RCS -- Richmond County Schools District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 500 teachers and instructors and 7,000 students that are enrolled at the 17 schools managed by RCS. The tables below provide teacher salaries for the entire state of North Carolina, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained through multiple 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, the table below lists the average salary for teachers as provided 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 the average salary 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
Learn more about 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 RCS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $13,300 | $12,730 |
| Administrators | $14,587 | $12,997 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Richmond County Schools District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by RCS. 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 RCS per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 486 | 497 | 493 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 18 | 35 | 30 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 261 | 288 | 281 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 192 | 159 | 163 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 12 | 14 | 17 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Teaching Assistants | 154 | 157 | 138 |
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 RCS are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 397 | 397 | 371 |
| District Support Staff | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| School Administrators | 36 | 38 | 35 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 42 | 38 | 39 |
| Student Support Staff | 60 | 54 | 65 |
| Other Support Staff | 228 | 234 | 199 |
| Librarians | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Guidance Counselors | 18 | 18 | 19 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 12 | 11 | 11 |
RCS Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, RCS operates 17 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:
- Scotland County Schools District (14 Schools)
- Anson County Schools District (11 Schools)
- Hoke County Schools District (14 Schools)
- Moore County Schools District (23 Schools)
- Montgomery County Schools District (11 Schools)
Richmond County Schools District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
Teaching in Cordova
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cordova Elementary School 194 Church St Cordova NC 28330 (910) 997-9805 | PK-12 | 13 | 71 |
Teaching in Ellerbe
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellerbe Junior High School 128 West Ballard St Ellerbe NC 28338 (910) 582-7925 | 6-8 | 14 | 198 |
| Mineral Springs Elementary School 1426 Green Lake Rd Ellerbe NC 28338 (910) 582-7915 | PK-5 | 30 | 461 |
Teaching in Hamlet
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Heights Elementary School 104 Hamilton Ave Hamlet NC 28345 (910) 582-7900 | PK-5 | 38 | 554 |
| Hamlet Junior High School 1406 Mcdonald Ave Hamlet NC 28345 (910) 582-7903 | 6-8 | 35 | 528 |
| Monroe Avenue Elementary School 400 Monroe Ave Hamlet NC 28345 (910) 582-7907 | PK-5 | 27 | 388 |
| Richmond County 9th Gr Academy 804 County Home Rd Hamlet NC 28345 (910) 582-7800 | 9-9 | 31 | 542 |
| Richmond Early College High School 1042 West Hamlet Ave Hamlet NC 28345 (910) 410-1922 | 9-12 | 8 | 171 |
Teaching in Rockingham
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Rockingham Elementary 154 Chalk Rd Rockingham NC 28379 (910) 557-0900 | PK-5 | 38 | 613 |
| L J Bell Elementary School 442 Hawthorne Ave Rockingham NC 28379 (910) 997-9834 | PK-5 | 34 | 557 |
| Leak Street School 377 Mizpah Rd Rockingham NC 28379 (910) 997-9800 | 7-12 | 16 | 180 |
| Richmond High School 838 Us 1 North Rockingham NC 28379 (910) 997-9812 | 10-12 | 83 | 1,427 |
| Rockingham Junior High School 415 Wall St Rockingham NC 28379 (910) 997-9827 | 6-8 | 42 | 702 |
| Rohanen Junior High School 252 School St Rockingham NC 28379 (910) 997-9839 | 6-8 | 21 | 334 |
| Washington Street School 566 East Washington St Ext Rockingham NC 28379 (910) 997-9836 | PK-5 | 34 | 536 |
| West Rockingham Elementary School 271 West Us 74 Hwy Rockingham NC 28379 (910) 997-9802 | PK-5 | 23 | 358 |