South Carolina Public Charter School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
SCPCSD operates 26 schools with more than 600 educators. The SCPCSD school district salary information presented in the tables below are obtained from several government and organizational agencies as noted below the data tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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SCPCSD Teacher Salary Details
The table below lists the average salary for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Columbia 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 | $35,270 | $21,870-$61,100 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $54,780 | $35,880 - $78,760 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $55,490 | $39,070 - $78,810 |
| Middle School Teacher | $55,240 | $39,340 - $77,230 |
| High School Teacher | $54,780 | $39,120 - $73,440 |
| PE Teacher | $60,750 | $21,840 - $102,670 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, 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 displays the average salary for special education teachers are employed by SCPCSD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $55,520 | $40,240 - $76,420 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, 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) | $53,550 | $29,410-$93,120 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $96,170 | $73,380 - $124,430 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $53,650 | $36,070 - $76,700 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, 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 SCPCSD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $18,663 | $13,884 |
| Administrators | $6,135 | $23,349 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
South Carolina Public Charter School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by SCPCSD. 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 SCPCSD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 323 | 437 | 579 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 6 | 11 | 25 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 254 | 342 | 444 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 63 | 84 | 105 |
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 | 21 | 18 |
| Teaching Assistants | 25 | 51 | 58 |
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 SCPCSD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 162 | 162 | 210 |
| District Administrators | 13 | 25 | 32 |
| District Support Staff | 33 | 57 | 66 |
| School Administrators | 19 | 28 | 42 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 18 | 31 | 45 |
| Student Support Staff | 12 | 17 | 17 |
| Guidance Counselors | 16 | 26 | 32 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 11 | 15 | 19 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 5 | 11 | 13 |
SCPCSD Schools
We have listed the 26 schools and their contact information, which is operated by SCPCSD in the list 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:
- Richland County School District One (50 Schools)
- Richland County School District Two (31 Schools)
- Lexington County School District Two (15 Schools)
- Lexington County School District One (29 Schools)
- School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties (21 Schools)
South Carolina Public Charter School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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- Beaufort (1)
- Bishopville (1)
- Calhoun Falls (1)
- Cayce (1)
- Chapin (1)
- Columbia (6)
- Greenville (2)
- Hardeeville (1)
- Hollywood (1)
- Lake City (1)
- Mcclellanville (1)
- Myrtle Beach (1)
- North Augusta (1)
- North Charleston (1)
- Pickens (1)
- Rock Hill (1)
- Spartanburg (1)
- West Columbia (1)
Teaching in Beaufort
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Preparatory 1100 Boundary St Beaufort SC 29901 (843) 982-7737 |
KG-6 | 21 | 354 |
Teaching in Bishopville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pee Dee Math Science and Technology Academy 101 Docs Dr Bishopville SC 29010 (803) 734-8322 |
KG-2 | 4 | 47 |
Teaching in Calhoun Falls
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun Falls Charter School 205 Edgefield St Calhoun Falls SC 29628 (864) 418-8014 |
6-12 | 20 | 182 |
Teaching in Cayce
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Point Academy 1340 Knox Abbott Dr Cayce SC 29033 (803) 739-4992 |
PK-4 | 34 | 309 |
Teaching in Chapin
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sc Whitmore School 407 Lexington Ave Chapin SC 29036 (866) 476-6416 |
9-12 | 7 | 204 |
Teaching in Columbia
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imagine Columbia Leadership Academy Charter 3810 North Main St Columbia SC 29203 (803) 929-1140 |
KG-6 | 15 | 229 |
| Palmetto State E-Cademy School 115 Atrium Way Columbia SC 29223 (803) 227-6670 |
9-12 | 12 | 310 |
| Provost Academy 400 Arbor Lake Dr B800 Columbia SC 29223 (803) 735-9110 |
9-12 | 24 | 749 |
| Sc Calvert Academy 100 Summit Parkway Columbia SC 29229 (803) 462-0254 |
KG-8 | 11 | 236 |
| Sc Connections Academy 220 Stoneridge Dr Columbia SC 29210 (803) 212-4712 |
KG-12 | 78 | 3,331 |
| Sc Virtual Charter School 140 Stoneridge Dr Columbia SC 29210 (803) 253-6222 |
KG-12 | 85 | 3,733 |
Teaching in Greenville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyber Academy of South Carolina 330a Pelham Rd Greenville SC 29615 (855) 611-2830 |
KG-9 | 8 | 393 |
| Green Charter 1440 Pelham Rd Greenville SC 29615 (864) 355-3100 |
KG-6 | 17 | 271 |
Teaching in Hardeeville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Live Oak Academy for the Arts and Sciences C 1398 Church Rd Hardeeville SC 29927 (888) 288-9667 |
KG-9 | 27 | 474 |
Teaching in Hollywood
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowcountry Leadership Charter 5139 Gibson Rd Hollywood SC 29449 (843) 889-5527 |
KG-9 | 30 | 389 |
Teaching in Lake City
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake City College Perparatory Academy 1009 East Main St Lake City SC 29560 (843) 374-0128 |
KG-12 | 18 | 218 |
Teaching in Mcclellanville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Romain Environmental Education Charter School 1101 Old Cemetery Rd Mcclellanville SC 29458 (843) 887-3323 |
PK-6 | 9 | 108 |
Teaching in Myrtle Beach
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Leadership Academy 3710 Palmetto Pointe Blvd Myrtle Beach SC 29588 (843) 294-9337 |
9-12 | 9 | 99 |
Teaching in North Augusta
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Creek Charter High 165 Shortcut Rd North Augusta SC 29860 (803) 613-9435 |
9-12 | 27 | 439 |
Teaching in North Charleston
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Scholars Academy 2415 Ave F North Charleston SC 29405 (843) 300-4119 |
6-11 | 22 | 316 |
Teaching in Pickens
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Leadership Academy Charter 698 Concord Church Rd Pickens SC 29671 (864) 878-1103 |
6-8 | 6 | 94 |
Teaching in Rock Hill
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Preparatory Academy 505 University Dr Rock Hill SC 29730 (803) 324-4400 |
KG-11 | 63 | 1,321 |
Teaching in Spartanburg
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg Charter School 385 South Spring St Spartanburg SC 29304 (864) 621-3882 |
KG-8 | 27 | 373 |
Teaching in West Columbia
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands Middle College 120 Congaree Hall 1260 West Columbia SC 29170 (803) 734-8322 |
11-12 | 6 | 88 |