Breckinridge County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 200 teachers and support staff and three thousand students enrolled at the 6 schools operated by Breckinridge County School District. The tables below detail school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Kentucky, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken from multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Kentucky Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table details average salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Kentucky. 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 | $35,400 | $23,490-$51,760 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $59,670 | $44,980 - $79,920 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,870 | $45,600 - $79,740 |
| Middle School Teacher | $60,150 | $46,270 - $79,650 |
| High School Teacher | $63,450 | $47,130 - $83,310 |
| PE Teacher | $55,030 | $21,810 - $75,710 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Kentucky, 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 average salary ranges for special education teachers in Kentucky.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $35,400 | $23,490-$51,760 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $58,580 | $46,070 - $75,560 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Kentucky, 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 for the state of Kentucky below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $48,370 | $31,200-$71,300 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $100,190 | $75,270 - $130,310 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $65,740 | $40,840 - $99,390 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Kentucky, 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 Breckinridge County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Kentucky | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,846 | $15,368 |
| Administrators | $11,774 | $9,402 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Breckinridge County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Breckinridge 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 Breckinridge County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 162 | 167 | 170 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | - | 12 | 12 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 70 | 64 | 80 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 37 | 39 | 40 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 53 | 47 | 31 |
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 | 69 | 68 | 60 |
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 Breckinridge County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 179 | 179 | 174 |
| District Support Staff | 17 | 17 | 18 |
| School Administrators | 15 | 15 | 14 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 20 | 19 | 17 |
| Student Support Staff | 15 | 15 | 14 |
| Other Support Staff | 106 | 108 | 106 |
Breckinridge County School District Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Breckinridge County School District operates 6 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:
- Cloverport Independent School District (3 Schools)
- Meade County School District (11 Schools)
- Grayson County School District (8 Schools)
- Hancock County School District (4 Schools)
- Hardin County Schools (29 Schools)
Breckinridge County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
Teaching in Custer
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custer Elementary School 14880 Hwy 690 Custer KY 40115 (270) 756-3040 | PK-5 | 13 | 217 |
Teaching in Hardinsburg
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardinsburg Elementary School 419 East Third St Hardinsburg KY 40143 (270) 756-3020 | PK-5 | 36 | 517 |
Teaching in Harned
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breckinridge County Middle School 1877 East Hwy 60 Harned KY 40144 (270) 756-3060 | 6-8 | 38 | 625 |
Teaching in Irvington
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irvington Elementary School 611 West Hwy 60 Irvington KY 40146 (270) 756-3050 | PK-5 | 23 | 397 |
Teaching in Mcdaniels
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Johnson Elementary School 13598 South Hwy 259 Mcdaniels KY 40152 (270) 756-3070 | PK-5 | 14 | 239 |
| Breckinridge County High School 2019 East Hwy 60 Mcdaniels KY 40152 (270) 756-3080 | 9-12 | 46 | 881 |