Clay County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Clay County School District manages 5 schools with over 70 teachers and support staff. The tables below display teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Tennessee, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken from several 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, the following table displays average salary 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 details average salary 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
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators, 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 Clay County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Tennessee | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $9,046 | $13,728 |
| Administrators | $8,211 | $12,573 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Clay County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Clay 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 Clay County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 82 | 78 | 74 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 44 | 44 | 45 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 26 | 23 | 18 |
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 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
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 Clay County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 70 | 70 | 67 |
| Other Support Staff | 55 | 55 | 54 |
Clay County School District Schools
We have listed the 5 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Clay County School District in the list below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Overton County School District (9 Schools)
- Jackson County School District (4 Schools)
- Pickett County School District (2 Schools)
- Putnam County School System (21 Schools)
- Macon County School District (8 Schools)
Clay County School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Celina
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celina K-8 School 1324 Mitchell St Celina TN 38551 (931) 243-2391 | PK-8 | 36 | 604 |
| Clay County High School 860 Clay County Hw Celina TN 38551 (931) 243-2340 | 9-12 | 18 | 261 |
Teaching in Red Boiling Springs
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermitage Springs School 17580 Clay County Hw Red Boiling Springs TN 37150 (615) 699-2414 | PK-8 | 16 | 208 |