Nelson County Public Schools District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Based on recent publications, over 200 educators are employed at Nelson County Public Schools District. The tables below detail administration and teacher salaries at Nelson County Public Schools 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.
Nelson County Public Schools District Teacher Salary Details
The following table lists average salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Charlottesville 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $42,270 | $30,730-$62,630 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,510 | $47,490 - $77,670 |
| Middle School Teacher | $65,830 | $49,200 - $78,040 |
| High School Teacher | $65,440 | $46,570 - $78,090 |
| PE Teacher | $66,250 | $25,810 - $107,950 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Charlottesville, 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 are employed by Nelson County Public Schools District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $65,530 | $57,830 - $76,460 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Charlottesville, 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 Charlottesville area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $106,550 | $69,870 - $153,380 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $66,310 | $41,550 - $86,690 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Charlottesville, 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 Nelson County Public Schools District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $18,266 | $15,908 |
| Administrators | $15,750 | $15,095 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Nelson County Public Schools District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Nelson County Public 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 Nelson County Public Schools District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 157 | 157 | 158 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 61 | 60 | 61 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 85 | 85 | 87 |
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 27 | - | 30 |
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 Nelson County Public Schools District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 142 | 142 | 120 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Other Support Staff | 97 | 112 | 89 |
Nelson County Public Schools District Schools
We have listed the 4 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Nelson County Public 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:
- Amherst County Public Schools District (10 Schools)
- Waynesboro City Public Schools District (7 Schools)
- Buckingham County Public Schools District (5 Schools)
- Buena Vista City Public Schools District (4 Schools)
- Appomattox County Public Schools District (4 Schools)
Nelson County Public Schools District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
Teaching in Afton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockfish River Elementary School 200 Chapel Hollow Rd Afton VA 22920 (434) 361-1791 | PK-5 | 29 | 424 |
Teaching in Arrington
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tye River Elementary School 5198 Thomas Nelson Hwy Arrington VA 22922 (434) 263-8960 | PK-5 | 34 | 491 |
Teaching in Lovingston
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson County High School 6919 Thomas Nelson Hwy Lovingston VA 22949 (434) 263-8317 | 9-12 | 47 | 611 |
| Nelson Middle School 6925 Thomas Nelson Hwy Lovingston VA 22949 (434) 263-4801 | 6-8 | 37 | 445 |