Cleveland County Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Cleveland County Schools manages 29 schools with over 1,000 educators. The tables below provide administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of North Carolina, due to more localized data not being available. The data is sourced from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
North Carolina Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table lists the average salary for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of North 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 | $37,340 | $28,700-$47,530 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $53,120 | $40,760 - $63,620 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $54,070 | $45,570 - $62,590 |
| Middle School Teacher | $53,350 | $44,660 - $61,770 |
| High School Teacher | $55,760 | $45,430 - $64,460 |
| PE Teacher | $56,720 | $25,130 - $87,060 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of North 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 details the average salary for special education teachers in North Carolina.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $37,340 | $28,700-$47,530 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $57,160 | $44,720 - $73,990 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of North 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 North Carolina below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $60,880 | $38,480-$89,120 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $90,740 | $63,240 - $121,380 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $56,710 | $40,400 - $74,070 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of North 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 Cleveland County Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $13,809 | $12,730 |
| Administrators | $12,737 | $12,997 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Cleveland County Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Cleveland County Schools. 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 Cleveland County Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,116 | 1,130 | 1,120 |
| Preschool Teachers | 34 | 35 | 35 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 56 | 75 | 70 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 656 | 652 | 633 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 368 | 366 | 381 |
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 | 345 | 340 | 267 |
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 Cleveland County Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 659 | 659 | 692 |
| District Administrators | 15 | 15 | 16 |
| District Support Staff | 68 | 72 | 65 |
| School Administrators | 66 | 64 | 69 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 88 | 87 | 89 |
| Student Support Staff | 118 | 122 | 130 |
| Other Support Staff | 300 | 300 | 323 |
| Librarians | 25 | 25 | 27 |
| Guidance Counselors | 48 | 51 | 49 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 18 | 18 | 16 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 31 | 33 | 33 |
Cleveland County Schools Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Cleveland County Schools oversees 29 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:
- Rutherford County Schools (18 Schools)
- Gaston County Schools (56 Schools)
- Lincoln County Schools District (24 Schools)
- Burke County Public Schools (27 Schools)
- Newton Conover City Schools District (7 Schools)
Cleveland County Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
Teaching in Casar
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casar Elementary School 436 Schoolhouse Rd Casar NC 28020 (704) 538-9982 | PK-5 | 22 | 276 |
Teaching in Fallston
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fallston Elementary School 112 Gary St Fallston NC 28042 (704) 538-7341 | PK-5 | 39 | 518 |
Teaching in Grover
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Elementary School 206 Carolina Ave Grover NC 28073 (704) 476-8351 | PK-4 | 25 | 329 |
Teaching in Kings Mountain
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethware Elementary School 115 Bethware Dr Kings Mountain NC 28086 (704) 476-8346 | PK-4 | 30 | 406 |
| East Elementary School 600 Cleveland Ave Kings Mountain NC 28086 (704) 476-8356 | PK-4 | 20 | 253 |
| Kings Mountain High School 500 Phifer Rd Kings Mountain NC 28086 (704) 476-8330 | 9-12 | 90 | 1,264 |
| Kings Mountain Intermediate School 227 Kings Mountain Blvd Kings Mountain NC 28086 (704) 476-8366 | 5-6 | 39 | 648 |
| Kings Mountain Middle School 1000 Phifer Rd Kings Mountain NC 28086 (704) 476-8340 | 7-8 | 45 | 662 |
| North Elementary School 900 North Ramseur St Kings Mountain NC 28086 (704) 476-8225 | PK-4 | 18 | 238 |
| West Elementary School 500 West Mountain St Kings Mountain NC 28086 (704) 476-8345 | PK-4 | 21 | 316 |
Teaching in Lawndale
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burns High School 307 East Stagecoach Trail Lawndale NC 28090 (704) 476-8335 | 9-12 | 81 | 1,077 |
| Burns Middle School 215 Shady Grove Rd Lawndale NC 28090 (704) 476-8223 | 6-8 | 59 | 864 |
Teaching in Shelby
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling Springs Elementary School 1522 Patrick Ave Shelby NC 28152 (704) 476-8361 | PK-5 | 40 | 520 |
| Cleveland County Early College High School 1800 East Marion St Shelby NC 28152 (704) 669-4710 | 9-12 | 9 | 199 |
| Crest High School 800 Old Boiling Springs Shelby NC 28152 (704) 476-8331 | 9-12 | 88 | 1,244 |
| Crest Middle School of Technology 315 Beaverdam Church Rd Shelby NC 28150 (704) 482-0343 | 6-8 | 64 | 949 |
| Davidson School 409 West Sumter St Shelby NC 28150 (704) 476-8399 | 6-12 | 24 | 136 |
| Elizabeth Elementary School 220 South Post Rd Shelby NC 28152 (704) 476-8371 | 5-6 | 36 | 464 |
| Graham Elementary School 1100 Blanton St Shelby NC 28150 (704) 476-8386 | PK-4 | 26 | 290 |
| James Love Elementary School 309 James Love Rd Shelby NC 28152 (704) 476-8385 | PK-4 | 25 | 309 |
| Jefferson Elementary School 1166 Wyke Rd Shelby NC 28150 (704) 476-8390 | PK-4 | 28 | 380 |
| Marion Intermediate School 410 Forest Hill Dr Shelby NC 28150 (704) 476-8381 | PK-4 | 28 | 320 |
| North Shelby School 1205 Northside Dr Shelby NC 28150 (704) 487-9941 | PK-12 | 16 | 137 |
| Shelby High School 230 East Dixon Blvd Shelby NC 28152 (704) 476-8325 | 9-12 | 66 | 785 |
| Shelby Middle School 1480 South Dekalb St Shelby NC 28152 (704) 476-8328 | 7-8 | 37 | 484 |
| Springmore Elementary School 616 Mcbrayer Homestead Rd Shelby NC 28152 (704) 434-7371 | PK-5 | 43 | 658 |
| Township Three Elementary School 526 Davis Rd Shelby NC 28152 (704) 487-7809 | PK-5 | 47 | 664 |
| Union Elementary School 1440 Union Church Rd Shelby NC 28150 (704) 481-8001 | PK-5 | 30 | 378 |
| Washington Math and Science School 1907 Stony Point Rd Shelby NC 28150 (704) 435-9521 | PK-5 | 28 | 350 |