Giles County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
It is estimated that over 300 teachers are employed at Giles County School District. The tables below detail teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Tennessee, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken from multiple 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, this 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 average salary details on school administrators and support staff, including 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 Giles County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Tennessee | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $13,576 | $13,727 |
| Administrators | $15,192 | $12,573 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Giles County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Giles 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 Giles County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 312 | 281 | 271 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 17 | 16 | 16 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 189 | 171 | 169 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 97 | 83 | 78 |
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 | 85 | 70 | 70 |
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 Giles County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 189 | 189 | 182 |
| School Administrators | 15 | 15 | 11 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 17 | 16 | 15 |
| Other Support Staff | 166 | 148 | 148 |
| Librarians | 13 | 11 | 10 |
| Guidance Counselors | 13 | 13 | 11 |
Giles County School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Giles County School District oversees 8 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:
- Lawrence County School District (13 Schools)
- Marshall County School District (9 Schools)
- Lincoln County School District (8 Schools)
- Fayetteville City Elementary School District (3 Schools)
- Maury County Public Schools (21 Schools)
Giles County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Elkton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkton Elementary School 176 College St Elkton TN 38455 (931) 468-2285 | PK-8 | 23 | 299 |
Teaching in Lynnville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Elementary School 10333 Columbia Hw Lynnville TN 38472 (931) 527-0663 | PK-4 | 28 | 414 |
| Richland School 10610 Columbia Hw Lynnville TN 38472 (931) 527-3577 | 5-12 | 40 | 702 |
Teaching in Minor Hill
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Hill School 13099 Minor Hill Hw Minor Hill TN 38473 (931) 565-3117 | PK-8 | 29 | 396 |
Teaching in Pulaski
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeforth Middle School 1051 Bridgeforth Cr Pulaski TN 38478 (931) 363-7526 | 6-8 | 27 | 376 |
| Giles County High School 200 Sheila Frost Dr Pulaski TN 38478 (931) 363-6532 | 9-12 | 54 | 877 |
| Pulaski Elementary School 606 Cedar La Pulaski TN 38478 (931) 363-5233 | PK-2 | 39 | 542 |
| Southside Elementary School 707 South Cedar La Pulaski TN 38478 (931) 424-7005 | 3-5 | 29 | 424 |