Laurens County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Based on recent publications, over 400 teachers and instructors are employed at Laurens County School District. The tables below provide school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Georgia, 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.
Georgia Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table displays average salary ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Georgia. 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 | $47,920 | $28,150-$77,130 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $69,870 | $48,610 - $95,070 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $70,720 | $49,260 - $98,030 |
| Middle School Teacher | $69,780 | $47,540 - $97,960 |
| High School Teacher | $72,000 | $49,450 - $96,820 |
| PE Teacher | $54,060 | $27,190 - $80,900 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Georgia, 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 details average salary ranges for special education teachers in Georgia.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $47,920 | $28,150-$77,130 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $72,090 | $49,510 - $98,750 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Georgia, 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 Georgia below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $59,280 | $38,580-$76,830 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $107,710 | $81,440 - $135,990 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $68,410 | $42,040 - $101,880 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Georgia, 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 Laurens County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $16,994 | $16,685 |
| Administrators | $12,526 | $13,029 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Laurens County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Laurens 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 Laurens County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 411 | 412 | 408 |
| Preschool Teachers | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 29 | 26 | 26 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 148 | 152 | 145 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 169 | 170 | 174 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 49 | 48 | 47 |
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 | 87 | 101 | 88 |
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 Laurens County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 290 | 290 | 280 |
| School Administrators | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 27 | 27 | 28 |
| Student Support Staff | 18 | 18 | 19 |
| Other Support Staff | 213 | 215 | 203 |
| Guidance Counselors | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Laurens County School District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Laurens County School District oversees 8 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:
- Dublin City School District (7 Schools)
- Johnson County School District (3 Schools)
- Treutlen County School District (2 Schools)
- Bleckley County School District (5 Schools)
- Dodge County School District (5 Schools)
Laurens County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
Teaching in Dexter
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Laurens High School 3692 Ga Hwy 257 Dexter GA 31019 (478) 875-1000 | 9-12 | 66 | 1,199 |
Teaching in Dublin
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Laurens High School 920 Us Hwy 80 East Dublin GA 31027 (478) 272-3144 | 9-12 | 42 | 628 |
| East Laurens Middle School 930 Us Hwy 80 East Dublin GA 31027 (478) 272-1201 | 6-8 | 36 | 497 |
| East Laurens Primary School 950 Us Hwy 80 East Dublin GA 31027 (478) 272-4440 | PK-2 | 42 | 566 |
| West Laurens Middle School 332 West Laurens School Rd Dublin GA 31021 (478) 272-8452 | 6-8 | 59 | 988 |
Teaching in Dudley
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Laurens Elementary School 3330 Us Hwy 80 West Dudley GA 31022 (478) 676-3475 | PK-5 | 60 | 1,059 |
Teaching in East Dublin
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| New East Laurens Elementary School 960 Us Hwy 80 East East Dublin GA 31027 (478) 272-8612 | 3-5 | 32 | 524 |
Teaching in Rentz
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Laurens Elementary School 1799 Ga Hwy 117 Rentz GA 31075 (478) 984-4276 | PK-5 | 63 | 925 |