Fort Payne City Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Over 700 teachers and instructors are employed at Fort Payne City Schools. The tables below profile administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Alabama, due to more localized data not being available. The data is sourced from multiple 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 displays average salary ranges for teachers that is 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $31,160 | $21,150-$47,350 |
| 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 displays average salary 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 salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of Alabama below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $47,370 | $27,290-$77,530 |
| 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 Fort Payne City Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Administrators | $14,570 | $18,117 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Fort Payne City Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Fort Payne City 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 Fort Payne City Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 614 | 633 | 665 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 63 | 59 | 70 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 265 | 304 | 379 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 285 | 269 | 215 |
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 | 28 | - | 27 |
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 Fort Payne City Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | - | 387 | |
| School Administrators | 27 | - | 34 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 28 | - | 30 |
| Student Support Staff | 17 | - | 28 |
| Other Support Staff | 271 | - | 282 |
| Librarians | 16 | - | 14 |
| Guidance Counselors | 22 | - | 21 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 12 | - | 12 |
Fort Payne City Schools Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Fort Payne City Schools oversees 15 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:
- Fort Payne City School District (4 Schools)
- Cherokee County Schools (8 Schools)
- Scottsboro City School District (6 Schools)
- Jackson County School District (19 Schools)
- Boaz City School District (5 Schools)
Fort Payne City Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
- Collinsville (1)
- Crossville (2)
- Ft Payne (1)
- Fyffe (1)
- Geraldine (1)
- Henagar (1)
- Ider (1)
- Mentone (1)
- Rainsville (1)
- Sylvania (1)
- Valley Head (1)
Teaching in Collinsville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collinsville High School 802 South Valley St Collinsville AL 35961 (256) 524-2111 | KG-12 | 73 | 861 |
Teaching in Crossville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossville Elementary School 15755 Al Hwy 68 Crossville AL 35962 (256) 528-7859 | KG-3 | 41 | 636 |
| Crossville High School 5405 Co Rd 28 Crossville AL 35962 (256) 528-7858 | 9-12 | 28 | 513 |
Teaching in Ft Payne
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhuma Junior High School 3371 County Rd 81 Ft Payne AL 35967 (256) 845-3377 | KG-8 | 15 | 157 |
Teaching in Fyffe
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fyffe High School 153 Church St Fyffe AL 35971 (256) 623-2116 | KG-12 | 77 | 1,012 |
Teaching in Geraldine
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldine School 13011 Hwy 227 Geraldine AL 35974 (256) 659-2142 | KG-12 | 74 | 1,209 |
Teaching in Henagar
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henagar Junior High School 85 Woodview Rd Henagar AL 35978 (256) 657-4483 | KG-8 | 19 | 300 |
Teaching in Ider
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ider School 1064 Crabapple Ln Ider AL 35981 (256) 632-2302 | KG-12 | 74 | 768 |
Teaching in Mentone
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moon Lake School 306 Main St West Mentone AL 35984 (256) 634-4113 | KG-6 | 9 | 109 |
Teaching in Rainsville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainview School 76 Chavies Rd Rainsville AL 35986 (256) 638-3510 | KG-12 | 83 | 1,105 |
Teaching in Sylvania
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvania School 133 1st St Nw Sylvania AL 35988 (256) 638-2030 | KG-12 | 73 | 907 |
Teaching in Valley Head
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Head High School 235 1st Ave Valley Head AL 35989 (256) 635-6228 | KG-12 | 59 | 492 |