Lake County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Lake County School District has an estimated 900 students and 80 teachers and support staff. The tables below provide school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Tennessee, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained through 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 table below details salary ranges 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 lists salary ranges 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
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff 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 Lake County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Tennessee | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $9,805 | $13,728 |
| Administrators | $8,381 | $12,573 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Lake County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Lake 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 Lake County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 79 | 77 | 80 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 51 | 49 | 49 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 19 | 19 | 19 |
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 | 26 | 26 | 27 |
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 Lake County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| Other Support Staff | 35 | 35 | 33 |
Lake County School District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Lake County School District operates 3 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:
- Obion County School District (7 Schools)
- Union City Community Schools District (3 Schools)
- Dyersburg City School District (4 Schools)
- Dyer County School District (8 Schools)
- Gibson Special District (9 Schools)
Lake County School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Ridgely
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lara Kendall Elementary School 200 College St Ridgely TN 38080 (731) 264-5586 | PK-8 | 35 | 442 |
Teaching in Tiptonville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake County High School 300 Cochran St Tiptonville TN 38079 (731) 253-7734 | 9-12 | 21 | 249 |
| Margaret Newton Elementary School 819 Church St Tiptonville TN 38079 (731) 253-7253 | PK-5 | 22 | 253 |