CCSS -- Columbia County School System
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Over 1,000 teachers and instructors are employed at CCSS. The CCSS teacher and administration salary information provided below are obtained from several sources as noted below the data tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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CCSS Teacher Salary Details
The table below details salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Augusta-Richmond County 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 | $31,760 | $19,240-$51,510 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $59,260 | $40,000 - $77,700 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,530 | $42,340 - $78,980 |
| Middle School Teacher | $58,530 | $38,300 - $75,500 |
| High School Teacher | $60,460 | $44,610 - $79,200 |
| PE Teacher | $39,580 | $18,720 - $64,320 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Augusta-Richmond County, 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 salary ranges for special education teachers that work for CCSS and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $59,630 | $37,710 - $80,180 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Augusta-Richmond County, 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 and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the Augusta-Richmond County area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $54,950 | $35,180-$87,670 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $93,070 | $64,240 - $119,650 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $54,830 | $28,950 - $77,890 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Augusta-Richmond County, 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 CCSS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $17,508 | $16,683 |
| Administrators | $14,676 | $13,029 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Columbia County School System Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by CCSS. 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 CCSS per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,419 | 1,393 | 1,408 |
| Preschool Teachers | 20 | 21 | 24 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 90 | 88 | 89 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 566 | 555 | 553 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 602 | 590 | 602 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 141 | 140 | 140 |
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 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
| Teaching Assistants | 423 | 362 | 357 |
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 CCSS are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 1,033 | 1,033 | 1,015 |
| District Administrators | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| District Support Staff | 34 | 32 | 31 |
| School Administrators | 76 | 76 | 75 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 107 | 109 | 107 |
| Student Support Staff | 83 | 84 | 88 |
| Other Support Staff | 719 | 718 | 701 |
| Librarians | 35 | 35 | 34 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 32 | 31 |
| Guidance Counselors | 55 | 54 | 54 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 22 | 20 | 19 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 33 | 34 | 35 |
CCSS Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, CCSS oversees 31 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:
- Richmond County School System (61 Schools)
- Mcduffie County School District (6 Schools)
- Lincoln County School District (3 Schools)
- Warren County School District (3 Schools)
- Burke County School District (6 Schools)
Columbia County School System Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Appling
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Columbia Elementary School 2874 Ray Owens Rd Appling GA 30802 (706) 541-1158 |
PK-5 | 21 | 342 |
Teaching in Evans
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Elementary School 550 Blue Ridge Dr Evans GA 30809 (706) 868-0894 |
PK-5 | 38 | 672 |
| Evans Elementary School 618 Gibbs Rd Evans GA 30809 (706) 863-1202 |
PK-5 | 39 | 684 |
| Evans High School 4550 Cox Rd Evans GA 30809 (706) 863-1198 |
9-12 | 98 | 1,843 |
| Evans Middle School 4785 Hereford Farm Rd Evans GA 30809 (706) 868-3689 |
6-8 | 49 | 938 |
| Greenbrier Elementary School 5116 Riverwood Parkway Evans GA 30809 (706) 650-6060 |
PK-5 | 46 | 938 |
| Greenbrier High School 5114 Riverwood Parkway Evans GA 30809 (706) 650-6040 |
9-12 | 88 | 1,701 |
| Greenbrier Middle School 5120 Riverwood Parkway Evans GA 30809 (706) 650-6080 |
6-8 | 32 | 618 |
| Lakeside High School 533 Blue Ridge Dr Evans GA 30809 (706) 863-0027 |
9-12 | 85 | 1,598 |
| Lakeside Middle School 527 Blue Ridge Dr Evans GA 30809 (706) 855-6900 |
6-8 | 40 | 695 |
| Lewiston Elementary School 5426 Hereford Farm Rd Evans GA 30809 (706) 650-6064 |
PK-5 | 41 | 735 |
| Martinez Elementary School 325 North Belair Rd Evans GA 30809 (706) 863-8308 |
PK-5 | 40 | 651 |
| New Elementary #5 School 4109 Mullikin Rd Evans GA 30809 (706) 447-1016 |
PK-5 | 39 | 723 |
| Riverside Elementary School 4431 Hardy Mcmanus Rd Evans GA 30809 (706) 868-3736 |
PK-5 | 34 | 607 |
| Riverside Middle School 1095 Furys Ferry Rd Evans GA 30809 (706) 868-3712 |
6-8 | 43 | 746 |
Teaching in Grovetown
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Place Elementary 2011 Hero Way Grovetown GA 30813 (706) 447-2115 |
PK-5 | 53 | 1,012 |
| Brookwood Elementary School 455 South Old Belair Rd Grovetown GA 30813 (706) 855-7538 |
PK-5 | 41 | 657 |
| Cedar Ridge Elementary School 1000 Trudeau Trl Grovetown GA 30813 (706) 447-2100 |
PK-5 | 53 | 972 |
| Columbia Middle School 2013 Raider Way Grovetown GA 30813 (706) 541-1252 |
6-8 | 51 | 935 |
| Euchee Creek Elementary School 795 Louisville Rd Grovetown GA 30813 (706) 556-4000 |
PK-5 | 35 | 506 |
| Grovetown Elementary School 300 Ford Ave Grovetown GA 30813 (706) 863-0800 |
PK-5 | 44 | 612 |
| Grovetown High School 2010 Warrior Way Grovetown GA 30813 (706) 447-2102 |
9-12 | 86 | 1,621 |
| Grovetown Middle School 5463 Harlem Grovetown Rd Grovetown GA 30813 (706) 855-2514 |
6-8 | 50 | 859 |
Teaching in Harlem
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlem High School 1070 Appling Harlem Rd Harlem GA 30814 (706) 556-5980 |
9-12 | 39 | 719 |
| Harlem Middle School 375 West Forrest St Harlem GA 30814 (706) 556-5990 |
6-8 | 33 | 547 |
| North Harlem Elementary School 525 Fairview Dr Harlem GA 30814 (706) 556-5995 |
PK-5 | 36 | 607 |
Teaching in Martinez
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Columbia Elementary School 325 Mccormick Rd Martinez GA 30907 (706) 863-3220 |
PK-5 | 36 | 553 |
| Stallings Island Middle School 3830 Blackstone Camp Rd Martinez GA 30907 (706) 447-2106 |
6-8 | 33 | 571 |
| Stevens Creek Elementary School 3780 Evans to Locks Rd Martinez GA 30907 (706) 868-3705 |
PK-5 | 42 | 751 |
| Westmont Elementary School 4558 Oakley Pirkle Rd Martinez GA 30907 (706) 863-0992 |
PK-5 | 35 | 494 |