Dillon County School District 03
Teacher Salary and Benefits
According to published data more than ninety teachers are employed at Dillon County School District 03. The tables below detail teacher salaries for the entire state of South Carolina, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been gathered through multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
South Carolina Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below displays the average salary for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of South 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 | $36,190 | $26,820-$49,900 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $60,850 | $47,730 - $79,090 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,210 | $48,410 - $77,570 |
| Middle School Teacher | $62,580 | $48,090 - $78,160 |
| High School Teacher | $65,340 | $48,740 - $80,700 |
| PE Teacher | $55,180 | $17,880 - $103,010 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of South 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 displays the average salary for special education teachers in South Carolina.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $36,190 | $26,820-$49,900 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $64,750 | $49,540 - $79,150 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of South 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 for the state of South Carolina below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $58,290 | $33,960-$83,730 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $105,080 | $75,810 - $134,490 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $62,000 | $39,800 - $86,250 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of South 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 Dillon County School District 03 is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $14,349 | $13,888 |
| Administrators | $26,667 | $23,349 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Dillon County School District 03 Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Dillon County School District 03. 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 Dillon County School District 03 per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 89 | 88 | 89 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 51 | 50 | 51 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 29 | 29 | 29 |
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 | 14 | 16 | 16 |
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 Dillon County School District 03 are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Dillon County School District 03 Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Dillon County School District 03 manages 4 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:
- DILLON 04 (8 Schools)
- MARION 10 (11 Schools)
- Florence School District One (26 Schools)
- Marlboro County School District (8 Schools)
- Darlington County School District (22 Schools)
Dillon County School District 03 Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latta Early Childhood Center School 134 Latimer St Latta SC 29565 (843) 752-2711 | PK-1 | 16 | 340 |
| Latta Elementary School 122 Latimer St Latta SC 29565 (843) 752-5295 | 2-5 | 26 | 486 |
| Latta High School 618 North Richardson St Latta SC 29565 (843) 752-5751 | 9-12 | 29 | 407 |
| Latta Middle School 612 North Richardson St Latta SC 29565 (843) 752-7117 | 6-8 | 18 | 413 |