CCSD -- Cherokee County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
CCSD operates 19 schools with over 600 teachers and instructors. The tables below detail teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of South Carolina, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained through a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
South Carolina Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table lists average salary and ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of South Carolina. 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 | $36,190 | $26,820-$49,900 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $60,850 | $47,730 - $79,090 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,210 | $48,410 - $77,570 |
| Middle School Teacher | $62,580 | $48,090 - $78,160 |
| High School Teacher | $65,340 | $48,740 - $80,700 |
| PE Teacher | $55,180 | $17,880 - $103,010 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of South Carolina, 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 South Carolina.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $36,190 | $26,820-$49,900 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $64,750 | $49,540 - $79,150 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of South Carolina, 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 South Carolina below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $58,290 | $33,960-$83,730 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $105,080 | $75,810 - $134,490 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $62,000 | $39,800 - $86,250 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of South Carolina, 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 CCSD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $16,202 | $13,886 |
| Administrators | $36,086 | $23,349 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Cherokee County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by CCSD. 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 CCSD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 588 | 612 | 614 |
| Preschool Teachers | 13 | 13 | 18 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 29 | 34 | 33 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 370 | 382 | 380 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 177 | 184 | 183 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| Teaching Assistants | 106 | 115 | 115 |
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 CCSD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 88 | 88 | 83 |
| School Administrators | 30 | 31 | 31 |
| Student Support Staff | 36 | 40 | 36 |
| Librarians | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Guidance Counselors | 29 | 32 | 30 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 20 | 21 | 20 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 9 | 11 | 10 |
CCSD Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, CCSD has 19 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:
- Spartanburg County School District 03 (7 Schools)
- Spartanburg County School District Two (14 Schools)
- Spartanburg School District 7 (13 Schools)
- Spartanburg School District Six (14 Schools)
- Union County Public Schools District (9 Schools)
Cherokee County School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Blacksburg
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg Elementary School 402 Hardin St Blacksburg SC 29702 (864) 839-2363 | 3-5 | 25 | 336 |
| Blacksburg High School 201 West Ramseur St Blacksburg SC 29702 (864) 839-6371 | 9-12 | 38 | 497 |
| Blacksburg Middle School 101 London St Blacksburg SC 29702 (864) 839-6476 | 6-8 | 27 | 392 |
| Blacksburg Primary School 1010 East Cherokee St Blacksburg SC 29702 (864) 839-1107 | PK-2 | 24 | 428 |
Teaching in Gaffney
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Elementary School 213 Alma St Gaffney SC 29340 (864) 489-4742 | PK-5 | 21 | 250 |
| B D Lee Elementary School 401 Overbrook Dr Gaffney SC 29341 (864) 489-5748 | PK-5 | 26 | 343 |
| Corinth Elementary School 128 Corinth Rd Gaffney SC 29340 (864) 489-2163 | PK-5 | 25 | 413 |
| Draytonville Elementary School 2373 Wilkinsville Hwy Gaffney SC 29340 (864) 487-1240 | PK-5 | 17 | 276 |
| Gaffney High School 149 Twin Lakes Rd Gaffney SC 29341 (864) 206-2000 | 9-12 | 115 | 2,024 |
| Gaffney Middle School 805 East Frederick St Gaffney SC 29340 (864) 902-3630 | 6-8 | 42 | 665 |
| Goucher Elementary School 604 Goucher School Rd Gaffney SC 29340 (864) 206-6890 | PK-5 | 19 | 308 |
| Granard Middle School 815 West Rutledge Ave Gaffney SC 29341 (864) 489-6833 | 6-8 | 36 | 585 |
| Grassy Pond Elementary School 1146 Boiling Springs Hwy Gaffney SC 29341 (864) 487-1256 | PK-5 | 35 | 540 |
| John E. Ewing Middle School 171 East Junior High Rd Gaffney SC 29340 (864) 489-3176 | 6-8 | 24 | 442 |
| Limestone / Central Elementary School 727 Pacolet Hwy Gaffney SC 29340 (864) 206-6620 | PK-5 | 28 | 438 |
| Luther Vaughan Elementary School 192 Vaughan Rd Gaffney SC 29341 (864) 489-2424 | PK-5 | 27 | 361 |
| Mary Bramlett Elementary School 301 Spruce St Gaffney SC 29340 (864) 489-2831 | PK-5 | 25 | 298 |
| Northwest Elementary School 840 Green River Rd Gaffney SC 29341 (864) 487-1243 | PK-5 | 33 | 530 |