Dickenson County Public Schools District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Over 200 educators are employed at Dickenson County Public Schools District. The tables below profile teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Virginia, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Virginia Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table lists salary ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Virginia. 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 | $42,490 | $30,290-$60,710 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $69,880 | $48,850 - $100,930 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $71,540 | $49,770 - $100,290 |
| Middle School Teacher | $69,870 | $50,590 - $99,370 |
| High School Teacher | $75,060 | $49,900 - $107,930 |
| PE Teacher | $55,360 | $25,810 - $84,680 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Virginia, 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 salary ranges for special education teachers in Virginia.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $42,490 | $30,290-$60,710 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $72,890 | $50,830 - $101,120 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Virginia, 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 for the state of Virginia below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $57,630 | $41,470-$78,230 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $115,800 | $78,300 - $164,320 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $71,920 | $45,700 - $103,380 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Virginia, 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 Dickenson County Public Schools District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $27,636 | $15,908 |
| Administrators | $23,368 | $15,095 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Dickenson County Public Schools District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Dickenson County Public Schools 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 Dickenson County Public Schools District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 195 | 181 | 178 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 12 | 10 | 11 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 68 | 68 | 61 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 110 | 97 | 100 |
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 | 12 | 75 | 79 |
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 Dickenson County Public Schools District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 131 | 131 | 137 |
| School Administrators | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| Other Support Staff | 127 | 101 | 106 |
Dickenson County Public Schools District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Dickenson County Public Schools District manages 7 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:
- Wise County Public Schools (14 Schools)
- Norton City Public Schools District (2 Schools)
- Buchanan County Public Schools District (11 Schools)
- Russell County Public Schools District (14 Schools)
- Scott County Public Schools District (14 Schools)
Dickenson County Public Schools District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
Teaching in Birchleaf
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandlick Elementary School 186 Anderson Ln Birchleaf VA 24220 (276) 865-5361 | PK-7 | 34 | 546 |
Teaching in Clintwood
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clintwood Elementary School 150 Elementary Circle Clintwood VA 24228 (276) 926-6088 | PK-4 | 29 | 481 |
| Clintwood High School 141 Greenwave Dr Clintwood VA 24288 (276) 926-8400 | 9-12 | 30 | 370 |
| Longs Fork Elementary School 1280 Browning Hollow Clintwood VA 24228 (276) 926-6339 | 5-8 | 21 | 295 |
Teaching in Haysi
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haysi High School 196 Tiger Circle Haysi VA 24256 (276) 865-5126 | 8-12 | 33 | 397 |
Teaching in Nora
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ervinton Elementary School 195 Ervinton Circle Nora VA 24272 (276) 835-8423 | PK-8 | 23 | 255 |