
| Other Support Staff | 507 | 510 | 448 |
| Librarians | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Guidance Counselors | 30 | 31 | 30 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 14 | 15 | 14 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Clarke County School District Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Clarke County School District oversees 21 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:
- Oconee County School District (10 Schools)
- Jackson County School System (13 Schools)
- Jefferson City School District (4 Schools)
- Commerce City School District (4 Schools)
- Madison County School District (7 Schools)
Clarke County School District Map & Boundaries
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Teaching in Athens
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnett Shoals Elementary School 3220 Barnett Shoals Rd Athens GA 30605 (706) 357-5334 |
PK-5 | 46 | 498 |
| Barrow Elementary School 100 Pinecrest Dr Athens GA 30605 (706) 543-2676 |
PK-5 | 42 | 557 |
| Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School 1600 Tallassee Rd Athens GA 30606 (706) 548-7208 |
6-8 | 44 | 638 |
| Cedar Shoals High School 1300 Cedar Shoals Dr Athens GA 30605 (706) 546-5375 |
9-12 | 82 | 1,445 |
| Chase Street Elementary School 757 North Chase St Athens GA 30601 (706) 543-1081 |
PK-5 | 37 | 519 |
| Clarke Central High School 350 South Milledge Ave Athens GA 30605 (706) 357-5200 |
9-12 | 87 | 1,472 |
| Clarke Middle School 1235 Baxter St Athens GA 30606 (706) 543-6547 |
6-8 | 48 | 614 |
| Classic City Performance Learning Center School 440 Dearing Ext Athens GA 30606 (706) 353-2323 |
9-12 | 6 | 129 |
| Coile Middle School 110 Old Elberton Rd Athens GA 30601 (706) 357-5318 |
6-8 | 44 | 642 |
| Fourth Street Elementary School 715 Fourth St Athens GA 30601 (706) 369-1893 |
PK-5 | 36 | 390 |
| Fowler Drive Elementary School 400 Fowler Dr Athens GA 30601 (706) 357-5330 |
PK-5 | 35 | 462 |
| Hilsman Middle School 870 Gaines School Rd Athens GA 30605 (706) 548-7281 |
6-8 | 57 | 674 |
| Judia Jackson Harris Elementary School 2300 Danielsville Rd Athens GA 30601 (706) 357-5203 |
PK-5 | 46 | 562 |
| New Alps Road Elementary School 200 Alps Rd Athens GA 30606 (706) 548-2261 |
PK-5 | 44 | 301 |
| New Gaines Elementary School 280 Gaines School Rd Athens GA 30605 (706) 257-5338 |
PK-5 | 45 | 619 |
| Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School 1150 Oglethorpe Ave Athens GA 30606 (706) 549-0762 |
PK-5 | 49 | 618 |
| Timothy Elementary School 1900 Timothy Rd Athens GA 30606 (706) 549-0107 |
PK-5 | 45 | 590 |
| Whit Davis Road Elementary School 1450 Whit Davis Rd Athens GA 30605 (706) 369-1036 |
PK-5 | 47 | 575 |
| Whitehead Road Elementary School 500 Whitehead Rd Athens GA 30606 (706) 548-7296 |
PK-5 | 47 | 705 |
Teaching in Bogart
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Road Elementary School 1700 Cleveland Rd Bogart GA 30622 (770) 725-1664 |
PK-5 | 32 | 397 |
Teaching in Winterville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winterville Elementary School 305 Cherokee Rd Winterville GA 30683 (706) 742-8278 |
PK-5 | 32 | 419 |