School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties
Teacher Salary and Benefits
According to published data more than 1,000 teachers and instructors are employed at District Five. The District Five faculty and staff salary details displayed in the following tables are taken from several government agencies as listed below each of the data tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
District Five Teacher Salary Details
The table below displays average salary and ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Columbia local area. 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 | $33,140 | $26,800-$45,920 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $59,120 | $46,910 - $73,160 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,300 | $48,170 - $76,010 |
| Middle School Teacher | $59,940 | $48,760 - $77,360 |
| High School Teacher | $62,620 | $48,740 - $78,010 |
| PE Teacher | $67,530 | $18,110 - $166,060 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Columbia, 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 and ranges for special education teachers who work for District Five and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $33,140 | $26,800-$45,920 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $64,030 | $49,480 - $75,000 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Columbia, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Columbia area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $55,410 | $33,240-$75,640 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $106,320 | $78,880 - $130,410 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $60,350 | $39,640 - $80,210 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Columbia, 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 District Five is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $19,089 | $13,885 |
| Administrators | $37,254 | $23,349 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by District Five. 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 District Five per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,147 | 1,210 | 1,232 |
| Preschool Teachers | 14 | 14 | 23 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 46 | 51 | 55 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 732 | 774 | 757 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 355 | 371 | 397 |
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 | 31 | 27 | 27 |
| Teaching Assistants | 123 | 73 | 88 |
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 District Five are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 171 | 171 | 170 |
| District Administrators | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| District Support Staff | 22 | 22 | 19 |
| School Administrators | 55 | 58 | 58 |
| Student Support Staff | 73 | 77 | 79 |
| Librarians | 23 | 24 | 24 |
| Guidance Counselors | 39 | 41 | 44 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 15 | 17 | 20 |
District Five Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, District Five has 21 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:
- Lexington County School District One (29 Schools)
- Lexington County School District Two (15 Schools)
- Richland County School District One (50 Schools)
- Richland County School District Two (31 Schools)
- Fairfield County School District (8 Schools)
School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Chapin
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapin Elementary School 940 Old Bush River Rd Chapin SC 29036 (803) 575-5900 | PK-5 | 58 | 882 |
| Chapin High School 300 Columbia Ave Chapin SC 29036 (803) 575-5400 | 9-12 | 94 | 1,217 |
| Chapin Middle School 1130 Old Lexington Hwy Chapin SC 29036 (803) 575-5700 | 6-8 | 72 | 1,108 |
| Lake Murray Elementary School 1531 Three Dog Rd Chapin SC 29036 (803) 476-4600 | KG-5 | 54 | 918 |
| Spring Hill High 11629 Broad River Rd Chapin SC 29036 (803) 476-8700 | 9-12 | 44 | 561 |
Teaching in Columbia
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Roads Middle School 6949 St Andrews Rd Columbia SC 29212 (803) 476-8300 | 6-6 | 66 | 944 |
| Harbison West Elementary School 257 Crossbow Dr Columbia SC 29212 (803) 476-3800 | PK-5 | 49 | 515 |
| Irmo High School 6671 St Andrews Rd Columbia SC 29212 (803) 476-3000 | 9-12 | 118 | 1,560 |
| Irmo Middle School 6051 Wescott Rd Columbia SC 29212 (803) 476-3600 | 7-8 | 63 | 886 |
| Leaphart Elementary School 120 Piney Grove Rd Columbia SC 29210 (803) 476-4700 | PK-5 | 40 | 473 |
| Nursery Road Elementary School 6706 Nursery Rd Columbia SC 29212 (803) 476-4300 | PK-5 | 45 | 510 |
| Seven Oaks Elementary School 2800 Ashland Rd Columbia SC 29210 (803) 476-8500 | PK-5 | 43 | 530 |
Teaching in Irmo
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballentine Elementary School 1040 Bickley Rd Irmo SC 29063 (803) 476-4500 | KG-5 | 47 | 715 |
| Dutch Fork Elementary School 7900 Broad River Rd Irmo SC 29063 (803) 476-3900 | PK-5 | 51 | 547 |
| Dutch Fork High School 1400 Old Tamah Rd Irmo SC 29063 (803) 476-3300 | 9-12 | 121 | 1,906 |
| Dutch Fork Middle School 1528 Old Tamah Rd Irmo SC 29063 (803) 476-4800 | 7-8 | 64 | 1,092 |
| H. E. Corley Elementary School 1500 Chadford Rd Irmo SC 29063 (803) 476-4001 | PK-5 | 51 | 522 |
| Irmo Elementary School 7401 Gibbes St Irmo SC 29063 (803) 476-4200 | PK-5 | 40 | 477 |
| Oak Pointe Elementary School 1 River Bottom Rd Irmo SC 29063 (803) 476-4100 | PK-5 | 50 | 647 |
| River Springs Elementary School 115 Connie Wright Rd Irmo SC 29063 (803) 476-4400 | PK-5 | 46 | 622 |