ACS -- Asheville City Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
ACS has an estimated four thousand students and 300 educators. The ACS faculty and staff salary data provided below are obtained from several sources as noted below each of the data tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
ACS Teacher Salary Details
The table below displays average salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Asheville 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 | $38,390 | $29,540-$48,040 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $56,760 | $44,920 - $68,250 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $52,240 | $40,690 - $59,660 |
| Middle School Teacher | $52,550 | $46,090 - $58,560 |
| High School Teacher | $57,360 | $46,640 - $63,920 |
| PE Teacher | $47,540 | $23,310 - $76,770 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Asheville, 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 average salary ranges for special education teachers who work for ACS and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $54,960 | $45,950 - $69,520 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Asheville, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Asheville area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $67,540 | $43,090-$88,880 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $83,860 | $60,560 - $105,150 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $55,230 | $39,930 - $65,890 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Asheville, 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 ACS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $14,545 | $12,731 |
| Administrators | $13,197 | $12,997 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Asheville City Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by ACS. 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 ACS per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 329 | 338 | 335 |
| Preschool Teachers | 16 | 15 | 13 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 19 | 24 | 27 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 190 | 193 | 181 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 103 | 106 | 115 |
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 | 109 | 111 | 118 |
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 ACS are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 203 | 203 | 211 |
| District Administrators | 15 | 14 | 17 |
| District Support Staff | 22 | 23 | 23 |
| School Administrators | 20 | 20 | 19 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 27 | 27 | 30 |
| Student Support Staff | 39 | 41 | 49 |
| Other Support Staff | 75 | 77 | 72 |
| Guidance Counselors | 14 | 13 | 14 |
ACS Schools
We have listed the 8 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by ACS in the list 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:
- Buncombe County Schools System (43 Schools)
- Madison County Schools District (7 Schools)
- Henderson County Public Schools (23 Schools)
- Haywood County Schools (North Carolina) (16 Schools)
- Yancey County Schools District (9 Schools)
Asheville City Schools Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville High School 419 Mcdowell St Asheville NC 28803 (828) 350-2500 | 9-12 | 90 | 1,047 |
| Asheville Middle School 197 South French Broad Ave Asheville NC 28801 (828) 350-6200 | 6-8 | 65 | 752 |
| Claxton Elementary School 241 Merrimon Ave Asheville NC 28801 (828) 350-6500 | KG-5 | 28 | 446 |
| Hall Fletcher Elementary School 60 Ridgelawn Ave Asheville NC 28806 (828) 350-6400 | KG-5 | 29 | 346 |
| Ira B Jones Elementary School 544 Kimberly Ave Asheville NC 28804 (828) 350-6700 | KG-5 | 36 | 446 |
| Isaac Dickson Elementary School 125 Hill St Asheville NC 28801 (828) 350-6800 | KG-5 | 32 | 462 |
| School of Inquiry & Life Science 419 Mcdowell St Asheville NC 28803 (828) 350-2700 | 9-12 | 12 | 272 |
| Vance Elementary School 98 Sulphur Springs Rd Asheville NC 28806 (828) 350-6600 | KG-5 | 31 | 459 |