School District of Oconee County
Teacher Salary and Benefits
It is estimated that over 800 educators are employed at School District of Oconee County. The tables below detail administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of South 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.
South Carolina Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table lists average salary and ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of South 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 | $36,190 | $26,820-$49,900 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $60,850 | $47,730 - $79,090 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,210 | $48,410 - $77,570 |
| Middle School Teacher | $62,580 | $48,090 - $78,160 |
| High School Teacher | $65,340 | $48,740 - $80,700 |
| PE Teacher | $55,180 | $17,880 - $103,010 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of South 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 details average salary and ranges for special education teachers in South Carolina.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $36,190 | $26,820-$49,900 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $64,750 | $49,540 - $79,150 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of South 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, counselors, and librarians for the state of South Carolina below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $58,290 | $33,960-$83,730 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $105,080 | $75,810 - $134,490 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $62,000 | $39,800 - $86,250 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of South 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 School District of Oconee County is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $16,404 | $13,888 |
| Administrators | $33,140 | $23,349 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
School District of Oconee County Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by School District of Oconee County. 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 School District of Oconee County per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 762 | 768 | 769 |
| Preschool Teachers | 11 | 10 | 11 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 36 | 39 | 36 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 486 | 493 | 498 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 229 | 226 | 224 |
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 | 19 | 18 | 23 |
| Teaching Assistants | 174 | 183 | 176 |
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 School District of Oconee County are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 128 | 128 | 126 |
| District Administrators | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| District Support Staff | 13 | 12 | 12 |
| School Administrators | 48 | 47 | 47 |
| Student Support Staff | 53 | 51 | 50 |
| Librarians | 21 | 21 | 20 |
| Guidance Counselors | 30 | 31 | 29 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 19 | 20 | 19 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 12 | 12 | 10 |
School District of Oconee County Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, School District of Oconee County oversees 19 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:
- Anderson County School District 04 (6 Schools)
- School District of Pickens County (26 Schools)
- Anderson School District Five (22 Schools)
- Anderson County School District 01 (14 Schools)
- Greenville County School District (96 Schools)
School District of Oconee County Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Salem
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamassee Salem High School 4 Eagle Ln Salem SC 29676 (864) 886-4545 | 6-12 | 21 | 292 |
Teaching in Seneca
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Elementary School 995 South Oak St Seneca SC 29678 (864) 886-4550 | PK-5 | 53 | 632 |
| Keowee Elementary School 7051 Keowee School Rd Seneca SC 29672 (864) 886-4475 | PK-5 | 26 | 391 |
| Northside Elementary School 710 North Townville St Seneca SC 29678 (864) 886-4445 | PK-5 | 45 | 645 |
| Ravenel Elementary School 150 Ravenel School Rd Seneca SC 29678 (864) 886-4450 | PK-5 | 35 | 518 |
| Seneca High School 100 Bob Cat Ridge Seneca SC 29678 (864) 886-4460 | 9-12 | 54 | 891 |
| Seneca Middle School 810 West South Fourth St Seneca SC 29678 (864) 886-4455 | 6-8 | 58 | 796 |
Teaching in Tamassee
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamasee-Salem Elementary School 9950 North Hwy 11 Tamassee SC 29686 (864) 886-4540 | PK-5 | 20 | 277 |
Teaching in Walhalla
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| James M. Brown Elementary School 225 Coffee Rd Walhalla SC 29691 (864) 886-4470 | PK-5 | 55 | 658 |
| Walhalla High School 151 Razorback Ln Walhalla SC 29691 (864) 886-4490 | 9-12 | 53 | 958 |
| Walhalla Middle School 177 Razorback Ln Walhalla SC 29691 (864) 886-4485 | 6-8 | 51 | 752 |
Teaching in West Union
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walhalla Elementary School 508 Fowler Rd West Union SC 29691 (864) 886-4480 | PK-5 | 37 | 550 |
Teaching in Westminster
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair-Oak Elementary School 1964 Oakway Rd Westminster SC 29693 (864) 886-4505 | PK-3 | 28 | 417 |
| Oakway Intermediate School 150 Schoolhouse Rd Westminster SC 29693 (864) 886-4510 | 4-5 | 12 | 176 |
| Orchard Park Elementary School 600 Toccoa Hwy Westminster SC 29693 (864) 886-4515 | PK-5 | 36 | 382 |
| West Oak Middle School 501 Westminster Hwy Westminster SC 29693 (864) 886-4525 | 6-8 | 55 | 742 |
| West-Oak Sr High School 130 Warrior Ln Westminster SC 29693 (864) 886-4530 | 9-12 | 63 | 1,014 |
| Westminster Elementary School 206 Hamilton St Westminster SC 29693 (864) 886-4520 | PK-5 | 35 | 454 |