Carter County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Carter County School District has over 5,000 students and 400 teachers. The tables below detail faculty and teacher salaries at Carter County School District. The data is obtained from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Carter County School District Teacher Salary Details
The following table details salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Johnson City 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 | $37,900 | $22,980-$60,530 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $60,230 | $48,600 - $76,460 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,400 | $48,770 - $76,840 |
| Middle School Teacher | $68,370 | $51,750 - $79,170 |
| High School Teacher | $57,310 | $50,330 - $63,680 |
| PE Teacher | $54,870 | $26,280 - $98,680 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Johnson City, 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 salary ranges for special education teachers are employed by Carter County School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $60,730 | $48,750 - $78,610 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Johnson City, 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 Johnson City area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $96,360 | $74,100 - $124,720 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $54,120 | $45,250 - $78,090 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Johnson City, 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 Carter County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Tennessee | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $12,442 | $13,727 |
| Administrators | $14,023 | $12,573 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Carter County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Carter 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 Carter County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 434 | 428 | 419 |
| Preschool Teachers | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 29 | 26 | 27 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 246 | 241 | 232 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 130 | 133 | 134 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 15 | 13 | 12 |
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 | 164 | 121 | 120 |
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 Carter County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 320 | 320 | 313 |
| School Administrators | 26 | 23 | 22 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 22 | 20 | 22 |
| Other Support Staff | 254 | 267 | 261 |
| Librarians | 18 | 17 | 17 |
| Guidance Counselors | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Carter County School District Schools
We have listed the 16 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Carter 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:
- Elizabethton City Schools (5 Schools)
- Johnson City Schools (12 Schools)
- Sullivan County School Distrct (23 Schools)
- Washington County School District (16 Schools)
- Bristol Tennessee City Schools (8 Schools)
Carter County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Butler
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Milligan Elementary School 4226 Hwy 321 Butler TN 37640 (423) 768-4400 | PK-8 | 10 | 148 |
Teaching in Elizabethton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Valley High School 121 Warpath La Elizabethton TN 37643 (423) 547-4094 | 9-12 | 37 | 560 |
| Happy Valley Middle School 163 Warpath La Elizabethton TN 37643 (423) 547-4070 | 5-8 | 30 | 473 |
| Hunter Elementary School 145 Hope St Elizabethton TN 37643 (423) 547-4074 | KG-8 | 35 | 515 |
| Keenburg Elementary School 139 Keenburg Rd Elizabethton TN 37643 (423) 547-4047 | PK-8 | 26 | 325 |
| Siam Learning Center School 2543 Siam Rd Elizabethton TN 37643 (423) 547-4050 | 7-12 | 4 | 11 |
| Unaka Elementary School 120 Unaka Dr Elizabethton TN 37643 (423) 474-4110 | PK-8 | 23 | 297 |
| Unaka High School 119 Robinson La Elizabethton TN 37643 (423) 474-4100 | 9-12 | 27 | 301 |
| Valley Forge Elementary School 1485 Riverview Dr Elizabethton TN 37643 (423) 547-4085 | PK-5 | 25 | 305 |
Teaching in Hampton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Elementary School 408 Hwy 321 Hampton TN 37658 (423) 725-5220 | PK-8 | 45 | 674 |
| Hampton High School 766 1st St Hampton TN 37658 (423) 725-5200 | 9-12 | 29 | 453 |
Teaching in Johnson City
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary School 252 Taylor Rd Johnson City TN 37601 (423) 547-4045 | PK-8 | 21 | 284 |
| Happy Valley Elementary School 1840 Milligan Hw Johnson City TN 37601 (423) 547-4028 | KG-4 | 36 | 551 |
Teaching in Roan Mountain
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudland Elementary School 8540 Hwy 19 East Roan Mountain TN 37687 (423) 772-5310 | KG-6 | 27 | 359 |
| Cloudland High School 476 Cloudland Dr Roan Mountain TN 37687 (423) 772-5300 | 7-12 | 27 | 311 |