Claiborne County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Claiborne County School District manages 13 schools with more than 300 teachers and support staff. The tables below provide teacher salaries for the entire state of Tennessee, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been gathered through a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Tennessee Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table details average salary and ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Tennessee. 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 | $41,170 | $27,160-$64,480 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $57,680 | $46,980 - $74,440 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,850 | $48,100 - $76,840 |
| Middle School Teacher | $61,030 | $48,540 - $76,830 |
| High School Teacher | $62,950 | $49,050 - $79,180 |
| PE Teacher | $52,020 | $22,990 - $81,080 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Tennessee, 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 Tennessee.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $41,170 | $27,160-$64,480 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $63,380 | $49,860 - $79,360 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Tennessee, 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, including counselors and librarians for the state of Tennessee below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $56,150 | $39,670-$79,290 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $100,580 | $70,960 - $134,630 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $61,020 | $42,410 - $84,550 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Tennessee, 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 Claiborne County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Tennessee | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $11,273 | $13,727 |
| Administrators | $5,095 | $12,573 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Claiborne County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Claiborne 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 Claiborne County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 351 | 353 | 351 |
| Preschool Teachers | 13 | 12 | 12 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 23 | 22 | 22 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 202 | 203 | 208 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 97 | 100 | 94 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 17 | 16 | 15 |
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 | 157 | 147 | 140 |
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 Claiborne County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 247 | 247 | 259 |
| School Administrators | 25 | 26 | 25 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 23 | 17 | 17 |
| Other Support Staff | 189 | 190 | 205 |
| Guidance Counselors | 15 | 13 | 14 |
Claiborne County School District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Claiborne County School District manages 13 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:
- Grainger County School District (9 Schools)
- Union County Public Schools District (10 Schools)
- Hancock County School District (3 Schools)
- Hamblen County School District (18 Schools)
- Jefferson County Public Schools (Tennessee) (13 Schools)
Claiborne County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
Teaching in Clairfield
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clairfield Elementary School 6360 Hwy 90 Clairfield TN 37715 (423) 784-6052 | KG-8 | 10 | 94 |
Teaching in Cumberland Gap
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Gap High School 661 Old Jackboro Pk Cumberland Gap TN 37724 (423) 869-9964 | 9-12 | 36 | 557 |
Teaching in Harrogate
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Myers Elementary School 275 Nettleton Rd Harrogate TN 37752 (423) 869-2172 | PK-4 | 18 | 292 |
| Forge Ridge School 160 Hill Rd Harrogate TN 37752 (423) 869-2768 | PK-8 | 17 | 259 |
| H Y Livesay Middle School 475 Hwy 63 Harrogate TN 37752 (423) 869-4663 | 5-8 | 16 | 280 |
Teaching in New Tazewell
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claiborne High School 815 Davis Dr New Tazewell TN 37825 (423) 626-3532 | 9-12 | 54 | 792 |
| Midway Elementary School 4411 Clouds Rd New Tazewell TN 37825 (423) 626-3067 | PK-8 | 30 | 410 |
| Tazewell New Tazewell Elementary School 501 Davis Dr New Tazewell TN 37825 (423) 626-9502 | KG-4 | 33 | 469 |
| The Alpha School 910 Alpha Dr New Tazewell TN 37825 (423) 626-3323 | PK-PK | 11 | 94 |
Teaching in Speedwell
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powell Valley Elementary School 255 Powell Valley School La Speedwell TN 37870 (423) 869-4659 | PK-8 | 31 | 386 |
Teaching in Tazewell
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solders Memorial Middle School 1510 Legion St Tazewell TN 37879 (423) 626-3531 | 5-8 | 36 | 530 |
| Springdale Elementary School 1915 Hwy 25e South Tazewell TN 37879 (423) 626-9142 | PK-6 | 36 | 462 |