High Plains Community Schools District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
High Plains Community Schools District has more than 200 students and thirty teachers. The tables below detail teacher salaries for the entire state of Nebraska, due to more localized data not being available. The data is sourced from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Nebraska Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table details average salary ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Nebraska. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,730 | $46,700 - $78,130 |
| Middle School Teacher | $63,630 | $38,790 - $78,290 |
| High School Teacher | $65,520 | $46,870 - $78,510 |
| PE Teacher | $59,640 | $28,940 - $94,920 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Nebraska, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators and support staff for the state of Nebraska below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $116,560 | $85,370 - $156,580 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $68,570 | $45,050 - $100,160 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Nebraska, 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 High Plains Community Schools District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Nebraska | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $18,820 | $16,896 |
| Administrators | $10,233 | $777 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
High Plains Community Schools District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by High Plains Community Schools 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 High Plains Community Schools District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 16 | 15 | 16 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 13 | 13 | 13 |
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 High Plains Community Schools District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Other Support Staff | 12 | 13 | 12 |
High Plains Community Schools District Schools
We have listed the 4 schools and their contact information, which is operated by High Plains Community Schools 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:
- Cross County Community Schools District (3 Schools)
- Central City Public Schools District (3 Schools)
- Osceola Public Schools District (3 Schools)
- Hampton Public Schools District (2 Schools)
- York Public Schools District (4 Schools)
High Plains Community Schools District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Clarks
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Plains Community Elementary / Clarks School 205 Pearl St Clarks NE 68628 (308) 548-2216 | PK-3 | 6 | 62 |
| High Plains Community Middle School 205 Pearl St Clarks NE 68628 (308) 548-2216 | 6-8 | 7 | 56 |
Teaching in Polk
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Plains Community High School 345 South Pine Polk NE 68654 (402) 765-3331 | 9-12 | 13 | 83 |
| High Plains Elementary / Polk School 260 South Pine Polk NE 68654 (402) 765-2271 | 4-5 | 3 | 30 |