Benton County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 200 teachers and 2,000 students enrolled at the 8 schools managed by Benton County School District. The tables below profile faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of Tennessee, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained through multiple 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 displays average salary and ranges for teachers that 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 displays average salary and ranges 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 average salary details on school administrators and support staff, including 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 Benton County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Tennessee | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $14,434 | $13,728 |
| Administrators | $9,200 | $12,573 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Benton County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Benton County School District. 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 Benton County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 175 | 170 | 168 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 106 | 102 | 99 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 54 | 53 | 55 |
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 | 43 | 37 | 37 |
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 Benton County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 133 | 133 | 132 |
| School Administrators | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Other Support Staff | 103 | 103 | 103 |
Benton County School District Schools
We have listed the 8 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Benton County School District 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:
- Hollow Rock-Bruceton School District (2 Schools)
- Huntingdon Special School District (4 Schools)
- Paris City Special School District (3 Schools)
- Henry County School District (6 Schools)
- Humphreys County School System (7 Schools)
Benton County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Big Sandy
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy School 13305 Hwy 69 a Big Sandy TN 38221 (731) 593-3221 | KG-12 | 28 | 318 |
Teaching in Camden
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briarwood School 169 Briarwood Av Camden TN 38320 (731) 584-4257 | 3-5 | 25 | 352 |
| Camden Central High School 115 Schools Dr Camden TN 38320 (731) 584-7254 | 9-12 | 36 | 594 |
| Camden Elementary School 208 Washington Av Camden TN 38320 (731) 584-4918 | PK-2 | 30 | 433 |
| Camden Jr High School 75 Schools Dr Camden TN 38320 (731) 584-4518 | 6-8 | 23 | 398 |
Teaching in Holladay
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holladay Elementary School 148 Stokes Rd Holladay TN 38341 (731) 584-6874 | KG-9 | 11 | 195 |