DDSB -- Durham District School Board
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Durham District School Board (DDSB) manages 56 schools with over two thousand teachers. The Durham District School Board (DDSB) teacher and administration salary data presented in the following tables are obtained from several government agencies as noted below each of 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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DDSB Teacher Salary Details
The following table displays average salary and ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Durham-Chapel Hill 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 | $34,220 | $23,580-$45,350 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $50,110 | $35,950 - $60,500 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $51,560 | $38,950 - $60,570 |
| Middle School Teacher | $53,290 | $40,660 - $63,180 |
| High School Teacher | $55,370 | $45,100 - $72,370 |
| PE Teacher | $113,940 | $28,190 - - |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Durham-Chapel Hill, 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 that work for DDSB and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $34,220 | $23,580-$45,350 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $55,760 | $43,690 - $76,080 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Durham-Chapel Hill, 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, including counselors and librarians for the Durham-Chapel Hill area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $49,340 | $37,560-$60,000 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $86,180 | $60,430 - $123,790 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $54,170 | $33,210 - $73,960 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Durham-Chapel Hill, 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 Durham District School Board (DDSB) is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $16,068 | $12,728 |
| Administrators | $13,081 | $12,997 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Durham District School Board Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Durham District School Board (DDSB). 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 Durham District School Board (DDSB) per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 2,138 | 2,262 | 2,291 |
| Preschool Teachers | 29 | 36 | 40 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 135 | 166 | 175 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 1,285 | 1,386 | 1,384 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 676 | 659 | 664 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 13 | 14 | 28 |
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 | 34 | 38 | 41 |
| Teaching Assistants | 557 | 541 | 550 |
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 Durham District School Board (DDSB) are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 1,505 | 1,505 | 1,517 |
| District Administrators | 32 | 33 | 34 |
| District Support Staff | 149 | 154 | 164 |
| School Administrators | 132 | 133 | 146 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 194 | 199 | 202 |
| Student Support Staff | 295 | 344 | 305 |
| Other Support Staff | 637 | 643 | 665 |
| Librarians | 50 | 49 | 55 |
| Guidance Counselors | 100 | 106 | 110 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 44 | 42 | 44 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 55 | 63 | 63 |
Durham District School Board (DDSB) Schools
We have listed the 56 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Durham District School Board (DDSB) in the list 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:
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- Orange County Schools District (13 Schools)
- Wake County Public School System (172 Schools)
- Chatham County Public School System (17 Schools)
- Person County Schools (10 Schools)
Durham District School Board Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Bahama
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mangum Elementary School 9008 Quail Roost Rd Bahama NC 27503 (919) 560-3948 |
KG-5 | 24 | 371 |
Teaching in Durham
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethesda Elementary School 2009 South Miami Blvd Durham NC 27703 (919) 560-3904 |
KG-5 | 45 | 680 |
| Brogden Middle School 1001 Leon St Durham NC 27704 (919) 560-3906 |
6-8 | 48 | 677 |
| Burton Elementary School 1500 Mathison Ave Durham NC 27701 (919) 560-3908 |
PK-5 | 31 | 377 |
| C C Spaulding Elementary School 1531 South Roxboro Rd Durham NC 27707 (919) 560-3974 |
PK-5 | 22 | 265 |
| C E Jordan High School 6806 Garrett Rd Durham NC 27707 (919) 560-3912 |
9-12 | 107 | 1,775 |
| Chewning Middle School 5001 Red Mill Rd Durham NC 27704 (919) 560-3535 |
