McMinn County High School
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 300 teachers and instructors and six thousand students enrolled at the 9 schools operated by McMinn County High School. The tables below provide faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of Tennessee, due to more localized data not being available. The data is obtained from multiple 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 details the average salary 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 displays the average salary 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 salary ranges and 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 McMinn County High School is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Tennessee | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,034 | $13,727 |
| Administrators | $12,231 | $12,573 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
McMinn County High School Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by McMinn County High School. 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 McMinn County High School per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 373 | 392 | 353 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 21 | 21 | 18 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 202 | 205 | 193 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 135 | 148 | 130 |
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 | 58 | 62 | 62 |
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 McMinn County High School are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 240 | 240 | 239 |
| School Administrators | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 22 | 24 | 22 |
| Student Support Staff | 11 | 14 | 15 |
| Other Support Staff | 177 | 180 | 181 |
| Guidance Counselors | 12 | 13 | 12 |
McMinn County High School Schools
We have listed the 9 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by McMinn County High School 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:
- Athens City Schools (5 Schools)
- Meigs County Schools (4 Schools)
- Sweetwater City School District (4 Schools)
- Monroe County Schools (13 Schools)
- Polk County School District (6 Schools)
McMinn County High School Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
Teaching in Athens
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| E K Baker Elementary School 1044 Co 172 Rd Athens TN 37303 (423) 745-2760 | PK-8 | 24 | 342 |
| Mcminn High School 2215 Congress Parkway Athens TN 37303 (423) 745-4142 | 9-12 | 82 | 1,478 |
| Rogers Creek Elementary School 137 County 82 Rd Athens TN 37303 (423) 745-2123 | PK-8 | 24 | 362 |
Teaching in Calhoun
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun Elementary School 150 Sherwood Av Calhoun TN 37309 (423) 336-2974 | PK-8 | 24 | 361 |
Teaching in Englewood
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School 145 Co 461 Rd Englewood TN 37329 (423) 263-5541 | 9-12 | 47 | 702 |
| Englewood Elementary School 108 College Pobx 47 Englewood TN 37329 (423) 887-5260 | PK-8 | 38 | 668 |
Teaching in Etowah
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Elementary School 145 Co 627 Rd Etowah TN 37331 (423) 263-2498 | PK-8 | 40 | 703 |
Teaching in Niota
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niota Elementary School 418 Burn Rd Niota TN 37826 (423) 568-2465 | PK-8 | 33 | 586 |
Teaching in Riceville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riceville Elementary School 3592 Hwy 11 Bypass Riceville TN 37370 (423) 462-2294 | PK-8 | 39 | 724 |