KCSD -- Kershaw County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
KCSD has over 10,000 students and 600 educators. The KCSD school district salary information provided in the tables below are gathered from several government agencies as listed below each of the data tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
KCSD Teacher Salary Details
This table lists the average salary for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Columbia region. 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 | $35,270 | $21,870-$61,100 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $54,780 | $35,880 - $78,760 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $55,490 | $39,070 - $78,810 |
| Middle School Teacher | $55,240 | $39,340 - $77,230 |
| High School Teacher | $54,780 | $39,120 - $73,440 |
| PE Teacher | $60,750 | $21,840 - $102,670 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Columbia, 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 are employed by KCSD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $55,520 | $40,240 - $76,420 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Columbia, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Columbia area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $53,550 | $29,410-$93,120 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $96,170 | $73,380 - $124,430 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $53,650 | $36,070 - $76,700 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Columbia, 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 KCSD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,848 | $13,887 |
| Administrators | $33,206 | $23,349 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Kershaw County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by KCSD. 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 KCSD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 632 | 640 | 652 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 36 | 35 | 36 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 403 | 410 | 418 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 190 | 192 | 195 |
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 | 129 | 136 | 145 |
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 KCSD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 90 | 90 | 93 |
| School Administrators | 38 | 38 | 39 |
| Student Support Staff | 35 | 34 | 39 |
| Librarians | 17 | 18 | 16 |
| Guidance Counselors | 28 | 26 | 29 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 15 | 14 | 17 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 13 | 12 | 12 |
KCSD Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, KCSD manages 19 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:
- Lee County School District (6 Schools)
- Richland County School District Two (31 Schools)
- Sumter School District (27 Schools)
- Fairfield County School District (8 Schools)
- Richland County School District One (50 Schools)
Kershaw County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
Teaching in Bethune
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune Elementary School 302 Norwood St East Bethune SC 29009 (843) 334-6278 | KG-5 | 8 | 101 |
Teaching in Camden
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baron-Dekalb Elementary School 2684 Baron Dekalb Rd Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-2483 | PK-5 | 12 | 224 |
| Camden Elementary of Creative Arts School 1304 Lyttleton St Camden SC 29020 (803) 425-8960 | KG-5 | 34 | 605 |
| Camden High School 1022 Ehrenclou Rd Camden SC 29020 (803) 425-8930 | 9-12 | 59 | 955 |
| Camden Middle School 902 Mcrae Rd Camden SC 29020 (803) 425-8975 | 6-8 | 51 | 737 |
| Jackson School 1730 Jefferson Davis Hwy Camden SC 29020 (803) 425-8965 | KG-5 | 38 | 541 |
| Pine Tree Hill Elementary School 938 Bishopville Hwy Camden SC 29020 (803) 425-8970 | PK-5 | 33 | 526 |
Teaching in Cassatt
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midway Elementary School 1892 Hwy 1 North Cassatt SC 29032 (803) 432-6122 | PK-5 | 21 | 401 |
Teaching in Elgin
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaney Elementary School 1621 Smyrna Rd Elgin SC 29045 (803) 438-3241 | PK-5 | 43 | 758 |
| Leslie M. Stover Middle School 1649 Smyrna Rd Elgin SC 29045 (803) 438-7414 | 6-8 | 38 | 650 |
Teaching in Kershaw
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Pisgah Elementary School 5160 Mt. Pisgah Rd Kershaw SC 29067 (803) 475-6791 | KG-5 | 8 | 124 |
| North Central High School 3000 Lockhart Rd Kershaw SC 29067 (803) 432-9858 | 9-12 | 32 | 478 |
| North Centrl Middle School 805 Keys Ln Kershaw SC 29067 (803) 424-2740 | 6-8 | 30 | 358 |
Teaching in Lugoff
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doby's Mill Elementary School 1964 Ft. Jackson Rd Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 438-4055 | PK-5 | 33 | 534 |
| Lugoff Elementary School 994 Ridgeway Rd Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 438-8000 | KG-5 | 32 | 608 |
| Lugoff Elgin High School 1284 Hwy 1 South Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 438-3481 | 9-12 | 86 | 1,644 |
| Lugoff Elgin Middle School 1244 Hwy 1 South Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 438-3591 | 6-8 | 46 | 655 |
| Wateree Elementary School 424 Wildwood Ln Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 438-8018 | PK-5 | 31 | 594 |