RCS -- Rutherford County Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Rutherford County Schools has an estimated 8,000 students and 500 educators. The tables below detail school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of North Carolina, due to more localized data not being available. The data is obtained from multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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North Carolina Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below details the average salary 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 | |
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Preschool Teacher | $31,950 | $22,290-$44,080 |
Kindergarten Teacher | $48,570 | $35,560 - $60,500 |
Elementary School Teacher | $49,560 | $37,980 - $60,530 |
Middle School Teacher | $50,450 | $38,070 - $61,710 |
High School Teacher | $51,570 | $38,650 - $62,000 |
PE Teacher | $60,150 | $24,030 - $89,790 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, 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) | $31,950 | $22,290-$44,080 |
Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $51,250 | $37,670 - $64,420 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, 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, counselors, and librarians for the state of North Carolina below.
Average Salary | Salary Range | |
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School Administrators (Preschool) | $48,330 | $31,960-$69,550 |
School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $79,850 | $60,000 - $103,570 |
Guidance & School Counselors | $52,120 | $35,070 - $65,670 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, 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 Rutherford County Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
District | North Carolina | |
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Teachers & Aides | $13,214 | $12,730 |
Administrators | $13,381 | $12,997 |
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 | |
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Total Teachers | 571 | 565 | 555 |
Preschool Teachers | 22 | 21 | 19 |
Kindergarten Teachers | 25 | 39 | 39 |
Elementary School Teachers | 334 | 328 | 327 |
Middle & High School Teachers | 185 | 174 | 169 |
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 | |
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Teaching Assistants | 202 | 213 | 162 |
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 | |
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Total Administrators & Staff | 448 | 448 | 441 |
District Administrators | 12 | 13 | 11 |
District Support Staff | 31 | 31 | 32 |
School Administrators | 35 | 36 | 35 |
School Administrative Support Staff | 48 | 48 | 49 |
Student Support Staff | 67 | 68 | 70 |
Other Support Staff | 249 | 252 | 245 |
Librarians | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Guidance Counselors | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Rutherford County Schools Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Rutherford County Schools oversees 18 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:
- Cleveland County Schools (29 Schools)
- Polk County Schools District (7 Schools)
- Mcdowell County Schools District (12 Schools)
- Burke County Public Schools (27 Schools)
- Henderson County Public Schools (23 Schools)
Rutherford County Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Bostic
School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
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East Rutherford Middle School 259 East Church St Bostic NC 28018 (828) 245-3750 |
6-8 | 38 | 623 |
Sunshine Elementary School 231 Toney Rd Bostic NC 28018 (828) 245-0658 |
PK-5 | 16 | 206 |
Teaching in Cliffside
School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
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Cliffside Elementary School 4016 Us Hwy 221a Cliffside NC 28024 (828) 657-6004 |
KG-5 | 23 | 355 |
Teaching in Ellenboro
School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
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Ellenboro Elementary School 813 Piney Mountain Church Rd Ellenboro NC 28040 (828) 453-8185 |
PK-5 | 35 | 632 |
Teaching in Forest City
School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
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Chase High School 1603 Chase High Rd Forest City NC 28043 (828) 245-5883 |
9-12 | 49 | 746 |
Chase Middle School 840 Chase High Rd Forest City NC 28043 (828) 247-1044 |
6-8 | 41 | 732 |
East Rutherford High School 331 East High Rd Forest City NC 28043 (828) 245-6424 |
9-12 | 48 | 755 |
Forrest W Hunt Elementary School 100 Forrest Hunt Dr Forest City NC 28043 (828) 245-2161 |
PK-5 | 24 | 376 |
Harris Elementary School 3330 Us 221 South Hwy Forest City NC 28043 (828) 248-2354 |
PK-5 | 29 | 472 |
Mt Vernon-Ruth Elementary School 2785 Hudlow Rd Forest City NC 28043 (828) 287-4792 |
PK-5 | 17 | 276 |
Paul L Dunbar School 286 Learning Parkway Forest City NC 28043 (828) 245-4978 |
PK-5 | 29 | 433 |
Rutherford Opportunity Center School 140 Old Caroleen Rd Forest City NC 28043 (828) 248-5294 |
6-12 | 11 | 98 |
Teaching in Rutherfordton
School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
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Pinnacle Elementary School 1204 Painters Gap Rd Rutherfordton NC 28139 (828) 287-3440 |
PK-5 | 21 | 317 |
R S Central School 641 Hwy 221 North Rutherfordton NC 28139 (828) 287-3304 |
9-12 | 58 | 887 |
R S Middle School 545 Charlotte Rd Rutherfordton NC 28139 (828) 286-4461 |
6-8 | 42 | 700 |
Rutherfordton Elementary School 201 Bob Hardin Rd Rutherfordton NC 28139 (828) 287-3778 |
PK-5 | 22 | 342 |
Teaching in Spindale
School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
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Rutherford County Early College High School 286 Icc Loop Rd Spindale NC 28160 (828) 395-4164 |
9-12 | 5 | 165 |
Spindale Elementary School 161 North Oak St Spindale NC 28160 (828) 286-2861 |
PK-5 | 25 | 417 |