Meade County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 300 teachers and 5,000 students that are enrolled at the 11 schools operated by Meade County School District. The tables below profile teacher salaries at Meade County School District. The data has been obtained through several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Meade County School District Teacher Salary Details
The following table details average salary ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Louisville-Jefferson County region. 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 | $36,360 | $27,650-$49,240 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $67,290 | $48,450 - $92,860 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $67,030 | $47,230 - $92,760 |
| Middle School Teacher | $65,690 | $47,650 - $92,410 |
| High School Teacher | $70,730 | $49,180 - $93,990 |
| PE Teacher | $57,290 | $22,290 - $76,490 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Louisville-Jefferson County, 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 average salary ranges for special education teachers that work for Meade County School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $66,220 | $48,110 - $92,260 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Louisville-Jefferson County, 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 Louisville-Jefferson County area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $51,670 | $31,470-$74,570 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $115,540 | $81,440 - $134,860 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $74,500 | $43,560 - $116,300 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Louisville-Jefferson County, 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 Meade County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Kentucky | |
|---|---|---|
| Administrators | $2,320 | - |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Meade County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Meade 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 Meade County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 295 | 291 | 291 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 17 | 16 | 16 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 152 | 149 | 146 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 67 | 68 | 69 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 52 | 50 | 51 |
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 | 120 | 122 | 114 |
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 Meade County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 249 | 249 | 238 |
| School Administrators | 16 | 15 | 15 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 37 | 37 | 35 |
| Student Support Staff | 20 | 23 | 19 |
| Other Support Staff | 161 | 159 | 157 |
| Guidance Counselors | 13 | 12 | 12 |
| Other School Counselors | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Meade County School District Schools
We have listed the 11 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Meade County School District 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:
- Breckinridge County School District (6 Schools)
- Hardin County Schools (29 Schools)
- Bullitt County Public Schools (25 Schools)
- Elizabethtown Independent School District (8 Schools)
- Cloverport Independent School District (3 Schools)
Meade County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Brandenburg
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| David T. Wilson Elementary School 1075 Old Ekron Rd Brandenburg KY 40108 (270) 422-7540 | 4-6 | 27 | 477 |
| James R Allen Elementary School 750 Broadway Brandenburg KY 40108 (270) 422-7545 | PK-3 | 46 | 738 |
| Meade County Alternative School 918 Old State Rd Brandenburg KY 40108 (270) 422-7516 | 6-12 | 3 | 4 |
| Meade County High School 938 Old State Rd Brandenburg KY 40108 (270) 422-7515 | 9-12 | 82 | 1,607 |
| Stuart Pepper Middle School 1085 Old Ekron Rd Brandenburg KY 40108 (270) 422-7530 | 7-8 | 43 | 837 |
Teaching in Ekron
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ekron Elementary School 2500 Hayesville Rd Ekron KY 40117 (270) 422-7570 | PK-6 | 26 | 427 |
| Flaherty Elementary School 2615 Flaherty Rd Ekron KY 40117 (270) 422-7565 | 4-6 | 22 | 334 |
| Flaherty Primary School 2635 Flaherty Rd Ekron KY 40117 (270) 422-7575 | PK-3 | 31 | 500 |
Teaching in Payneville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payneville Elementary School 520 Rhodelia Rd Payneville KY 40157 (270) 422-7550 | KG-6 | 13 | 234 |