BCPS -- Burke County Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
BCPS oversees 27 schools with just over 800 teachers and support staff. The BCPS teacher salary information presented in the data tables below are taken from several government agencies as noted under each 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 details average salary and ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton local area. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $29,670 | $21,290-$37,610 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $46,970 | $37,150 - $57,180 |
| Middle School Teacher | $49,130 | $37,860 - $58,570 |
| High School Teacher | $51,380 | $38,280 - $61,250 |
| PE Teacher | $46,380 | $22,200 - $64,720 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, 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 average salary and ranges for special education teachers that work for BCPS and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $46,510 | $36,700 - $56,710 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators and support staff for the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $45,820 | $30,550-$62,420 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $73,460 | $60,130 - $86,970 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $51,120 | $37,930 - $61,620 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, 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 | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $13,129 | $12,730 |
| Administrators | $13,056 | $12,997 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Burke 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 | 803 | 876 | 864 |
| Preschool Teachers | 19 | 20 | 22 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 36 | 55 | 63 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 431 | 529 | 509 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 300 | 248 | 250 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 17 | 23 | 21 |
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 | 192 | 197 | 190 |
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 | 549 | 549 | 567 |
| District Administrators | 15 | 15 | 16 |
| District Support Staff | 45 | 50 | 48 |
| School Administrators | 40 | 44 | 52 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 52 | 59 | 64 |
| Student Support Staff | 117 | 120 | 128 |
| Other Support Staff | 257 | 262 | 260 |
| Librarians | 16 | 20 | 19 |
| Guidance Counselors | 34 | 39 | 38 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 20 | 23 | 19 |
BCPS Schools
We have listed the 27 schools and their contact information, which is operated by BCPS 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:
- Caldwell County Schools (North Carolina) (26 Schools)
- Hickory City Schools District (9 Schools)
- Mcdowell County Schools District (12 Schools)
- Newton Conover City Schools District (7 Schools)
- Catawba County Schools (28 Schools)
Burke County Public Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
- Connelly Springs (4)
- Drexel (1)
- Hickory (1)
- Hildebran (1)
- Morganton (16)
- Rutherford College (1)
- Valdese (3)
Teaching in Connelly Springs
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Burke High School 3695 East Burke Blvd Connelly Springs NC 28612 (828) 397-5541 | 9-12 | 58 | 943 |
| East Burke Middle School 3519 Miller Bridge Rd Connelly Springs NC 28612 (828) 397-7446 | 6-8 | 45 | 754 |
| George Hildebrand Elementary School 8078 G Hildebrand Sch Rd Connelly Springs NC 28612 (828) 879-9595 | PK-5 | 23 | 360 |
| Icard Elementary School 3087 Icard School Rd Connelly Springs NC 28612 (828) 397-3491 | PK-5 | 21 | 275 |
Teaching in Drexel
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burke Alternative School 205 South Main St Drexel NC 28619 (828) 437-4184 | 6-12 | 16 | 137 |
Teaching in Hickory
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Childers Elementary School 1183 Cape Hickory Rd Hickory NC 28601 (828) 324-1340 | PK-5 | 30 | 391 |
Teaching in Hildebran
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hildebran Elementary School 703 Us Hwy 70 West Hildebran NC 28637 (828) 397-3181 | PK-5 | 27 | 318 |
Teaching in Morganton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burke Middle College School 1001 Burkemont Ave Morganton NC 28655 (828) 448-3175 | 11-12 | 3 | 113 |
| Chesterfield Elementary School 2142 Pax Hill Rd Morganton NC 28655 (828) 437-3026 | PK-5 | 15 | 198 |
| Drexel Primary School 100 Alta Vista St Morganton NC 28655 (828) 437-3160 | PK-5 | 32 | 468 |
| Forest Hill Elementary School 304 Ann St Morganton NC 28655 (828) 437-5906 | PK-5 | 31 | 454 |
| Freedom High School 511 Independence Blvd Morganton NC 28655 (828) 433-1310 | 9-12 | 68 | 1,123 |
| Glen Alpine Elementary School 302 London St Morganton NC 28655 (828) 584-0661 | PK-5 | 32 | 416 |
| Hillcrest Elementary School 201 Tennessee St Morganton NC 28655 (828) 437-4258 | PK-5 | 33 | 477 |
| Liberty Middle School 529 Enola Rd Morganton NC 28655 (828) 437-1330 | 6-8 | 39 | 611 |
| Mull Elementary School 1140 Old Nc 18 South Morganton NC 28655 (828) 437-5785 | PK-5 | 22 | 277 |
| North Liberty School 523 Enola Rd Morganton NC 28655 (828) 437-9656 | KG-12 | 12 | 89 |
| Oak Hill Elementary School 2363 Nc 181 Morganton NC 28655 (828) 433-1533 | PK-5 | 29 | 424 |
| Robert L Patton High School 701 Enola Rd Morganton NC 28655 (828) 433-3000 | 9-12 | 56 | 1,017 |
| Salem Elementary School 1329 Salem Rd Morganton NC 28655 (828) 437-5901 | PK-5 | 40 | 577 |
| Table Rock Middle School 1585 Nc 126 Morganton NC 28655 (828) 437-5212 | 6-8 | 35 | 590 |
| W a Young Elementary School 325 Conley Rd Morganton NC 28655 (828) 584-0632 | PK-5 | 28 | 371 |
| Walter R Johnson Middle School 701 Lenoir Rd Morganton NC 28655 (828) 430-7340 | 6-8 | 32 | 442 |
Teaching in Rutherford College
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford College Elementary School 170 Honeycutt Dr Rutherford College NC 28671 (828) 879-8870 | PK-5 | 16 | 197 |
Teaching in Valdese
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Middle School 1951 Enon Rd Valdese NC 28690 (828) 874-0731 | 6-8 | 36 | 595 |
| Jimmy C. Draughn High School 709 Lovelady Rd Ne Valdese NC 28690 (828) 879-4200 | 9-12 | 42 | 776 |
| Valdese Elementary School 298 Praley St Valdese NC 28690 (828) 874-0704 | PK-5 | 26 | 417 |