6-9 | 21 | 261 |
| City of Medicine Academy 301 Crutchfield Rd Durham NC 27704 (919) 560-2001 |
9-12 | 23 | 323 |
| Club Boulevard Elementary School 400 West Club Blvd Durham NC 27704 (919) 560-3918 |
KG-5 | 33 | 523 |
| Creekside Elementary School 5321 Ephesus Church Rd Durham NC 27707 (919) 560-3919 |
KG-5 | 59 | 869 |
| Dps Hospital School Dumc Room 3605 Durham NC 27710 (919) 684-5684 |
KG-12 | 20 | 59 |
| Durham School of the Arts 401 North Duke St Durham NC 27701 (919) 560-3926 |
6-12 | 104 | 1,564 |
| Durham's Performance Learning School 401 North Drr St Durham NC 27703 (919) 560-9190 |
8-12 | 17 | 233 |
| E K Powe Elementary School 913 9th St Durham NC 27705 (919) 560-3963 |
KG-5 | 33 | 392 |
| Easley Elementary School 302 Lebanon Circle Durham NC 27712 (919) 560-3913 |
KG-5 | 35 | 577 |
| Eastway Elementary School 610 North Alston Ave Durham NC 27701 (919) 560-3910 |
PK-5 | 39 | 624 |
| Eno Valley Elementary School 117 Milton Rd Durham NC 27712 (919) 560-3915 |
PK-5 | 44 | 640 |
| Fayetteville Street Elementary School 2905 Fayetteville St Durham NC 27707 (919) 560-3944 |
KG-5 | 21 | 242 |
| Forest View Elementary School 3007 Mount Sinai Rd Durham NC 27705 (919) 560-3932 |
KG-5 | 45 | 697 |
| George L Carrington Middle School 227 Milton Rd Durham NC 27712 (919) 560-3916 |
6-8 | 78 | 1,160 |
| George Watts Elementary School 700 Watts St Durham NC 27701 (919) 560-3947 |
PK-5 | 31 | 340 |
| Glenn Elementary School 2415 East Geer St Durham NC 27704 (919) 560-3920 |
KG-5 | 48 | 664 |
| Hillandale Elementary School 2730 Hillandale Rd Durham NC 27705 (919) 560-3924 |
PK-5 | 44 | 701 |
| Hillside High School 3727 Fayetteville St Durham NC 27707 (919) 560-3925 |
9-12 | 97 | 1,236 |
| Holt Elementary School 4019 Holt School Rd Durham NC 27704 (919) 560-3928 |
PK-5 | 45 | 586 |
| Hope Valley Elementary School 3005 Dixon Rd Durham NC 27707 (919) 560-3980 |
KG-5 | 47 | 649 |
| J D Clement Early College High School 1801 Fayetteville St Durham NC 27707 (919) 560-2696 |
9-12 | 13 | 337 |
| James E Shepard Middle School 2401 Dakota St Durham NC 27707 (919) 560-3938 |
6-8 | 36 | 526 |
| Lakeview School 3507 Dearborn Dr Durham NC 27704 (919) 560-2520 |
6-12 | 20 | 93 |
| Lakewood Elementary School 2520 Vesson Ave Durham NC 27707 (919) 560-3939 |
PK-5 | 36 | 459 |
| Lakewood Montessori Middle 2119 Chapel Hill Rd Durham NC 27707 (919) 560-2894 |
6-8 | 20 | 289 |
| Little River Elementary School 2315 Snow Hill Rd Durham NC 27712 (919) 560-3940 |
PK-5 | 29 | 395 |
| Lowe's Grove Middle School 4418 South Alston Ave Durham NC 27713 (919) 560-3946 |
6-8 | 48 | 694 |
| Lucas Middle 923 Snow Hill Rd Durham NC 27704 (919) 560-3843 |
6-8 | 39 | 618 |
| Merrick-Moore Elementary School 2325 Cheek Rd Durham NC 27704 (919) 560-3952 |
PK-5 | 50 | 706 |
| Middle College High School @ Dtcc 1637 Lawson St Durham NC 27703 (919) 536-7203 |
11-12 | 5 | 123 |
| Morehead Montessori School 909 Cobb St Durham NC 27707 (919) 560-3954 |
PK-5 | 17 | 213 |
| Neal Middle School 201 Baptist Rd Durham NC 27704 (919) 560-3955 |
6-8 | 59 | 882 |
| New Technology High School at Hill 3727 Fayetteville St Durham NC 27707 (919) 560-9183 |
9-12 | 20 | 321 |
| Northern High School 117 Tom Wilkinson Rd Durham NC 27712 (919) 560-3956 |
9-12 | 84 | 1,368 |
| Oak Grove Elementary School 3810 Wake Forest Rd Durham NC 27703 (919) 560-3960 |
PK-5 | 42 | 577 |
| Parkwood Elementary School 5207 Revere Rd Durham NC 27713 (919) 560-3962 |
KG-5 | 37 | 558 |
| Pearsontown Elementary School 4915 Barbee Rd Durham NC 27713 (919) 560-3964 |
PK-5 | 47 | 830 |
| R N Harris Elementary School 1520 Cooper St Durham NC 27703 (919) 560-3967 |
PK-5 | 31 | 362 |
| Riverside High School 3218 Rose of Sharon Rd Durham NC 27712 (919) 560-3965 |
9-12 | 109 | 1,796 |
| Rogers-Herr Middle School 911 Cornwallis Rd Durham NC 27707 (919) 560-3970 |
6-8 | 42 | 639 |
| Sandy Ridge Elementary 1417 Old Oxford Hwy Durham NC 27704 (919) 560-2695 |
PK-5 | 42 | 595 |
| Sherwood Githens Middle School 4800 Chapel Hill Rd Durham NC 27707 (919) 560-3966 |
6-8 | 64 | 1,002 |
| Southern High School 800 Clayton Rd Durham NC 27703 (919) 560-3968 |
9-12 | 71 | 951 |
| Southern School of Engineering at Southern High 800 Clayton Rd Durham NC 27703 (919) 560-9184 |
9-12 | 14 | 278 |
| Southwest Elementary School 2320 Cook Rd Durham NC 27713 (919) 560-3972 |
PK-5 | 42 | 625 |
| Spring Valley Elementary School 2051 Northern Durham Prky Durham NC 27703 (919) 560-2890 |
PK-5 | 35 | 595 |
| W G Pearson Elementary School 3501 Fayettville St Durham NC 27707 (919) 560-3988 |
PK-5 | 34 | 557 |
| W.g. Pearson Magnet Middle School 600 East Umstead St Durham NC 27701 (919) 560-2208 |
8-8 | 9 | 79 |
| Y E Smith Elementary School 2410 East Main St Durham NC 27703 (919) 560-3900 |
PK-5 | 28 | 396 |