Jackson County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Jackson County School District has over 900 students and seventy educators. The tables below profile school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Arkansas, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been gathered through multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Arkansas Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table lists the average salary for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Arkansas. 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 | $38,180 | $27,190-$56,690 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $55,220 | $47,240 - $65,710 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $56,210 | $49,380 - $63,120 |
| Middle School Teacher | $58,830 | $49,780 - $74,100 |
| High School Teacher | $59,710 | $49,430 - $75,760 |
| PE Teacher | $49,410 | $25,720 - $78,010 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Arkansas, 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 the average salary for special education teachers in Arkansas.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $38,180 | $27,190-$56,690 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $56,160 | $49,890 - $63,630 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Arkansas, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff for the state of Arkansas below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $49,050 | $28,780-$77,850 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $90,510 | $68,090 - $107,410 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $59,370 | $38,520 - $78,070 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Arkansas, 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 Jackson County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Arkansas | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $11,317 | $11,818 |
| Administrators | $10,133 | $8,712 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Jackson County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Jackson 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 Jackson County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 67 | 73 | 70 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 31 | 32 | 30 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 26 | 28 | 28 |
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 Jackson County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 53 | 53 | 50 |
| Student Support Staff | 21 | 15 | 15 |
| Other Support Staff | 31 | 20 | 24 |
Jackson County School District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Jackson County School District has 3 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- Newport School District (3 Schools)
- Cedar Ridge School District (3 Schools)
- Hillcrest School District (2 Schools)
- Westside Consolidated School District (3 Schools)
- Southside School District (4 Schools)
Jackson County School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Swifton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swifton Elementary School 300 Ashley Swifton AR 72471 (870) 485-2336 | 5-7 | 15 | 188 |
Teaching in Tuckerman
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuckerman Elementary School 300 North Dowell St Tuckerman AR 72473 (870) 349-2312 | PK-4 | 31 | 429 |
| Tuckerman High School 300 North Dowell St Tuckerman AR 72473 (870) 349-2657 | 8-12 | 24 | 306 |