Morgan County Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 500 teachers and support staff and 8,000 students enrolled at the 20 schools managed by Morgan County Schools. The tables below provide faculty and teacher salaries at Morgan County Schools. The data has been obtained through a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Morgan County Schools Teacher Salary Details
The table below lists the average salary for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Decatur and surrounding areas. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $54,820 | $47,120 - $60,380 |
| High School Teacher | $57,370 | $48,460 - $64,990 |
| PE Teacher | $31,460 | $17,680 - $54,810 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Decatur, 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 the average salary for special education teachers that work for Morgan County Schools and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $58,600 | $45,720 - $67,360 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Decatur, 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 Decatur area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $93,270 | $78,740 - $106,490 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $63,480 | $48,650 - $74,040 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Decatur, 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 Morgan County Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $13,253 | $16,941 |
| Administrators | $15,172 | $18,117 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Morgan County Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Morgan 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 Morgan County Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 579 | 610 | 518 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 58 | 64 | 59 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 248 | 281 | 298 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 271 | 263 | 159 |
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 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 9 | - | 13 |
| Teaching Assistants | 78 | - | 71 |
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 Morgan County Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | - | 402 | |
| District Support Staff | 15 | - | 11 |
| School Administrators | 26 | - | 27 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 34 | - | 37 |
| Student Support Staff | 33 | - | 40 |
| Other Support Staff | 292 | - | 280 |
| Librarians | 17 | - | 17 |
| Guidance Counselors | 20 | - | 21 |
| Other School Counselors | 7 | - | 20 |
Morgan County Schools Schools
We have listed the 20 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Morgan County Schools in the list 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:
- Decatur City Schools (20 Schools)
- Hartselle City School District (6 Schools)
- Madison City Schools (11 Schools)
- Limestone County School District (13 Schools)
- Athens City School District (7 Schools)
Morgan County Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
- Danville (3)
- Decatur (2)
- Eva (1)
- Falkville (2)
- Hartselle (1)
- Laceys Spring (1)
- Priceville (1)
- Somerville (3)
- Trinity (3)
Teaching in Danville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danville High School 9235 Danville Rd Danville AL 35619 (256) 773-9909 | 9-12 | 24 | 424 |
| Danville Middle School 5933 Hwy 36 West Danville AL 35619 (256) 773-7723 | 5-8 | 22 | 443 |
| Danville-Neel Elementary School 8688 Danville Rd Danville AL 35619 (256) 773-7183 | PK-4 | 34 | 500 |
Teaching in Decatur
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priceville High School 317 Hwy 67 South Decatur AL 35603 (256) 353-1950 | 9-12 | 31 | 438 |
| Priceville Junior High School 311 Hwy 67 South Decatur AL 35603 (256) 353-1950 | 6-8 | 21 | 357 |
Teaching in Eva
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eva School 20 School Rd Eva AL 35621 (256) 796-5141 | KG-8 | 27 | 375 |
Teaching in Falkville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falkville Elementary School 72 Clark Dr Falkville AL 35622 (256) 784-5249 | KG-5 | 26 | 366 |
| Falkville High School 43 Clark Dr Falkville AL 35622 (256) 784-5248 | 6-12 | 38 | 404 |
Teaching in Hartselle
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparkman Elementary School 72 Plainview Hartselle AL 35640 (256) 773-6458 | KG-8 | 21 | 265 |
Teaching in Laceys Spring
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laceys Spring Elementary School 48 School Rd Laceys Spring AL 35754 (256) 881-4460 | KG-8 | 24 | 326 |
Teaching in Priceville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priceville Elementary School 438 Cave Springs Rd Priceville AL 35603 (256) 341-9202 | KG-5 | 43 | 702 |
Teaching in Somerville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert P Brewer High School 59 Eva Rd Somerville AL 35670 (256) 778-8634 | 9-12 | 57 | 900 |
| Cotaco School 100 Cotaco School Rd Somerville AL 35670 (256) 778-8154 | PK-8 | 31 | 500 |
| Union Hill School 2221 Union Hill Rd Somerville AL 35670 (256) 498-2431 | KG-8 | 29 | 460 |
Teaching in Trinity
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Morgan Elementary School 571 Old Hwy 24 Trinity AL 35673 (256) 350-8818 | KG-4 | 40 | 565 |
| West Morgan High School 261 South Greenway Dr Trinity AL 35673 (256) 353-5214 | 9-12 | 26 | 366 |
| West Morgan Middle School 261 South Greenway Dr Trinity AL 35673 (256) 353-5314 | 5-8 | 24 | 394 |