Berrien County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Berrien County School District has more than 3,000 students and 200 teachers and instructors. The tables below provide administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Georgia, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been gathered through several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Georgia Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table displays the average salary for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Georgia. 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 | $47,920 | $28,150-$77,130 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $69,870 | $48,610 - $95,070 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $70,720 | $49,260 - $98,030 |
| Middle School Teacher | $69,780 | $47,540 - $97,960 |
| High School Teacher | $72,000 | $49,450 - $96,820 |
| PE Teacher | $54,060 | $27,190 - $80,900 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Georgia, 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 lists the average salary for special education teachers in Georgia.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $47,920 | $28,150-$77,130 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $72,090 | $49,510 - $98,750 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Georgia, 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 Georgia below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $59,280 | $38,580-$76,830 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $107,710 | $81,440 - $135,990 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $68,410 | $42,040 - $101,880 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Georgia, 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 Berrien County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $13,956 | $16,685 |
| Administrators | $11,777 | $13,029 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Berrien County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Berrien 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 Berrien County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 205 | 208 | 208 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 14 | 15 | 14 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 72 | 71 | 71 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 86 | 87 | 87 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 28 | 29 | 30 |
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 | 71 | 68 | 69 |
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 Berrien County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 142 | 142 | 143 |
| School Administrators | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 14 | 15 | 15 |
| Student Support Staff | 18 | 20 | 20 |
| Other Support Staff | 82 | 82 | 84 |
Berrien County School District Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Berrien County School District has 5 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:
- Cook County School District (4 Schools)
- Lanier County School District (4 Schools)
- Tift County School District (12 Schools)
- Valdosta City School District (9 Schools)
- Atkinson County School District (4 Schools)
Berrien County School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center 1015 Exum Rd Nashville GA 31639 (229) 686-6576 | 9-12 | 6 | 73 |
| Berrien Elementary School 802 Middle School Circle Nashville GA 31639 (229) 686-2939 | 3-5 | 45 | 696 |
| Berrien High School 500 East Smith Ave Nashville GA 31639 (229) 686-7428 | 9-12 | 53 | 798 |
| Berrien Middle School 800 Tifton Rd Nashville GA 31639 (229) 686-2021 | 6-8 | 47 | 720 |
| Berrien Primary School 1427 North Davis St Nashville GA 31639 (229) 686-7438 | PK-2 | 54 | 926 |