Marion County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 80 teachers and support staff and 1,000 students that are enrolled at the 2 schools operated by Marion County School District. The Marion County School District school district salary figures displayed in the data tables below are obtained from several sources as noted under each table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Marion County School District Teacher Salary Details
The following table details the average salary for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Columbus local area. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $41,060 | $21,100-$78,950 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $61,830 | $44,550 - $76,250 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,940 | $47,930 - $77,070 |
| Middle School Teacher | $60,310 | $44,770 - $76,590 |
| High School Teacher | $69,960 | $46,410 - $100,600 |
| PE Teacher | $41,150 | $17,720 - $69,390 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Columbus, 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 the average salary for special education teachers that work for Marion County School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $65,690 | $47,980 - $98,730 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Columbus, 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 Columbus area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $48,290 | $29,740-$64,810 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $99,380 | $77,950 - $125,270 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $62,980 | $39,330 - $100,670 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Columbus, 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 Marion County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $13,796 | $16,685 |
| Administrators | $10,120 | $13,029 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Marion County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Marion 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 Marion County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 83 | 81 | 82 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 29 | 27 | 28 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 35 | 36 | 35 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 10 | 10 | 9 |
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 | 31 | 26 | 26 |
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 Marion County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 89 | 89 | 93 |
| Other Support Staff | 60 | 59 | 62 |
Marion County School District Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Marion County School District manages 2 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:
- Webster County School District (2 Schools)
- Schley County School District (2 Schools)
- Chattahoochee County School District (3 Schools)
- Sumter County School District (7 Schools)
- Taylor County School District (5 Schools)
Marion County School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. K. Moss Primary School 1707 Pineville Rd Buena Vista GA 31803 (229) 649-5567 | PK-5 | 39 | 633 |
| Tri-County High School 1 Eagle Dr Buena Vista GA 31803 (229) 649-7520 | 6-12 | 42 | 738 |