Bedford County Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 500 educators and 8,000 students that are enrolled at the 14 schools managed by Bedford County Schools. The tables below profile administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Tennessee, due to more localized data not being available. The data is sourced from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Tennessee Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table lists the average salary for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Tennessee. 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 | $41,170 | $27,160-$64,480 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $57,680 | $46,980 - $74,440 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,850 | $48,100 - $76,840 |
| Middle School Teacher | $61,030 | $48,540 - $76,830 |
| High School Teacher | $62,950 | $49,050 - $79,180 |
| PE Teacher | $52,020 | $22,990 - $81,080 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Tennessee, 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 the average salary for special education teachers in Tennessee.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $41,170 | $27,160-$64,480 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $63,380 | $49,860 - $79,360 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Tennessee, 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, counselors, and librarians for the state of Tennessee below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $56,150 | $39,670-$79,290 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $100,580 | $70,960 - $134,630 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $61,020 | $42,410 - $84,550 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Tennessee, 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 Bedford County Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Tennessee | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $11,979 | $13,727 |
| Administrators | $11,911 | $12,573 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Bedford County Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Bedford County Schools. 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 Bedford County Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 537 | 529 | 535 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 41 | 42 | 37 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 349 | 338 | 349 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 142 | 144 | 142 |
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 | 151 | 148 | 149 |
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 Bedford County Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 324 | 324 | 332 |
| School Administrators | 32 | 32 | 31 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 13 | 18 | 25 |
| Other Support Staff | 285 | 258 | 262 |
| Librarians | 15 | 14 | 16 |
| Guidance Counselors | 20 | 21 | 25 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 11 | 10 | 14 |
Bedford County Schools Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Bedford County Schools operates 14 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:
- Moore County School District (2 Schools)
- Tullahoma City School District (7 Schools)
- Marshall County School District (9 Schools)
- Coffee County Central High School (9 Schools)
- Manchester City Schools (3 Schools)
Bedford County Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Shelbyville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School 401 Eagle Bl Shelbyville TN 37160 (931) 684-5672 | 9-12 | 78 | 1,240 |
| Eakin Primary School 1100 Glenoaks Rd Shelbyville TN 37160 (931) 684-7852 | PK-5 | 40 | 587 |
| East Side Primary School 421 Elliott St Shelbyville TN 37160 (931) 684-7112 | PK-5 | 31 | 413 |
| Harris Middle School 570 Eagle Bl Shelbyville TN 37160 (931) 684-5195 | 6-8 | 53 | 972 |
| Learning Way Elementary School 200 Learning Way Dr Shelbyville TN 37160 (931) 685-1425 | KG-5 | 38 | 578 |
| Liberty Elementary School 500 Snell Rd Shelbyville TN 37160 (931) 684-7809 | PK-8 | 42 | 664 |
| South Side Primary School 903 Cannon Bl Shelbyville TN 37160 (931) 684-7545 | PK-5 | 32 | 429 |
| Thomas Intermediate School 515 Tate Ave Shelbyville TN 37160 (931) 684-6818 | PK-5 | 28 | 431 |
Teaching in Unionville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Elementary School 3480 Hwy 41a Unionville TN 37180 (931) 685-1417 | PK-5 | 45 | 689 |
| Community Middle School 3470 Hwy 41a Rd Unionville TN 37180 (931) 685-1426 | 6-8 | 20 | 351 |
| Community School 100 Community Crossing Unionville TN 37180 (931) 685-1418 | 9-12 | 28 | 504 |
Teaching in Wartrace
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Elementary School 2998 Fairfield Pk Wartrace TN 37183 (931) 389-0031 | PK-5 | 41 | 629 |
| Cascade Middle School 1165 Bell Buckle Wartrace Rd Wartrace TN 37183 (931) 389-9389 | 6-8 | 14 | 327 |
| Cascade School 1165 Bell Bckle/Wartrace Wartrace TN 37183 (931) 389-9389 | 9-12 | 37 | 550 |