Houston County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Houston County School District operates 5 schools with just over 100 educators. The tables below profile teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Tennessee, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been 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 the average salary for teachers, which is provided 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 details the average salary 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
See salary ranges and details on school administrators, 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 Houston County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Tennessee | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $8,043 | $13,728 |
| Administrators | $7,917 | $12,573 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Houston County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Houston 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 Houston County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 102 | 98 | 98 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 57 | 53 | 52 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 34 | 34 | 34 |
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 | 46 | 47 | 45 |
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 Houston County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 126 | 126 | 125 |
| Other Support Staff | 113 | 115 | 114 |
Houston County School District Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Houston County School District has 5 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- Stewart County School System (6 Schools)
- Humphreys County School System (7 Schools)
- Dickson County Schools (16 Schools)
- Montgomery County Public Schools (38 Schools)
- Benton County School District (8 Schools)
Houston County School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Erin
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erin Elementary School 6500 State Route 13 South Erin TN 37061 (931) 289-3127 | PK-5 | 27 | 374 |
| Houston County High School 2500 State Route 149 Erin TN 37061 (931) 289-4447 | 9-12 | 30 | 417 |
| Houston County Middle School 3460 West Main Erin TN 37061 (931) 289-5591 | 6-8 | 19 | 340 |
Teaching in Tenn Ridge
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Ridge Elementary School 135 School St Tenn Ridge TN 37178 (931) 721-3780 | PK-5 | 18 | 261 |