Highland Local School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are more than 100 teachers and 2,000 students enrolled at the 3 schools managed by Highland Local School District. The tables below display school administration and teacher salaries at Highland Local School District. 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.
Highland Local School District Teacher Salary Details
This table details salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Columbus and surrounding areas. 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 | $34,960 | $27,610-$43,990 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $77,080 | $51,400 - $100,720 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $77,060 | $48,760 - $102,050 |
| Middle School Teacher | $73,150 | $47,300 - $103,080 |
| High School Teacher | $85,780 | $51,340 - $118,650 |
| PE Teacher | $53,620 | $29,190 - $84,540 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Columbus, 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 details salary ranges for special education teachers who work for Highland Local School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $34,960 | $27,610-$43,990 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $76,170 | $49,380 - $103,570 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Columbus, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Columbus area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $55,840 | $37,750-$76,480 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $102,130 | $61,880 - $131,010 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $70,750 | $46,840 - $106,610 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Columbus, 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 Highland Local School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Ohio | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,304 | $20,584 |
| Administrators | $18,308 | $16,291 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Highland Local School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Highland Local 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 Highland Local School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 106 | 107 | 108 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 50 | 50 | 51 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 47 | 49 | 46 |
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 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
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 Highland Local School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 150 | 150 | 169 |
| Student Support Staff | 8 | 7 | 10 |
| Other Support Staff | 62 | 123 | 136 |
Highland Local School District Schools
We have listed the 3 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Highland Local School District in the list below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Centerburg Local School District (3 Schools)
- Fredericktown Local School District (3 Schools)
- Mount Vernon City School District (8 Schools)
- Cardington-Lincoln Local School District (4 Schools)
- Mount Gilead Exempted Village School District (3 Schools)
Highland Local School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Marengo
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High School 1300 State Route 314 Marengo OH 43334 (419) 768-3101 | 9-12 | 30 | 489 |
| Highland Middle School 6506 State Route 229 Marengo OH 43334 (419) 768-2781 | 6-8 | 25 | 464 |
Teaching in Sparta
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Central Elementary School 1250 Township Rd 16 Sparta OH 43350 (419) 768-3040 | PK-5 | 50 | 886 |