Mercer County Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Mercer County Schools operates 26 schools with just over 700 educators. The tables below display teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of West Virginia, due to more localized data not being available. The data is 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.
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West Virginia Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table displays average salary ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of West Virginia. 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 | |
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Preschool Teacher | $33,400 | $21,760-$50,330 |
Kindergarten Teacher | $52,140 | $38,570 - $64,600 |
Elementary School Teacher | $49,890 | $39,850 - $58,980 |
Middle School Teacher | $49,580 | $38,840 - $59,460 |
High School Teacher | $50,770 | $37,590 - $62,710 |
PE Teacher | $60,900 | $30,950 - $81,160 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of West Virginia, 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 in West Virginia.
Average Salary | Salary Range | |
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Special Ed. (Preschool) | $33,400 | $21,760-$50,330 |
Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $49,360 | $31,860 - $61,760 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of West Virginia, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of West Virginia below.
Average Salary | Salary Range | |
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School Administrators (Preschool) | $39,450 | $26,530-$59,050 |
School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $71,450 | $45,190 - $92,660 |
Guidance & School Counselors | $51,220 | $34,390 - $68,950 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of West Virginia, 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 Mercer County Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
District | West Virginia | |
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Teachers & Aides | $27,369 | $31,397 |
Administrators | $42,330 | $43,566 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Mercer County Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Mercer County Schools. 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 Mercer County Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
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Total Teachers | 678 | 679 | 666 |
Kindergarten Teachers | 39 | 36 | 36 |
Elementary School Teachers | 281 | 283 | 285 |
Middle & High School Teachers | 347 | 349 | 337 |
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 | |
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Supervisors & Coordinators | 16 | 18 | 21 |
Teaching Assistants | 93 | 98 | 92 |
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 Mercer County Schools are shown in the table below.
2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
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Total Administrators & Staff | 433 | 433 | 448 |
District Administrators | 10 | 10 | 10 |
District Support Staff | 48 | 46 | 39 |
School Administrators | 37 | 38 | 40 |
School Administrative Support Staff | 11 | 12 | 18 |
Student Support Staff | 33 | 32 | 35 |
Other Support Staff | 289 | 295 | 307 |
Librarians | 18 | 14 | 12 |
Guidance Counselors | 25 | 24 | 24 |
Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 15 | 14 | 15 |
Mercer County Schools Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Mercer County Schools operates 26 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- Summers County School District (5 Schools)
- Mcdowell County School District (11 Schools)
- Wyoming County Schools (14 Schools)
- Raleigh County Schools (30 Schools)
- Monroe County School District (5 Schools)
Mercer County Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Athens
School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
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Athens Elementary School 205 South State St Athens WV 24712 (304) 384-9229 |
PK-5 | 21 | 264 |
Teaching in Bluefield
School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
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Bluefield High School 535 West Cumberland Rd Bluefield WV 24701 (304) 325-9116 |
9-12 | 47 | 669 |
Bluefield Intermediate School 1301 Southview Dr Bluefield WV 24701 (304) 327-8339 |
3-5 | 31 | 333 |
Bluefield Middle School 2002 Stadium Dr Bluefield WV 24701 (304) 325-2481 |
6-8 | 43 | 575 |
Bluewell Elementary School 205 Bluewell School Rd Bluefield WV 24701 (304) 589-5057 |
PK-5 | 18 | 223 |
Brushfork Elementary School 140 Brushfork School Rd Bluefield WV 24701 (304) 325-7066 |
PK-5 | 15 | 213 |
Ceres Elementary School 3716 Maple Acres Rd Bluefield WV 24701 (304) 325-6786 |
KG-5 | 13 | 170 |
Memorial Elementary School 319 Memorial Ave Bluefield WV 24701 (304) 327-8106 |
KG-2 | 16 | 217 |
Whitethorn Elementary School 1919 Maryland Ave Bluefield WV 24701 (304) 327-6217 |
KG-2 | 13 | 174 |
Teaching in Lenore
School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
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Sun Valley Elementary School 5281 Hinton Rd Lenore WV 25971 (304) 384-7441 |
KG-5 | 7 | 113 |
Teaching in Matoaka
School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
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Lashmeet / Matoaka Elementary School 5709 Matoaka Rd Matoaka WV 24736 (304) 467-8282 |
PK-5 | 23 | 267 |
Teaching in Montcalm
School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
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Montcalm High School 710 Simmons River Rd Montcalm WV 24737 (304) 589-3719 |
7-12 | 24 | 317 |
Teaching in Princeton
School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
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Glenwood Elementary School 1734 Glenwood Park Rd Princeton WV 24740 (304) 425-2445 |
KG-8 | 45 | 755 |
Melrose Elementary School 2121 Athens Rd Princeton WV 24740 (304) 425-3757 |
KG-5 | 16 | 261 |
Mercer County Early Learning Center School 821 Broadway St Princeton WV 24740 (304) 425-4251 |
PK-12 | 12 | 405 |
Mercer Elementary School 1200 Mercer St Princeton WV 24740 (304) 425-3160 |
3-5 | 24 | 332 |
Oakvale Elementary School 2503 Goodwins Chapel Rd Princeton WV 24739 (304) 898-3731 |
PK-5 | 9 | 120 |
Pikeview High School 3566 Eads Mill Rd Princeton WV 24739 (304) 384-7586 |
9-12 | 39 | 717 |
Pikeview Middle School 3550 Eads Mill Rd Princeton WV 24739 (304) 348-6610 |
6-8 | 36 | 574 |
Princeton High School 1321 Stafford Dr Princeton WV 24740 (304) 425-8101 |
9-12 | 61 | 1,061 |
Princeton Middle School 300 North Johnston St Princeton WV 24740 (304) 425-7517 |
6-8 | 44 | 568 |
Princeton Primary School 180 Tiger Dr Princeton WV 24739 (304) 487-3904 |
KG-2 | 37 | 565 |
Straley Elementary School 810 Straley Ave Princeton WV 24740 (304) 425-3173 |
3-5 | 16 | 185 |
Teaching in Rock
School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
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Montcalm Elementary School 838 Rock Rd Rock WV 24747 (304) 589-7095 |
PK-6 | 24 | 292 |
Teaching in Spanishburg
School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
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Spanishburg Elementary School 8544 Beckley Rd Spanishburg WV 25922 (304) 425-5854 |
PK-5 | 15 | 215 |