Harnett County Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Over 1,000 teachers and support staff are employed at Harnett County Schools. The tables below detail teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of North Carolina, 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.
North Carolina Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below displays salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of North Carolina. 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 | $37,340 | $28,700-$47,530 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $53,120 | $40,760 - $63,620 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $54,070 | $45,570 - $62,590 |
| Middle School Teacher | $53,350 | $44,660 - $61,770 |
| High School Teacher | $55,760 | $45,430 - $64,460 |
| PE Teacher | $56,720 | $25,130 - $87,060 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of North Carolina, 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 salary ranges for special education teachers in North Carolina.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $37,340 | $28,700-$47,530 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $57,160 | $44,720 - $73,990 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of North Carolina, 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 and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the state of North Carolina below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $60,880 | $38,480-$89,120 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $90,740 | $63,240 - $121,380 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $56,710 | $40,400 - $74,070 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of North Carolina, 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 Harnett County Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $12,602 | $12,730 |
| Administrators | $11,880 | $12,997 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Harnett County Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Harnett County 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 Harnett County Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,215 | 1,273 | 1,362 |
| Preschool Teachers | 5 | 11 | 15 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 82 | 96 | 91 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 665 | 795 | 861 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 458 | 364 | 388 |
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 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
| Teaching Assistants | 287 | 322 | 337 |
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 Harnett County Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 621 | 621 | 672 |
| District Administrators | 14 | 14 | 15 |
| District Support Staff | 39 | 39 | 41 |
| School Administrators | 60 | 57 | 70 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 84 | 86 | 87 |
| Student Support Staff | 103 | 100 | 115 |
| Other Support Staff | 317 | 325 | 344 |
| Librarians | 26 | 27 | 27 |
| Guidance Counselors | 51 | 51 | 55 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 21 | 21 | 23 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 30 | 30 | 32 |
Harnett County Schools Schools
We have listed the 28 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Harnett County Schools 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:
- Lee County Schools (16 Schools)
- Wake County Public School System (172 Schools)
- Cumberland County Schools (88 Schools)
- Chatham County Public School System (17 Schools)
- Johnston County School District (44 Schools)
Harnett County Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
- Angier (4)
- Buies Creek (1)
- Bunnlevel (2)
- Cameron (1)
- Coats (1)
- Dunn (4)
- Erwin (3)
- Kipling (1)
- Lillington (5)
- Olivia (1)
- Sanford (1)
- Spring Lake (3)
Teaching in Angier
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angier Elementary School 130 East Mciver St Angier NC 27501 (919) 639-2635 | 3-5 | 35 | 438 |
| Harnett Central High School 2911 Harnett Central Rd Angier NC 27501 (919) 639-6161 | 9-12 | 91 | 1,458 |
| Harnett Central Middle School 2529 Harnett Central Rd Angier NC 27501 (919) 639-6000 | 6-8 | 84 | 1,263 |
| North Harnett Primary School 282 North Harnett School Rd Angier NC 27501 (919) 639-4480 | PK-2 | 38 | 454 |
Teaching in Buies Creek
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buies Creek Elementary School 340 Main St Buies Creek NC 27506 (910) 893-3505 | KG-5 | 22 | 312 |
Teaching in Bunnlevel
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Creek Primary School 914 Anderson Creek Sch Rd Bunnlevel NC 28323 (910) 893-4523 | PK-2 | 44 | 591 |
| South Harnett Elementary School 8335 Nc 210 South Bunnlevel NC 28323 (910) 893-9153 | 3-5 | 36 | 513 |
Teaching in Cameron
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnsonville Elementary School 18495 Nc Hwy 27 West Cameron NC 28326 (919) 499-4912 | KG-5 | 42 | 623 |
Teaching in Coats
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coats Elementary School 585 Brick Mill Rd Coats NC 27521 (910) 897-8353 | PK-5 | 51 | 703 |
Teaching in Dunn
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coats-Erwin Middle School 2833 Nc Hwy 55e Dunn NC 28334 (910) 230-0300 | 6-8 | 49 | 710 |
| Dunn Middle School 1301 Meadowlark Rd Dunn NC 28334 (910) 892-1016 | 6-8 | 36 | 419 |
| Harnett Primary School 800 West Harnett St Dunn NC 28334 (910) 892-0126 | PK-3 | 46 | 602 |
| Wayne Avenue Elementary School 910 West Harnett St Dunn NC 28334 (910) 892-1059 | 4-5 | 20 | 277 |
Teaching in Erwin
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erwin Elementary School 301 South 10th St Erwin NC 28339 (910) 897-7178 | 3-5 | 19 | 281 |
| Gentry Primary School 114 Porter Dr Erwin NC 28339 (910) 897-5711 | PK-2 | 20 | 293 |
| Triton High School 215 Maynard Lake Rd Erwin NC 28339 (910) 897-8121 | 9-12 | 86 | 1,342 |
Teaching in Kipling
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Elementary School 108 Lafayette Sch Rd Kipling NC 27543 (919) 552-4353 | KG-5 | 45 | 733 |
Teaching in Lillington
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boone Trail Elementary School 1425 Adcock Rd Lillington NC 27546 (910) 893-4013 | PK-5 | 61 | 881 |
| Lillington-Shawtown Elementary School 855 Old Us 421 Lillington NC 27546 (910) 893-3483 | PK-5 | 51 | 615 |
| Star Academy 900 11th St Lillington NC 27546 (910) 893-4072 | 6-12 | 16 | 100 |
| Western Harnett High School 10637 Nc Hwy 27 West Lillington NC 27546 (919) 499-5113 | 9-12 | 81 | 1,403 |
| Western Harnett Middle School 11135 Nc Hwy 27 West Lillington NC 27546 (919) 499-4497 | 6-8 | 70 | 1,083 |
Teaching in Olivia
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benhaven Elementary School 2815 Olivia Rd Olivia NC 28368 (919) 499-4811 | PK-5 | 34 | 491 |
Teaching in Sanford
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Elementary School 1915 Buffalo Lake Rd Sanford NC 27330 (919) 499-2200 | KG-5 | 56 | 847 |
Teaching in Spring Lake
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overhills Elementary School 2626 Ray Rd Spring Lake NC 28390 (910) 436-3545 | PK-5 | 52 | 825 |
| Overhills High School 2495 Ray Rd Spring Lake NC 28390 (910) 436-1436 | 9-12 | 97 | 1,729 |
| Overhills Middle School 2711 Ray Rd Spring Lake NC 28390 (910) 436-0009 | 6-8 | 74 | 1,257 |