BCPS -- Bedford County Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Based on recent publications, over 700 teachers and support staff are employed at BCPS. The BCPS district's salary information provided below are obtained from several government sources as noted under each salary table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
BCPS Teacher Salary Details
The table below displays the average salary for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Lynchburg region. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $38,580 | $23,450 - $57,010 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $51,270 | $46,520 - $59,380 |
| Middle School Teacher | $52,210 | $46,320 - $59,220 |
| High School Teacher | $53,610 | $46,050 - $59,210 |
| PE Teacher | $45,050 | $23,510 - $65,400 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Lynchburg, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the Lynchburg area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $86,810 | $66,830 - $102,040 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $55,380 | $38,630 - $74,950 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Lynchburg, 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 BCPS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $14,254 | $15,896 |
| Administrators | $15,794 | $15,095 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Bedford County Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by BCPS. 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 BCPS per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 801 | 742 | 756 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 42 | 150 | 39 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 279 | 215 | 325 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 463 | 378 | 393 |
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 | 196 | 196 | 207 |
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 BCPS are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 565 | 565 | 614 |
| District Support Staff | 20 | 20 | 21 |
| School Administrators | 33 | 33 | 34 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 50 | 47 | 44 |
| Student Support Staff | 19 | 18 | 20 |
| Other Support Staff | 471 | 440 | 488 |
| Librarians | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 21 | 20 |
| Guidance Counselors | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 16 | 16 | 16 |
BCPS Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, BCPS oversees 23 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:
- Lynchburg City Schools (17 Schools)
- Botetourt County Public Schools (12 Schools)
- Roanoke City Public Schools (26 Schools)
- Campbell County Public Schools (15 Schools)
- Roanoke County Public Schools (27 Schools)
Bedford County Public Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
- Bedford (5)
- Big Island (1)
- Forest (5)
- Goode (1)
- Goodview (2)
- Huddleston (1)
- Lynchburg (1)
- Moneta (3)
- Montvale (1)
- Thaxton (1)
Teaching in Bedford
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Elementary School 806 Burks Hill Rd Bedford VA 24523 (540) 586-0275 | 2-5 | 30 | 446 |
| Bedford Middle School 503 Longwood Ave Bedford VA 24523 (540) 586-7735 | 6-8 | 39 | 550 |
| Bedford Primary School 807 College St Bedford VA 24523 (540) 586-8339 | PK-1 | 15 | 271 |
| Body Camp Elementary School 3420 Body Camp Rd Bedford VA 24523 (540) 297-7391 | PK-5 | 12 | 184 |
| Liberty High School 100 Liberty Minutemen Dr Bedford VA 24523 (540) 586-2541 | 9-12 | 71 | 920 |
Teaching in Big Island
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Island Elementary School 1114 Schooldays Rd Big Island VA 24526 (434) 299-5863 | PK-6 | 13 | 149 |
Teaching in Forest
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Elementary School One Scholar Ln Forest VA 24551 (434) 525-2681 | PK-5 | 26 | 445 |
| Forest Middle School 100 Ashwood Dr Forest VA 24551 (434) 525-6630 | 6-8 | 62 | 966 |
| Jefferson Forest High School 1 Cavalier Circle Forest VA 24551 (434) 525-2674 | 9-12 | 87 | 1,368 |
| New London Academy Elementary 12400 East Lynchburgsalem Trnp Forest VA 24551 (434) 525-2177 | PK-5 | 19 | 343 |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary School 1255 Patriot Place Forest VA 24551 (434) 534-6159 | PK-5 | 35 | 611 |
Teaching in Goode
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otter River Elementary School 1044 Otter River Dr Goode VA 24556 (540) 586-9210 | PK-5 | 12 | 216 |
Teaching in Goodview
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodview Elementary School 1374 Rivermont Academy Rd Goodview VA 24095 (540) 892-5674 | PK-5 | 27 | 505 |
| Stewartsville Elementary School 1138 Wildcat Rd Goodview VA 24095 (540) 890-2174 | PK-5 | 24 | 412 |
Teaching in Huddleston
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huddleston Elementary School 1027 Huddleston Dr Huddleston VA 24104 (540) 297-5144 | PK-5 | 12 | 175 |
Teaching in Lynchburg
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boonsboro Elementary School 1234 Eagle Circle Lynchburg VA 24503 (434) 384-2881 | PK-5 | 17 | 283 |
Teaching in Moneta
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneta Elementary School 12718 Moneta Rd Moneta VA 24121 (540) 297-4411 | PK-5 | 14 | 236 |
| Staunton River High School 1095 Golden Eagle Dr Moneta VA 24121 (540) 297-7151 | 9-12 | 78 | 1,058 |
| Staunton River Middle School 1293 Golden Eagle Dr Moneta VA 24121 (540) 297-4152 | 6-8 | 51 | 725 |
Teaching in Montvale
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montvale Elementary School One Little Patriot Dr Montvale VA 24122 (540) 947-2241 | PK-6 | 16 | 252 |
Teaching in Thaxton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thaxton Elementary School 1245 Thaxton School Rd Thaxton VA 24174 (540) 586-3821 | PK-6 | 13 | 187 |