Henderson County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 300 teachers and support staff and four thousand students that are enrolled at the 9 schools operated by Henderson County School District. 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 taken from a number of 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 salary 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 lists salary 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 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 Henderson County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Tennessee | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $11,864 | $13,727 |
| Administrators | $5,000 | $12,573 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Henderson County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Henderson 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 Henderson County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 259 | 262 | 261 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 137 | 138 | 138 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 85 | 88 | 87 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 15 | 15 | 16 |
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 | 77 | 81 | 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 Henderson County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 153 | 153 | 158 |
| School Administrators | 14 | 14 | 15 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 20 | 20 | 22 |
| Other Support Staff | 109 | 110 | 111 |
| Guidance Counselors | 9 | 10 | 10 |
Henderson County School District Schools
We have listed the 9 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Henderson 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:
- Lexington City Elementary School District (2 Schools)
- Decatur County School District (4 Schools)
- Chester County School System (6 Schools)
- Huntingdon Special School District (4 Schools)
- Jackson-Madison School System (27 Schools)
Henderson County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
Teaching in Huron
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westover Elementary School 300 Crucifer Rd Huron TN 38345 (731) 968-9846 | PK-8 | 34 | 602 |
Teaching in Lexington
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargerton Elementary School 6141 Poplar Springs Lexington TN 38351 (731) 968-7484 | PK-8 | 18 | 287 |
| Lexington High School 284 White St Lexington TN 38351 (731) 968-2961 | 9-12 | 54 | 907 |
| Pin Oak Elementary School 19925 Hwy 412 East Lexington TN 38351 (731) 968-7341 | PK-8 | 24 | 407 |
| South Haven Elementary School 5455 Hwy 22 a Lexington TN 38351 (731) 968-6890 | PK-8 | 20 | 308 |
Teaching in Reagan
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotts Hill High School 7871 Hwy 100 Reagan TN 38368 (731) 549-2909 | 9-12 | 29 | 473 |
| South Side Elementary School 29855 Hwy 104 South Reagan TN 38368 (731) 549-3718 | PK-8 | 22 | 331 |
Teaching in Scotts Hill
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotts Hill Elementary School 1 Hwy 114 Main St Scotts Hill TN 38374 (731) 549-3411 | PK-8 | 25 | 321 |
Teaching in Wildersville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Elementary School 19830 Hwy 22 North Wildersville TN 38388 (731) 968-2109 | PK-8 | 22 | 334 |