Barnwell County School District 29
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Barnwell County School District 29 oversees 3 schools with just over sixty teachers and instructors. The tables below detail teacher salaries for the entire state of South Carolina, due to more localized data not being available. The data is taken from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
South Carolina Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table lists salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of South Carolina. 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 | $36,190 | $26,820-$49,900 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $60,850 | $47,730 - $79,090 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,210 | $48,410 - $77,570 |
| Middle School Teacher | $62,580 | $48,090 - $78,160 |
| High School Teacher | $65,340 | $48,740 - $80,700 |
| PE Teacher | $55,180 | $17,880 - $103,010 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of South Carolina, 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 salary ranges for special education teachers in South Carolina.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $36,190 | $26,820-$49,900 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $64,750 | $49,540 - $79,150 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of South Carolina, 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 and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the state of South Carolina below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $58,290 | $33,960-$83,730 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $105,080 | $75,810 - $134,490 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $62,000 | $39,800 - $86,250 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of South Carolina, 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 Barnwell County School District 29 is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $14,824 | $13,888 |
| Administrators | $45,333 | $23,349 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Barnwell County School District 29 Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Barnwell County School District 29. 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 Barnwell County School District 29 per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 61 | 61 | 63 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 37 | 34 | 35 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 21 | 23 | 23 |
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 Barnwell County School District 29 are shown in the table below.
| 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 11 | 10 |
Barnwell County School District 29 Schools
We have listed the 3 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Barnwell County School District 29 in the list 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:
- Barnwell County School District 19 (3 Schools)
- Barnwell County School District 45 (4 Schools)
- Bamberg County School District 02 (3 Schools)
- Aiken County Public School District (40 Schools)
- Bamberg County School District 01 (3 Schools)
Barnwell County School District 29 Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Edwards Elementary School 1071 Elko St Williston SC 29853 (803) 266-3737 | PK-5 | 28 | 452 |
| Williston Elko High School 12233 Main St Williston SC 29853 (803) 266-3110 | 9-12 | 23 | 286 |
| Williston-Elko Middle School 12333 Main St Williston SC 29853 (803) 266-3430 | 6-8 | 12 | 217 |