LCSS -- Lawrence County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
It is estimated that over 400 teachers and support staff are employed at LCSS. 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 sourced from several 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 lists average salary and ranges for teachers that is sourced 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 details average salary and 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
See average salary 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 LCSS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Tennessee | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $12,805 | $13,727 |
| Administrators | $12,278 | $12,573 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Lawrence County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by LCSS. 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 LCSS per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 467 | 456 | 456 |
| Preschool Teachers | 14 | 13 | 13 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 31 | 30 | 32 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 272 | 262 | 258 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 139 | 141 | 144 |
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 | 142 | 138 | 131 |
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 LCSS are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 324 | 324 | 318 |
| School Administrators | 27 | 28 | 28 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Student Support Staff | 13 | 12 | 11 |
| Other Support Staff | 256 | 254 | 248 |
| Librarians | 18 | 15 | 15 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 12 | 12 |
| Guidance Counselors | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 9 | 10 | 10 |
LCSS Schools
We have listed the 13 schools and their contact information, which is managed by LCSS 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:
- Giles County School District (8 Schools)
- Lewis County School District (4 Schools)
- Wayne County School System (8 Schools)
- Maury County Public Schools (21 Schools)
- Marshall County School District (9 Schools)
Lawrence County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
Teaching in Ethridge
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethridge Elementary School 33 Main St Ethridge TN 38456 (931) 829-2167 | PK-8 | 36 | 528 |
Teaching in Lawrenceburg
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Crockett Elementary School 2301 Waynesboro Hw Lawrenceburg TN 38464 (931) 762-2288 | PK-6 | 34 | 540 |
| E O Coffman Middle School 111 Lafayette Av Lawrenceburg TN 38464 (931) 762-6395 | 7-8 | 23 | 423 |
| Ingram Sowell Elementary School 510 Seventh St Lawrenceburg TN 38464 (931) 762-4438 | PK-6 | 35 | 534 |
| Lawrence County High School 1800 Springer Rd Lawrenceburg TN 38464 (931) 762-9412 | 9-12 | 72 | 1,136 |
| Lawrenceburg Public Elementary School 600 Prosser Rd Lawrenceburg TN 38464 (931) 762-3282 | PK-6 | 28 | 455 |
| New Prospect Elementary School 4520 Pulaski Hw Lawrenceburg TN 38464 (931) 762-2934 | PK-8 | 25 | 448 |
Teaching in Leoma
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leoma Elementary School 2612 Hwy 43 South Leoma TN 38468 (931) 852-2542 | PK-8 | 34 | 516 |
Teaching in Loretto
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loretto High School 525 Second South Av Loretto TN 38469 (931) 853-4324 | 9-12 | 36 | 490 |
| South Lawrence Elementary School 707 2nd Ave South Loretto TN 38469 (931) 853-4965 | PK-8 | 40 | 651 |
Teaching in Summertown
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summertown Elementary School 319 Corbin St Summertown TN 38483 (931) 964-3614 | KG-6 | 42 | 621 |
| Summertown High School 411 College St Summertown TN 38483 (931) 964-3539 | 7-12 | 41 | 566 |