Gibson Special District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Gibson Special District has an estimated 4,000 students and 200 educators. The tables below display school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Tennessee, due to more localized data not being available. The data is obtained from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Tennessee Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table lists average salary and ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Tennessee. 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 | $41,170 | $27,160-$64,480 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $57,680 | $46,980 - $74,440 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,850 | $48,100 - $76,840 |
| Middle School Teacher | $61,030 | $48,540 - $76,830 |
| High School Teacher | $62,950 | $49,050 - $79,180 |
| PE Teacher | $52,020 | $22,990 - $81,080 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Tennessee, 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 Tennessee.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $41,170 | $27,160-$64,480 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $63,380 | $49,860 - $79,360 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Tennessee, 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 Tennessee below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $56,150 | $39,670-$79,290 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $100,580 | $70,960 - $134,630 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $61,020 | $42,410 - $84,550 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Tennessee, 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 Gibson Special District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Tennessee | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $10,030 | $13,728 |
| Administrators | $9,692 | $12,573 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Gibson Special District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Gibson Special 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 Gibson Special District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 232 | 238 | 245 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 16 | 12 | 16 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 135 | 142 | 145 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 68 | 70 | 71 |
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 | 66 | 69 | 71 |
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 Gibson Special District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 123 | 123 | 127 |
| School Administrators | 14 | 16 | 16 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | - | - | 10 |
| Other Support Staff | 80 | 83 | 95 |
Gibson Special District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Gibson Special District manages 9 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:
- Trenton City School District (3 Schools)
- Bradford Special School District (2 Schools)
- Humboldt City School District (4 Schools)
- Milan Special School District (3 Schools)
- West Carroll Special District (3 Schools)
Gibson Special District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Dyer
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyer Elementary School 322 East College St Dyer TN 38330 (731) 692-2444 | PK-8 | 32 | 483 |
| Gibson County High School 130 Trenton Hw Dyer TN 38330 (731) 692-3616 | 9-12 | 34 | 450 |
Teaching in Kenton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenton Elementary School 633 North Poplar Kenton TN 38233 (731) 749-0007 | PK-4 | 8 | 125 |
Teaching in Medina
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medina Elementary School 227 North Second St Medina TN 38355 (731) 783-3660 | PK-2 | 39 | 602 |
| Medina Middle School 1300 Middle School St Medina TN 38355 (731) 783-1962 | 3-8 | 51 | 1,108 |
| South Gibson County High School 100 Mount Zion Rd Medina TN 38355 (731) 783-0999 | 9-12 | 39 | 655 |
Teaching in Rutherford
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford Elementary School 108 West Knox St Rutherford TN 38369 (731) 665-6180 | PK-8 | 22 | 289 |
Teaching in Trenton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Hill Elementary School 84 State Route 188 Trenton TN 38382 (731) 559-4223 | KG-8 | 10 | 138 |
Teaching in Yorkville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkville Elementary School 56 Nebo Yorkville Rd Yorkville TN 38389 (731) 643-6598 | PK-8 | 11 | 158 |