Rutherford County schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Rutherford County schools manages 47 schools with more than three thousand teachers. The tables below detail teacher salaries at Rutherford County schools. The data is sourced from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Rutherford County schools Teacher Salary Details
This table details average salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin 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 | $33,120 | $22,290-$50,460 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $51,850 | $40,980 - $63,350 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $52,510 | $40,600 - $62,570 |
| Middle School Teacher | $52,920 | $41,850 - $61,910 |
| High School Teacher | $54,990 | $41,760 - $65,200 |
| PE Teacher | $51,540 | $22,280 - $79,810 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, 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 Rutherford County schools and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $54,710 | $45,710 - $66,250 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, 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 and support staff for the Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $90,300 | $65,160 - $106,720 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $53,410 | $37,990 - $69,540 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, 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 Rutherford County schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Tennessee | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $16,060 | $13,726 |
| Administrators | $14,998 | $12,573 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Rutherford County schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Rutherford 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 Rutherford County schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 2,626 | 2,680 | 2,750 |
| Preschool Teachers | 8 | 8 | 11 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 162 | 158 | 159 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 1,524 | 1,567 | 1,590 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 845 | 861 | 904 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 88 | 86 | 86 |
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 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
| Teaching Assistants | 390 | 400 | 377 |
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 Rutherford County schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 985 | 985 | 1,067 |
| District Support Staff | 20 | 20 | 21 |
| School Administrators | 103 | 107 | 112 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 120 | 121 | 128 |
| Student Support Staff | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| Other Support Staff | 717 | 725 | 795 |
| Librarians | 82 | 82 | 84 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 21 | 22 |
| Guidance Counselors | 113 | 111 | 117 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 53 | 54 | 54 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 31 | 30 | 36 |
| Other School Counselors | 29 | 28 | 28 |
Rutherford County schools Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Rutherford County schools manages 47 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:
- Murfreesboro City Schools (12 Schools)
- Cannon County School District (7 Schools)
- Bedford County Schools (14 Schools)
- Wilson County School (21 Schools)
- Williamson County Schools (41 Schools)
Rutherford County schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
- Christiana (2)
- Eagleville (1)
- La Vergne (1)
- Lascassas (1)
- Lavergne (5)
- Murfreesboro (19)
- Readyville (1)
- Rockvale (2)
- Smyrna (14)
Teaching in Christiana
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christiana Elementary School 4701 Shelbyville Hw Christiana TN 37037 (615) 896-0614 |
PK-5 | 48 | 732 |
| Christiana Middle School 4675 Shelbyville Pk Christiana TN 37037 (615) 904-3885 |
6-8 | 54 | 882 |
Teaching in Eagleville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagleville School 500 Hwy 99 Eagleville TN 37060 (615) 274-6336 |
PK-12 | 65 | 885 |
Teaching in La Vergne
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Vergne Middle School 382 Stone River Rd La Vergne TN 37086 (615) 904-3877 |
6-8 | 67 | 1,014 |
Teaching in Lascassas
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lascassas Elementary School 6300 Lascassas Pk Lascassas TN 37085 (615) 893-0758 |
