Heard County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are more than 100 teachers and 2,000 students enrolled at the 5 schools managed by Heard County School District. The tables below display teacher and administration salaries at Heard County School District. The data is obtained from multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Heard County School District Teacher Salary Details
The following table details average salary ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta region. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $46,900 | $28,160-$75,700 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $74,180 | $58,790 - $96,720 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $73,940 | $59,530 - $98,970 |
| Middle School Teacher | $73,160 | $49,790 - $98,340 |
| High School Teacher | $73,690 | $49,450 - $96,860 |
| PE Teacher | $56,810 | $29,840 - $83,220 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, 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 ranges for special education teachers who work for Heard County School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $46,900 | $28,160-$75,700 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $77,190 | $59,760 - $99,160 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, 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 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $59,450 | $38,590-$76,830 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $112,550 | $83,320 - $140,290 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $72,750 | $42,580 - $106,190 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, 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 Heard County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $17,093 | $16,685 |
| Administrators | $14,051 | $13,029 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Heard County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Heard 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 Heard County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 137 | 134 | 133 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 50 | 45 | 44 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 54 | 54 | 53 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 17 | 19 | 21 |
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 | 26 | 24 | 17 |
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 Heard County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 109 | 109 | 105 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Other Support Staff | 73 | 71 | 69 |
Heard County School District Schools
We have listed the 5 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Heard 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:
- Troup County School District (20 Schools)
- Coweta County School System (29 Schools)
- Carrollton City School District (4 Schools)
- Carroll County School District (26 Schools)
- Meriwether County School District (8 Schools)
Heard County School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Franklin
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centralhatchee Elementary School 315 Centralhatchee Parkway Franklin GA 30217 (770) 854-4002 | PK-5 | 12 | 180 |
| Heard County High School 545 Main St Franklin GA 30217 (706) 675-3656 | 9-12 | 37 | 577 |
| Heard County Middle School 269 Old Field Rd Franklin GA 30217 (706) 675-9247 | 6-8 | 31 | 470 |
| Heard Elementary School 4647 Pea Ridge Rd Franklin GA 30217 (706) 675-3687 | PK-5 | 44 | 671 |
Teaching in Roopville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ephesus Elementary School 24414 Georgia Hwy 100 Roopville GA 30170 (770) 854-4400 | PK-5 | 9 | 140 |