Obion County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Obion County School District oversees 7 schools with over 300 educators. The tables below profile teacher salaries for the entire state of Tennessee, due to more localized data not being available. The data is sourced from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Tennessee Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table lists the average salary for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Tennessee. 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 | $41,170 | $27,160-$64,480 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $57,680 | $46,980 - $74,440 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,850 | $48,100 - $76,840 |
| Middle School Teacher | $61,030 | $48,540 - $76,830 |
| High School Teacher | $62,950 | $49,050 - $79,180 |
| PE Teacher | $52,020 | $22,990 - $81,080 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Tennessee, 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 the average salary for special education teachers in Tennessee.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $41,170 | $27,160-$64,480 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $63,380 | $49,860 - $79,360 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Tennessee, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff for the state of Tennessee below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $56,150 | $39,670-$79,290 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $100,580 | $70,960 - $134,630 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $61,020 | $42,410 - $84,550 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Tennessee, 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 Obion County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Tennessee | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $12,006 | $13,727 |
| Administrators | $9,531 | $12,573 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Obion County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Obion 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 Obion County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 263 | 251 | 255 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 15 | 15 | 13 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 155 | 142 | 149 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 75 | 76 | 77 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 12 | 12 | 10 |
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 | 55 | 51 | 47 |
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 Obion County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 201 | 201 | 201 |
| School Administrators | 14 | 13 | 14 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 17 | 16 | 18 |
| Other Support Staff | 174 | 167 | 160 |
Obion County School District Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Obion County School District manages 7 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- Union City Community Schools District (3 Schools)
- Weakley County Schools (11 Schools)
- Lake County School District (3 Schools)
- Bradford Special School District (2 Schools)
- Gibson Special District (9 Schools)
Obion County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
Teaching in Hornbeak
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Oak Elementary School 365 North Shawtown Rd Hornbeak TN 38232 (731) 538-2271 | PK-8 | 24 | 293 |
Teaching in South Fulton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Fulton Elementary School 209 John C. Jones Pw South Fulton TN 38257 (731) 479-2304 | PK-5 | 26 | 349 |
| South Fulton Middle / High School 1302 South Fulton Dr South Fulton TN 38257 (731) 479-1441 | 6-12 | 32 | 425 |
Teaching in Troy
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Elementary School 605 South Main St Troy TN 38260 (731) 536-4222 | PK-8 | 39 | 593 |
| Obion County Central High School 528 North Hwy 51 Troy TN 38260 (731) 536-4688 | 9-12 | 54 | 922 |
Teaching in Union City
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Road Elementary School 1130 East Hwy 22 Union City TN 38261 (731) 885-5304 | PK-8 | 39 | 640 |
| Ridgemont Elementary School 1285 North Hwy 45 by Pass Union City TN 38261 (731) 536-5171 | PK-8 | 33 | 466 |