Mount Airy City Schools District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Mount Airy City Schools District manages 4 schools with over 100 teachers and instructors. The tables below profile school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of North Carolina, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been gathered through a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
North Carolina Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table details salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of North Carolina. 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 | $37,340 | $28,700-$47,530 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $53,120 | $40,760 - $63,620 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $54,070 | $45,570 - $62,590 |
| Middle School Teacher | $53,350 | $44,660 - $61,770 |
| High School Teacher | $55,760 | $45,430 - $64,460 |
| PE Teacher | $56,720 | $25,130 - $87,060 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of North Carolina, 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 salary ranges for special education teachers in North Carolina.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $37,340 | $28,700-$47,530 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $57,160 | $44,720 - $73,990 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of North Carolina, 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 state of North Carolina below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $60,880 | $38,480-$89,120 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $90,740 | $63,240 - $121,380 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $56,710 | $40,400 - $74,070 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of North Carolina, 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 Mount Airy City Schools District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $13,985 | $12,731 |
| Administrators | $13,750 | $12,997 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Mount Airy City Schools District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Mount Airy City Schools 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 Mount Airy City Schools District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 115 | 115 | 117 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 68 | 66 | 68 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 38 | 40 | 40 |
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 | 28 | 24 | 23 |
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 Mount Airy City Schools District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 65 | 65 | 67 |
| District Support Staff | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Student Support Staff | 11 | 13 | 13 |
| Other Support Staff | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Mount Airy City Schools District Schools
We have listed the 4 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Mount Airy City Schools 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:
- Surry County Schools District (19 Schools)
- Elkin City Schools District (3 Schools)
- Stokes County Schools District (20 Schools)
- Yadkin County Schools District (14 Schools)
- Alleghany County Schools District (4 Schools)
Mount Airy City Schools District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce H Tharrington Elementary School 315 Culbert St Mount Airy NC 27030 (336) 789-9046 | PK-2 | 28 | 385 |
| Jones Elementary School 2170 Riverside Dr Mount Airy NC 27030 (336) 786-4131 | 3-5 | 24 | 344 |
| Mount Airy High School 1011 North South St Mount Airy NC 27030 (336) 789-5147 | 9-12 | 38 | 565 |
| Mount Airy Middle School 249 Hamburg St Mount Airy NC 27030 (336) 789-9021 | 6-8 | 28 | 397 |