Dickson County Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are more than 600 educators and eight thousand students that are enrolled at the 16 schools operated by Dickson County Schools. The Dickson County Schools district's salary information displayed below are gathered from several government sources as listed below the salary tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Employers Post Your Jobs
Post to Teacher.org and 100+ job boards with one submission: Click Here to Post a Job.
Search For Jobs
Search through jobs listings in and around Dickson County Schools area.
Dickson County Schools Teacher Salary Details
The table below lists average salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin region. 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 | $33,120 | $22,290-$50,460 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $51,850 | $40,980 - $63,350 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $52,510 | $40,600 - $62,570 |
| Middle School Teacher | $52,920 | $41,850 - $61,910 |
| High School Teacher | $54,990 | $41,760 - $65,200 |
| PE Teacher | $51,540 | $22,280 - $79,810 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, 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 who work for Dickson County Schools and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $54,710 | $45,710 - $66,250 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff for the Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $90,300 | $65,160 - $106,720 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $53,410 | $37,990 - $69,540 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, 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 Dickson County Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Tennessee | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $12,746 | $13,727 |
| Administrators | $11,885 | $12,573 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Dickson County Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Dickson 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 Dickson County Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 588 | 582 | 568 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 38 | 35 | 37 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 368 | 370 | 357 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 158 | 151 | 148 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 20 | 20 | 21 |
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 | 159 | 150 | 154 |
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 Dickson County Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 390 | 390 | 393 |
| School Administrators | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 38 | 38 | 37 |
| Student Support Staff | 7 | 8 | 19 |
| Other Support Staff | 308 | 307 | 301 |
| Librarians | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Guidance Counselors | 22 | 21 | 20 |
Dickson County Schools Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Dickson County Schools operates 16 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:
- Humphreys County School System (7 Schools)
- Hickman County School District (8 Schools)
- Cheatham County School District (13 Schools)
- Houston County School District (5 Schools)
- Franklin Special School District (8 Schools)
Dickson County Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
Teaching in Burns
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Burns Elementary School 3201 Hwy 96 Burns TN 37029 (615) 446-2791 |
PK-5 | 46 | 639 |
Teaching in Charlotte
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Elementary School 200 Humphries St Charlotte TN 37036 (615) 740-5803 |
PK-5 | 43 | 578 |
| Charlotte Middle School 250 Humphries St Charlotte TN 37036 (615) 740-6060 |
6-8 | 26 | 454 |
| Creek Wood High School 3499 Hwy 47 North Charlotte TN 37036 (615) 740-6000 |
9-12 | 51 | 905 |
| New Directions Academy 4000 Hwy 48 North Charlotte TN 37036 (615) 740-6070 |
KG-12 | 11 | 75 |
Teaching in Dickson
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Elementary School 198 Upper Lake Dr Dickson TN 37055 (615) 446-0355 |
PK-5 | 56 | 748 |
| Dickson County High School 509 Henslee Dr Dickson TN 37055 (615) 446-9003 |
9-12 | 81 | 1,469 |
| Dickson Elementary School 120 West Broad St Dickson TN 37055 (615) 740-5837 |
PK-5 | 26 | 328 |
| Dickson Middle School 401 East College St Dickson TN 37055 (615) 446-2273 |
6-8 | 72 | 1,155 |
| Oakmont Elementary School 630 Hwy 46 South Dickson TN 37055 (615) 446-2435 |
KG-5 | 47 | 640 |
| The Discovery School 101 Henslee Dr Dickson TN 37055 (615) 441-4163 |
KG-5 | 15 | 225 |
Teaching in Vanleer
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanleer Elementary School 4456 Hwy 49 West Vanleer TN 37181 (615) 740-5760 |
PK-5 | 20 | 305 |
Teaching in White Bluff
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| W James Middle School 3030 Trace Creek Rd White Bluff TN 37187 (615) 797-3201 |
6-8 | 19 | 286 |
| White Bluff Elementary School 377 School Rd White Bluff TN 37187 (615) 797-3971 |
PK-5 | 41 | 577 |