Franklin County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Based on recent publications, over 200 educators are employed at Franklin County School District. The tables below provide school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Georgia, due to more localized data not being available. The data is taken from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Georgia Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below displays the average salary for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Georgia. 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 | $47,920 | $28,150-$77,130 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $69,870 | $48,610 - $95,070 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $70,720 | $49,260 - $98,030 |
| Middle School Teacher | $69,780 | $47,540 - $97,960 |
| High School Teacher | $72,000 | $49,450 - $96,820 |
| PE Teacher | $54,060 | $27,190 - $80,900 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Georgia, 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 lists the average salary for special education teachers in Georgia.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $47,920 | $28,150-$77,130 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $72,090 | $49,510 - $98,750 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Georgia, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators and support staff for the state of Georgia below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $59,280 | $38,580-$76,830 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $107,710 | $81,440 - $135,990 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $68,410 | $42,040 - $101,880 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Georgia, 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 | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $17,627 | $16,684 |
| Administrators | $13,182 | $13,029 |
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 | 234 | 227 | 227 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 16 | 15 | 14 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 87 | 80 | 81 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 101 | 100 | 98 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 29 | 31 | 32 |
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 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Teaching Assistants | 59 | 60 | 59 |
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 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 180 | 180 | 178 |
| School Administrators | 15 | 13 | 14 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 23 | 23 | 22 |
| Student Support Staff | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| Other Support Staff | 145 | 114 | 114 |
Franklin County School District Schools
We have listed the 6 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Franklin County School District 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:
- Stephens County School District (7 Schools)
- Banks County School District (4 Schools)
- Hart County School District (6 Schools)
- Madison County School District (7 Schools)
- Commerce 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 Carnesville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnesville Elementary School 825 Hull Ave Carnesville GA 30521 (706) 384-4523 | PK-2 | 20 | 286 |
| Franklin County Elementary School 11555 Hwy 59 Carnesville GA 30521 (706) 384-7326 | 3-5 | 21 | 304 |
| Franklin County High School 6570 Hwy 145 Carnesville GA 30521 (706) 384-4525 | 9-12 | 60 | 1,059 |
| Franklin County Middle School(new) 485 Turkey Creek Rd Carnesville GA 30521 (706) 384-4581 | 6-8 | 56 | 884 |
Teaching in Lavonia
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavonia Elementary School 818 Hartwell Rd Lavonia GA 30553 (706) 356-8209 | PK-5 | 36 | 579 |
Teaching in Royston
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royston Elementary School 660 College St Royston GA 30662 (706) 245-9252 | PK-5 | 34 | 549 |