Lamar County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Lamar County School District manages 5 schools with over 200 teachers and support staff. The tables below display faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of Alabama, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been gathered through several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Alabama Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table lists average salary ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Alabama. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $53,360 | $37,400 - $67,510 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,590 | $47,750 - $73,950 |
| Middle School Teacher | $60,320 | $48,320 - $74,090 |
| High School Teacher | $62,280 | $48,190 - $76,300 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Alabama, 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 displays average salary ranges for special education teachers in Alabama.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $65,270 | $50,510 - $77,150 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Alabama, 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 Alabama below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $96,800 | $76,150 - $123,070 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $59,540 | $37,670 - $78,570 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Alabama, 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 Lamar County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $14,484 | $16,944 |
| Administrators | $15,512 | $18,117 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Lamar County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Lamar 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 Lamar County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 145 | 161 | 183 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 18 | 17 | 16 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 61 | 74 | 102 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 66 | 70 | 65 |
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 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 14 | - | 10 |
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 Lamar County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | - | 114 | |
| School Administrators | 8 | - | 14 |
| Student Support Staff | 6 | - | 10 |
| Other Support Staff | 77 | - | 78 |
Lamar County School District Schools
We have listed the 5 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Lamar County School District in the list 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:
- Fayette County School District (6 Schools)
- Winfield City School District (3 Schools)
- Marion County School District (12 Schools)
- Pickens County School District (10 Schools)
- Haleyville City School District (4 Schools)
Lamar County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
Teaching in Millport
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lamar School 300 Sls Rd Millport AL 35576 (205) 662-4411 | KG-12 | 45 | 538 |
Teaching in Sulligent
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulligent School 500 Elm St Sulligent AL 35586 (205) 698-9254 | KG-12 | 63 | 835 |
Teaching in Vernon
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar County High-Intermediate School 8990 Hwy 18 Vernon AL 35592 (205) 695-7717 | 4-12 | 51 | 696 |
| Vernon Elementary School 9700 Hwy 18 West Vernon AL 35592 (205) 695-7717 | KG-3 | 24 | 313 |