LCS -- Lincoln County Schools District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Lincoln County Schools District (LCS) oversees 24 schools with over 800 educators. The tables below profile teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of North Carolina, due to more localized data not being available. The data is sourced from multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
North Carolina Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below details the average salary for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of North Carolina. 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 | $37,340 | $28,700-$47,530 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $53,120 | $40,760 - $63,620 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $54,070 | $45,570 - $62,590 |
| Middle School Teacher | $53,350 | $44,660 - $61,770 |
| High School Teacher | $55,760 | $45,430 - $64,460 |
| PE Teacher | $56,720 | $25,130 - $87,060 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of North Carolina, 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 North Carolina.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $37,340 | $28,700-$47,530 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $57,160 | $44,720 - $73,990 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of North Carolina, 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, including counselors and librarians for the state of North Carolina below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $60,880 | $38,480-$89,120 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $90,740 | $63,240 - $121,380 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $56,710 | $40,400 - $74,070 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of North Carolina, 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 Lincoln County Schools District (LCS) is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $13,232 | $12,731 |
| Administrators | $24,178 | $12,997 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Lincoln County Schools District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Lincoln County Schools District (LCS). 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 Lincoln County Schools District (LCS) per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 782 | 780 | 782 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 48 | 58 | 49 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 443 | 479 | 475 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 272 | 224 | 239 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 14 | 15 | 14 |
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 | 141 | 133 | 129 |
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 Lincoln County Schools District (LCS) are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 427 | 427 | 419 |
| District Administrators | 19 | 20 | 18 |
| District Support Staff | 37 | 40 | 40 |
| School Administrators | 50 | 50 | 49 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 60 | 60 | 61 |
| Student Support Staff | 52 | 54 | 47 |
| Other Support Staff | 205 | 204 | 203 |
| Librarians | 20 | 20 | 19 |
| Guidance Counselors | 36 | 36 | 37 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 14 | 14 | 15 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Lincoln County Schools District (LCS) Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Lincoln County Schools District (LCS) has 24 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- Newton Conover City Schools District (7 Schools)
- Catawba County Schools (28 Schools)
- Gaston County Schools (56 Schools)
- Hickory City Schools District (9 Schools)
- Cleveland County Schools (29 Schools)
Lincoln County Schools District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
Teaching in Denver
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catawba Springs Elementary School 206 North Little Egypt Rd Denver NC 28037 (704) 736-1895 | PK-5 | 34 | 529 |
| East Lincoln High School 6471 Hwy 73 Denver NC 28037 (704) 736-1860 | 9-12 | 48 | 885 |
| Pumpkin Center Middle School 1503 Amity Church Rd Denver NC 28037 (704) 736-0262 | 6-8 | 43 | 729 |
| Rock Springs Elementary School 3633 Hwy 16 North Denver NC 28037 (704) 483-2281 | PK-5 | 39 | 654 |
| St James Elementary School 1774 St James Church Rd Denver NC 28037 (704) 736-1958 | PK-5 | 34 | 551 |
Teaching in Iron Station
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Lincoln Middle School 4137 Hwy 73 Iron Station NC 28080 (704) 732-0761 | 6-8 | 42 | 678 |
| Iron Station Elementary School 4207 Hwy 27 East Iron Station NC 28080 (704) 736-4292 | PK-5 | 36 | 472 |
Teaching in Lincolnton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbury School 221 Salem Church Rd Lincolnton NC 28092 (704) 736-4766 | 7-12 | 6 | 29 |
| Battleground Elementary School 201 Jeb Seagle Dr Lincolnton NC 28092 (704) 735-3146 | KG-3 | 25 | 310 |
| Fd Jack Kiser Interm School 301 Jeb Seagle Dr Lincolnton NC 28092 (704) 736-1626 | 4-5 | 25 | 314 |
| G E Massey Elementary School 130 Newbold St Lincolnton NC 28092 (704) 735-2322 | PK-3 | 23 | 258 |
| Lincolnton High School 803 North Aspen St Lincolnton NC 28092 (704) 735-3089 | 9-12 | 59 | 846 |
| Lincolnton Middle School 2361 Startown Rd Lincolnton NC 28092 (704) 735-1120 | 6-8 | 42 | 652 |
| Love Memorial Elementary School 1463 Love Memorial Sch Rd Lincolnton NC 28092 (704) 735-5649 | PK-5 | 25 | 290 |
| Norris S Childers Elementary School 2595 Rock Dam Rd Lincolnton NC 28092 (704) 736-9610 | PK-5 | 33 | 443 |
| North Lincoln High School 2737 Lee Lawing Rd Lincolnton NC 28092 (704) 736-1969 | 9-12 | 55 | 984 |
| Pumpkin Center Elementary School 3970 King Wilkinson Rd Lincolnton NC 28092 (704) 736-1394 | PK-2 | 18 | 238 |
| Pumpkin Center Intermediate School 3980 King Wilkinson Rd Lincolnton NC 28092 (704) 736-1504 | 3-5 | 19 | 280 |
| S Ray Lowder Elementary School 350 Kennedy Dr Lincolnton NC 28092 (704) 735-2741 | PK-3 | 20 | 240 |
| West Lincoln High School 172 Shoal Rd Lincolnton NC 28092 (704) 736-9453 | 9-12 | 56 | 894 |
| West Lincoln Middle School 260 Shoal Rd Lincolnton NC 28092 (704) 276-1760 | 6-8 | 42 | 676 |
Teaching in Vale
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Brook Elementary School 642 Hwy 274 Vale NC 28168 (704) 276-2479 | PK-5 | 31 | 363 |
| Union Elementary School 4875 Reepsville Rd Vale NC 28168 (704) 276-1493 | KG-5 | 20 | 270 |