Mckenzie Special School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are more than ninety educators and 1,000 students that are enrolled at the 3 schools managed by Mckenzie Special School District. The tables below display faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of Tennessee, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken from a number of 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, this table lists average salary and ranges for teachers, which 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 displays 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
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians 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 Mckenzie Special School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Tennessee | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $11,837 | $13,728 |
| Administrators | $9,700 | $12,573 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Mckenzie Special School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Mckenzie Special 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 Mckenzie Special School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 84 | 87 | 88 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 51 | 51 | 53 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 25 | 29 | 28 |
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 | 15 | 17 | 14 |
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 Mckenzie Special School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 35 | 35 | 37 |
| Other Support Staff | 23 | 22 | 23 |
Mckenzie Special School District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Mckenzie Special School District has 3 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:
- Huntingdon Special School District (4 Schools)
- West Carroll Special District (3 Schools)
- Weakley County Schools (11 Schools)
- Henry County School District (6 Schools)
- Paris City Special School District (3 Schools)
Mckenzie Special School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckenzie Elementary School 165 Brooks Av Mckenzie TN 38201 (731) 352-5272 | PK-4 | 38 | 558 |
| Mckenzie High School 23292 Hwy 22 Mckenzie TN 38201 (731) 352-2133 | 9-12 | 23 | 418 |
| Mckenzie Middle School 80 West Woodrow Av Mckenzie TN 38201 (731) 352-2792 | 5-8 | 26 | 437 |