Franklin County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 300 educators and 3,000 students that are enrolled at the 9 schools managed by Franklin County School District. The tables below provide teacher salaries for the entire state of Alabama, 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.
Alabama Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table displays average salary and ranges for teachers 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 and 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
See 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 Franklin County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $13,791 | $16,943 |
| Administrators | $14,189 | $18,117 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Franklin County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Franklin County School 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 Franklin County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 244 | 281 | 293 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 108 | 124 | 156 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 102 | 118 | 98 |
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 | 36 | - | 39 |
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 Franklin County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | - | 166 | |
| School Administrators | 12 | - | 13 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 14 | - | 17 |
| Student Support Staff | 11 | - | 15 |
| Other Support Staff | 116 | - | 112 |
| Guidance Counselors | 9 | - | 10 |
Franklin County School District Schools
We have listed the 9 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Franklin County School District in the list 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:
- Russellville City School District (4 Schools)
- Colbert County School District (9 Schools)
- Tuscumbia City School District (7 Schools)
- Muscle Shoals City School District (7 Schools)
- Sheffield City School District (4 Schools)
Franklin County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
Teaching in Phil Campbell
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Franklin Junior High School 1815 Hwy 89 Phil Campbell AL 35581 (256) 331-2140 | PK-9 | 23 | 222 |
| Phil Campbell Elementary School 148 Camp St Phil Campbell AL 35581 (256) 331-2170 | PK-6 | 34 | 417 |
| Phil Campbell High School 65 School St Phil Campbell AL 35581 (256) 331-2150 | 7-12 | 30 | 372 |
Teaching in Red Bay
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bay High School 800 8th St Red Bay AL 35582 (256) 331-2270 | KG-12 | 76 | 786 |
Teaching in Russellville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgreen High School 14220 Hwy 187 Russellville AL 35653 (256) 332-1376 | PK-12 | 38 | 452 |
| Tharptown High School 255 Hwy 80 Russellville AL 35654 (256) 332-3404 | 7-12 | 28 | 278 |
| Tharptown Junior High School 145 Hwy 80 Russellville AL 35654 (256) 332-3404 | KG-6 | 27 | 383 |
Teaching in Vina
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vina High School 8250 County Rd 23 Vina AL 35593 (256) 331-2260 | KG-12 | 34 | 307 |