KG-5 | 38 | 499 |
Teaching in Lavergne
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavergne High School 250 Wolverine Trail Lavergne TN 37086 (615) 904-3870 |
9-12 | 116 | 1,831 |
| Lavergne Lake Elementary School 201 David's Way Lavergne TN 37086 (615) 904-6730 |
KG-5 | 66 | 957 |
| Lavergne Primary School 220 Stones River Rd Lavergne TN 37086 (615) 793-3432 |
KG-1 | 36 | 460 |
| Rock Springs Elementary School 1000 Waldron Rd Lavergne TN 37086 (615) 904-3820 |
PK-5 | 58 | 917 |
| Roy L Waldron Elementary School 125 Floyd Mayfield Dr Lavergne TN 37086 (615) 793-7738 |
2-5 | 54 | 766 |
Teaching in Murfreesboro
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barfield Elementary School 350 Barfield Crescent Rd Murfreesboro TN 37128 (615) 904-3810 |
PK-5 | 65 | 945 |
| Blackman Elementary School 586 Fortress Bl Murfreesboro TN 37128 (615) 904-3795 |
KG-5 | 66 | 1,084 |
| Blackman High School 3956 Blaze Dr Murfreesboro TN 37128 (615) 904-3850 |
9-12 | 116 | 1,989 |
| Blackman Middle School 3945 Blaze Dr Murfreesboro TN 37128 (615) 904-3880 |
6-8 | 67 | 1,165 |
| Brown's Chapel Elementary School 6128 Baker Rd Murfreesboro TN 37129 (615) 904-6755 |
PK-5 | 46 | 724 |
| Buchanan Elementary School 6050 Manchester Hw Murfreesboro TN 37127 (615) 893-3651 |
KG-5 | 34 | 496 |
| Central Magnet School 701 East Main St Murfreesboro TN 37130 (615) 904-6789 |
6-12 | 68 | 1,197 |
| Daniel Mckee Alternative School 2623 Halls Hill Pk Murfreesboro TN 37130 (615) 890-2282 |
6-12 | 12 | 36 |
| Holloway High School 619 South Highland Av Murfreesboro TN 37130 (615) 890-6004 |
9-12 | 16 | 99 |
| Homer Pittard Campus School 923 East Lythle St Murfreesboro TN 37130 (615) 895-1030 |
KG-5 | 15 | 253 |
| Mc Fadden School of Excellence 221 Bridge Av Murfreesboro TN 37129 (615) 893-7251 |
KG-8 | 21 | 386 |
| Oakland High School 2225 Patriot Dr Murfreesboro TN 37130 (615) 904-3780 |
9-12 | 115 | 1,928 |
| Oakland Middle School 853 Dejarnette La Murfreesboro TN 37130 (615) 904-6760 |
6-8 | 62 | 1,095 |
| Riverdale High School 802 Warrior Dr Murfreesboro TN 37128 (615) 890-6450 |
9-12 | 115 | 1,894 |
| Siegel High School 3300 Siegel Rd Murfreesboro TN 37129 (615) 904-3800 |
9-12 | 115 | 1,773 |
| Siegel Middle School 355 West Thompson La Murfreesboro TN 37129 (615) 904-3830 |
6-8 | 60 | 1,053 |
| Walter Hill Elementary School 6309 Lebanon Pk Murfreesboro TN 37129 (615) 893-8046 |
PK-5 | 27 | 341 |
| Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School 555 Manchester Hw Murfreesboro TN 37127 (615) 904-6765 |
6-8 | 51 | 744 |
| Wilson Elementary School 1545 Cutoff Rd Murfreesboro TN 37129 (615) 904-3840 |
KG-5 | 50 | 790 |
Teaching in Readyville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kittrell Elementary School 7801 Old Woodbury Hw Readyville TN 37149 (615) 893-7604 |
PK-5 | 26 | 318 |
Teaching in Rockvale
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockvale Elementary School 6550 Hwy 99 Rockvale TN 37153 (615) 904-3881 |
PK-5 | 54 | 867 |
| Rockvale Middle School 6551 Hwy 99 Rockvale TN 37153 (615) 904-6746 |
6-8 | 59 | 990 |
Teaching in Smyrna
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Grove Elementary School 354 Chaney Rd Smyrna TN 37167 (615) 904-3777 |
PK-5 | 66 | 942 |
| David Youree Elementary School 250 Todd La Smyrna TN 37167 (615) 459-3492 |
KG-5 | 50 | 795 |
| John Colemon Elementary School 100 Wise Dr Smyrna TN 37167 (615) 459-2613 |
PK-5 | 39 | 512 |
| Rock Springs Middle School 3301 Rock Springs Rd Smyrna TN 37187 (615) 904-3825 |
6-8 | 64 | 1,012 |
| Smyrna Elementary School 1001 Sam Davis Rd Smyrna TN 37167 (615) 459-6343 |
PK-5 | 64 | 810 |
| Smyrna High School 100 Bulldog Dr Smyrna TN 37167 (615) 904-3865 |
9-12 | 116 | 1,811 |
| Smyrna Middle School 712 Hazelwood Dr Smyrna TN 37167 (615) 904-3845 |
6-8 | 63 | 992 |
| Smyrna Primary School 200 Walnut St Smyrna TN 37167 (615) 459-3161 |
PK-5 | 44 | 584 |
| Smyrna West School 12619 Old Nashville Hw Smyrna TN 37167 (615) 904-3856 |
6-12 | 13 | 44 |
| Stewarts Creek Elementary School 200 Red Hawk Pw Smyrna TN 37167 (615) 904-6750 |
KG-5 | 52 | 869 |
| Stewarts Creek High School 300 Red Hawk Pw Smyrna TN 37167 (615) 904-6771 |
9-12 | 85 | 1,380 |
| Stewarts Creek Middle School 400 Red Hawk Pw Smyrna TN 37167 (615) 904-6700 |
6-8 | 56 | 894 |
| Stewartsboro Elementary School 10479 Old Nashville Hw Smyrna TN 37167 (615) 459-4272 |
PK-5 | 65 | 940 |
| Thurman Francis Elementary School 221 Todd La Smyrna TN 37167 (615) 459-4128 |
KG-8 | 48 | 800 |