Beaufort County Schools (North Carolina)
Teacher Salary and Benefits
BCS operates 14 schools with over 500 teachers and instructors. The tables below profile faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of North Carolina, due to more localized data not being available. The data is sourced from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
North Carolina Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below lists salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of North 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 | $37,340 | $28,700-$47,530 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $53,120 | $40,760 - $63,620 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $54,070 | $45,570 - $62,590 |
| Middle School Teacher | $53,350 | $44,660 - $61,770 |
| High School Teacher | $55,760 | $45,430 - $64,460 |
| PE Teacher | $56,720 | $25,130 - $87,060 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of North 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 details salary ranges for special education teachers in North Carolina.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $37,340 | $28,700-$47,530 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $57,160 | $44,720 - $73,990 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of North Carolina, 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, including counselors and librarians for the state of North Carolina below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $60,880 | $38,480-$89,120 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $90,740 | $63,240 - $121,380 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $56,710 | $40,400 - $74,070 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of North 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 BCS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $13,387 | $12,730 |
| Administrators | $14,155 | $12,997 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Beaufort County Schools (North Carolina) Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by BCS. 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 BCS per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 500 | 495 | 500 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 32 | 33 | 27 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 305 | 301 | 293 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 153 | 150 | 169 |
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 | 121 | 113 | 109 |
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 BCS are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 280 | 280 | 282 |
| District Administrators | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| District Support Staff | 24 | 26 | 25 |
| School Administrators | 28 | 26 | 28 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 37 | 34 | 34 |
| Student Support Staff | 31 | 30 | 32 |
| Other Support Staff | 147 | 154 | 154 |
| Librarians | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| Guidance Counselors | 20 | 19 | 20 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 13 | 13 | 13 |
BCS Schools
We have listed the 14 schools and their contact information, which is operated by BCS 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:
- Pitt County Schools (36 Schools)
- Martin County Schools District (11 Schools)
- Washington County Schools District (5 Schools)
- Bertie County Schools District (9 Schools)
- Pamlico County Schools District (4 Schools)
Beaufort County Schools (North Carolina) Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Aurora
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| S W Snowden Elementary School 693 North 7th St Aurora NC 27806 (252) 322-5351 | PK-8 | 18 | 171 |
Teaching in Bath
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath Elementary School 110 South King St Bath NC 27808 (252) 923-3251 | KG-8 | 38 | 581 |
Teaching in Chocowinity
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chocowinity Middle School 3831 Us Hwy 17 South Chocowinity NC 27817 (252) 946-6191 | 5-8 | 30 | 441 |
| Chocowinity Primary School 606 Gray Rd Chocowinity NC 27817 (252) 946-3881 | PK-4 | 41 | 517 |
| Southside High School 5700 Hwy 33 East Chocowinity NC 27817 (252) 940-1881 | 9-12 | 33 | 401 |
Teaching in Pinetown
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Elementary School 21000 Us Hwy 264 East Pinetown NC 27865 (252) 943-6545 | PK-8 | 42 | 537 |
| Northside High School 7868 Free Union Church Rd Pinetown NC 27865 (252) 943-6341 | 9-12 | 33 | 440 |
Teaching in Washington
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| B C Education Technology Center School 820 North Bridge St Washington NC 27899 (252) 946-5382 | 6-12 | 8 | 55 |
| Beaufort County Early College High School 5337 Hwy 264 East Washington NC 27889 (252) 940-6227 | 9-12 | 6 | 182 |
| Eastern Elementary School 947 Hudnell St Washington NC 27889 (252) 946-1611 | PK-1 | 50 | 607 |
| John C Tayloe Elementary School 910 Tarboro St Washington NC 27889 (252) 946-3350 | 2-3 | 42 | 604 |
| John Small Elementary School 4103 North Market St Ext Washington NC 27889 (252) 946-3941 | 4-5 | 39 | 534 |
| P S Jones Middle School 4105 North Market St Ext Washington NC 27889 (252) 946-0874 | 6-8 | 54 | 906 |
| Washington High School 400 Slatestone Rd Washington NC 27889 (252) 946-0858 | 9-12 | 65 | 1,027 |