Sevier County School System
Teacher Salary and Benefits
It is estimated that over 1,000 educators are employed at Sevier County School System. The tables below provide teacher salaries for the entire state of Tennessee, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Tennessee Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below details average salary and ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Tennessee. 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 | $41,170 | $27,160-$64,480 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $57,680 | $46,980 - $74,440 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,850 | $48,100 - $76,840 |
| Middle School Teacher | $61,030 | $48,540 - $76,830 |
| High School Teacher | $62,950 | $49,050 - $79,180 |
| PE Teacher | $52,020 | $22,990 - $81,080 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Tennessee, 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 in Tennessee.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $41,170 | $27,160-$64,480 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $63,380 | $49,860 - $79,360 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Tennessee, 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, counselors, and librarians for the state of Tennessee below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $56,150 | $39,670-$79,290 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $100,580 | $70,960 - $134,630 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $61,020 | $42,410 - $84,550 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Tennessee, 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 Sevier County School System is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Tennessee | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $12,877 | $13,726 |
| Administrators | $13,088 | $12,573 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Sevier County School System Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Sevier County School System. 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 Sevier County School System per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 997 | 998 | 982 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 64 | 62 | 60 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 625 | 619 | 617 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 274 | 278 | 272 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 27 | 32 | 26 |
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 | 14 | 17 | 13 |
| Teaching Assistants | 281 | 284 | 273 |
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 Sevier County School System are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 645 | 645 | 662 |
| School Administrators | 60 | 59 | 61 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 64 | 66 | 70 |
| Other Support Staff | 506 | 513 | 525 |
| Librarians | 36 | 36 | 34 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 19 | 20 |
| Guidance Counselors | 37 | 37 | 35 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 19 | 18 | 19 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 12 | 13 | 11 |
Sevier County School System Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Sevier County School System oversees 29 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Jefferson County Public Schools (Tennessee) (13 Schools)
- WEST TENNESSEE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (3 Schools)
- Knox County Schools (89 Schools)
- Cocke County High School (12 Schools)
- Blount County Schools (20 Schools)
Sevier County School System Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
Teaching in Cosby
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones Cove Elementary School 4554 Jones Cove Rd Cosby TN 37722 (865) 453-9325 | PK-8 | 17 | 175 |
Teaching in Gatlinburg
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatlinburg Pittman High School 150 Proffitt Rd Gatlinburg TN 37738 (865) 436-5637 | 9-12 | 35 | 601 |
| Pi Beta Phi Elementary School 125 Cherokee Orchard Rd Gatlinburg TN 37738 (865) 436-5076 | KG-8 | 39 | 529 |
| Pittman Center Elementary School 2455 East Pw Gatlinburg TN 37738 (865) 436-4515 | PK-8 | 21 | 276 |
Teaching in Kodak
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northview Academy 2719 Northview Academy La Kodak TN 37764 (865) 453-4671 | 7-12 | 34 | 585 |
| Northview Elementary School 3293 Douglas Dam Rd Kodak TN 37764 (865) 933-2415 | KG-3 | 36 | 507 |
| Northview Middle School 3295 Douglas Dam Rd Kodak TN 37764 (865) 933-7985 | 4-6 | 22 | 350 |
Teaching in Pigeon Forge
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pigeon Forge High School 414 Tiger Dr Pigeon Forge TN 37863 (865) 774-5790 | 9-12 | 54 | 722 |
| Pigeon Forge Middle School 300 Wears Valley Rd Pigeon Forge TN 37863 (865) 453-2401 | 5-8 | 36 | 550 |
Teaching in Sevierville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyd Creek Elementary School 1729 Indian Warpath Sevierville TN 37876 (865) 774-8285 | KG-8 | 43 | 611 |
| Catons Chapel Elementary School 3135 Catons Chapel Rd Sevierville TN 37876 (865) 453-2132 | PK-8 | 35 | 513 |
| Cattlesburg Elementary School 1409 Catlettsburg Rd Sevierville TN 37876 (865) 428-2171 | KG-6 | 44 | 647 |
| Hardin Alternative Learning Center School 2851 Webb Creek Rd Sevierville TN 37876 (865) 453-8338 | 6-12 | 2 | 1 |
| New Center Elementary School 2701 Old Newport Hw Sevierville TN 37876 (865) 453-2123 | KG-8 | 48 | 746 |
| Parkway Academy 300 Cedar St Sevierville TN 37862 (865) 429-3908 | 6-12 | 10 | 22 |
| Pigeon Forge Primary School 1766 Waldens Creek Rd Sevierville TN 37876 (865) 428-3016 | PK-4 | 52 | 714 |
| Sevier Academy 2540 Boyds Creek Rd Sevierville TN 37876 (865) 453-8338 | 9-12 | 9 | 61 |
| Sevier County High School 1200 Dolly Parton Parkway Sevierville TN 37862 (865) 453-5525 | 9-12 | 97 | 1,598 |
| Sevierville Intermediate School 416 High St Sevierville TN 37862 (865) 428-8925 | 3-5 | 42 | 685 |
| Sevierville Middle School 520 High St Sevierville TN 37862 (865) 453-0311 | 6-8 | 40 | 630 |
| Sevierville Primary School 1146 Blanton Dr Sevierville TN 37862 (865) 453-2824 | PK-2 | 51 | 825 |
| T. Lawson Early Childhood School 550 East Gate Rd Sevierville TN 37862 (865) 428-5793 | PK-PK | 9 | 89 |
| Wearwood Elementary School 3150 Wearwood Dr Sevierville TN 37862 (865) 453-2252 | KG-8 | 17 | 197 |
Teaching in Seymour
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seymour High School 732 Boyds Creek Rd Seymour TN 37865 (865) 577-7040 | 9-12 | 62 | 1,194 |
| Seymour Intermediate School 212 North Pitner Rd Seymour TN 37865 (865) 609-0030 | 3-5 | 37 | 588 |
| Seymour Middle School 737 Boyds Creek Rd Seymour TN 37865 (865) 579-0730 | 6-8 | 37 | 656 |
| Seymour Primary School 717 Boyds Creek Rd Seymour TN 37865 (865) 577-5970 | KG-2 | 35 | 499 |