Lauderdale County Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
It is estimated that over 300 educators are employed at Lauderdale County Schools. 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 is obtained from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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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 | $33,940 | $21,800-$51,010 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $51,100 | $40,180 - $63,050 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $53,030 | $40,260 - $65,960 |
| Middle School Teacher | $53,380 | $41,800 - $63,680 |
| High School Teacher | $55,920 | $45,360 - $73,100 |
| PE Teacher | $51,130 | $21,140 - $81,540 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, 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 the average salary for special education teachers in Tennessee.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $33,940 | $21,800-$51,010 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $56,900 | $45,710 - $73,690 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, 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) | $59,490 | $40,990-$95,490 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $87,560 | $62,760 - $107,950 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $54,130 | $36,020 - $76,160 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, 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 Lauderdale County Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Tennessee | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $13,807 | $13,727 |
| Administrators | $13,389 | $12,573 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Lauderdale County Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Lauderdale County Schools. 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 Lauderdale County Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 320 | 319 | 313 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 20 | 18 | 16 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 200 | 197 | 192 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 89 | 91 | 93 |
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 | 96 | 95 | 92 |
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 Lauderdale County Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 215 | 215 | 207 |
| School Administrators | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 20 | 20 | 18 |
| Other Support Staff | 154 | 166 | 161 |
| Guidance Counselors | 13 | 12 | 10 |
Lauderdale County Schools Schools
We have listed the 8 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Lauderdale County Schools in the list 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:
- Tipton County School District (14 Schools)
- Haywood County School District (5 Schools)
- Dyersburg City School District (4 Schools)
- Crockett County School District (5 Schools)
- Dyer County School District (8 Schools)
Lauderdale County Schools Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Halls
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halls Elementary School 601 Carmen St Halls TN 38040 (731) 836-9651 |
PK-6 | 54 | 853 |
| Halls High School 800 West Tigrett St Halls TN 38040 (731) 836-9642 |
9-12 | 31 | 404 |
| Halls Junior High School 800 West Tigrett St Halls TN 38040 (731) 836-5579 |
7-8 | 9 | 239 |
Teaching in Ripley
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauderdale Middle School 309 Charles Griggs Av Ripley TN 38063 (731) 635-1391 |
6-8 | 51 | 726 |
| Ripley Elementary School 100 Hwy 19 East Av Ripley TN 38063 (731) 221-3066 |
3-5 | 48 | 664 |
| Ripley High School 254 Jefferson St Ripley TN 38063 (731) 635-2642 |
9-12 | 55 | 870 |
| Ripley Primary School 225 Volz Rd Ripley TN 38063 (731) 635-0691 |
PK-2 | 56 | 862 |