Dallas County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Dallas County School District operates 14 schools with more than 200 teachers and instructors. The tables below profile school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Alabama, due to more localized data not being available. The data is obtained from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Alabama Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below lists average salary and ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Alabama. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $53,360 | $37,400 - $67,510 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,590 | $47,750 - $73,950 |
| Middle School Teacher | $60,320 | $48,320 - $74,090 |
| High School Teacher | $62,280 | $48,190 - $76,300 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Alabama, 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 and ranges for special education teachers in Alabama.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $65,270 | $50,510 - $77,150 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Alabama, 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 for the state of Alabama below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $96,800 | $76,150 - $123,070 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $59,540 | $37,670 - $78,570 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Alabama, 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 Dallas County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Administrators | $12,830 | $18,117 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Dallas County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Dallas 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 Dallas County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 232 | 249 | 237 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 21 | 24 | 23 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 99 | 114 | 135 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 112 | 111 | 80 |
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 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 24 | - | 28 |
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 Dallas County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | - | 259 | |
| School Administrators | 18 | - | 33 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 25 | - | 14 |
| Student Support Staff | 15 | - | 22 |
| Other Support Staff | 185 | - | 176 |
| Librarians | 11 | - | 11 |
| Guidance Counselors | 13 | - | 13 |
Dallas County School District Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Dallas County School District oversees 14 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- Selma City School District (14 Schools)
- Perry County School District (5 Schools)
- Wilcox County School District (7 Schools)
- Lowndes County School District (9 Schools)
- Autauga County School District (15 Schools)
Dallas County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
Teaching in Orrville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Middle-High School 1166 Dallas Rd 115 Orrville AL 36767 (334) 875-4155 | 6-12 | 27 | 329 |
| Salem Primary School 3486 Dallas Rd 3 Orrville AL 36767 (334) 996-8636 | PK-5 | 19 | 222 |
Teaching in Plantersville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas County High School 335 5th Ave Plantersville AL 36758 (334) 366-2232 | 9-12 | 33 | 609 |
| Je Terry Elementary School 70 Academy St Plantersville AL 36758 (334) 366-2838 | KG-6 | 9 | 120 |
Teaching in Selma
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brantley Elementary School 5585 Water Ave Selma AL 36703 (334) 874-8185 | KG-6 | 17 | 225 |
| Bruce K Craig Elementary School 108 Craig Industrial Park Selma AL 36701 (334) 875-7937 | 3-5 | 16 | 253 |
| Southside High School 7975 Us Hwy 80 East Selma AL 36701 (334) 872-0518 | 9-12 | 31 | 406 |
| Southside Primary School 3104 Old Montgomery Hwy Selma AL 36701 (334) 874-9566 | KG-2 | 26 | 303 |
| Tipton Elementary-Middle School 2500 Tipton St Selma AL 36701 (334) 872-8080 | 6-8 | 18 | 289 |
Teaching in Valley Grande
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Grande Elementary School 2765 Dallas County Rd 81 Valley Grande AL 36701 (334) 872-7661 | KG-6 | 26 | 465 |
| William R Martin Middle School 2863 Dallas County Rd 81 Valley Grande AL 36703 (334) 872-6417 | 7-8 | 16 | 298 |