Spartanburg County School District 05
Teacher Salary and Benefits
According to published data more than 500 teachers and support staff are employed at Spartanburg County School District 05. The Spartanburg County School District 05 teacher salary details provided in the following tables are gathered from several government agencies as noted below the salary tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Spartanburg County School District 05 Teacher Salary Details
The following table lists average salary and ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Spartanburg 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 | $36,480 | $27,780-$51,010 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $58,960 | $47,730 - $73,210 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,120 | $49,280 - $77,210 |
| Middle School Teacher | $63,340 | $48,830 - $77,430 |
| High School Teacher | $63,160 | $48,670 - $77,460 |
| PE Teacher | $56,830 | $19,860 - $83,260 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Spartanburg, 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 who work for Spartanburg County School District 05 and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $62,200 | $47,200 - $76,960 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Spartanburg, 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 Spartanburg area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $66,670 | $34,050-$94,990 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $102,640 | $77,400 - $132,040 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $62,420 | $41,460 - $79,050 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Spartanburg, 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 Spartanburg County School District 05 is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $19,354 | $13,887 |
| Administrators | $33,800 | $23,349 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Spartanburg County School District 05 Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Spartanburg County School District 05. 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 Spartanburg County School District 05 per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 512 | 517 | 519 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 31 | 29 | 30 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 341 | 346 | 352 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 131 | 135 | 132 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 10 | 12 | 13 |
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 Spartanburg County School District 05 are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| School Administrators | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Student Support Staff | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Librarians | 13 | 13 | 12 |
| Guidance Counselors | 20 | 21 | 19 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Spartanburg County School District 05 Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Spartanburg County School District 05 oversees 12 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:
- Spartanburg School District Six (14 Schools)
- Spartanburg County School District 01 (10 Schools)
- Spartanburg School District 7 (13 Schools)
- Spartanburg County School District Two (14 Schools)
- Spartanburg County School District 04 (4 Schools)
Spartanburg County School District 05 Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Duncan
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abner Creek Elementary School 2050 Abner Creek Rd Duncan SC 29334 (864) 949-2334 | PK-4 | 33 | 482 |
| Beech Springs Intermediate School 200 South Danzler Rd Duncan SC 29334 (864) 949-7600 | 5-6 | 40 | 572 |
| Berry Shoals Intermediate School 300 Shoals Rd Duncan SC 29334 (864) 949-2300 | 5-6 | 40 | 611 |
| Duncan Elementary School 100 South Danzler Rd Duncan SC 29334 (864) 949-2373 | PK-4 | 50 | 708 |
| Florence Chapel Middle School 290 Shoals Rd Duncan SC 29334 (864) 949-2310 | 7-8 | 39 | 638 |
| James F Byrnes Freshman Academy 100 Rowe St Duncan SC 29334 (864) 949-2320 | 9-9 | 31 | 608 |
| James F Byrnes High School 150 East Main St Duncan SC 29334 (864) 949-2355 | 9-12 | 101 | 1,680 |
Teaching in Lyman
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| D R Hill Middle School 1303 Holly Springs Rd Lyman SC 29365 (864) 949-2370 | 7-8 | 43 | 575 |
| Lyman Elementary School 1221 Holly Springs Rd Lyman SC 29365 (864) 949-2330 | PK-4 | 46 | 662 |
Teaching in Moore
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Ridge Elementary School 5960 Reidville Rd Moore SC 29369 (864) 949-7620 | PK-4 | 45 | 678 |
Teaching in Reidville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reidville Elementary School 300 College St Reidville SC 29375 (864) 949-2388 | PK-4 | 20 | 294 |
Teaching in Wellford
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellford Elementary School 864 Syphrit Rd Wellford SC 29385 (864) 949-2385 | PK-4 | 33 | 426 |