Stephens County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 300 teachers and support staff and four thousand students enrolled at the 7 schools managed by Stephens County School District. The tables below provide teacher salaries for the entire state of Georgia, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained through several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Georgia Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table displays average salary and ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Georgia. 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 | $47,920 | $28,150-$77,130 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $69,870 | $48,610 - $95,070 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $70,720 | $49,260 - $98,030 |
| Middle School Teacher | $69,780 | $47,540 - $97,960 |
| High School Teacher | $72,000 | $49,450 - $96,820 |
| PE Teacher | $54,060 | $27,190 - $80,900 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Georgia, 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 Georgia.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $47,920 | $28,150-$77,130 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $72,090 | $49,510 - $98,750 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Georgia, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the state of Georgia below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $59,280 | $38,580-$76,830 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $107,710 | $81,440 - $135,990 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $68,410 | $42,040 - $101,880 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Georgia, 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 Stephens County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $17,516 | $16,685 |
| Administrators | $13,194 | $13,029 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Stephens County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Stephens County School District. 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 Stephens County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 309 | 295 | 285 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 20 | 19 | 17 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 117 | 107 | 99 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 118 | 117 | 116 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 47 | 46 | 47 |
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 | 97 | 102 | 93 |
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 Stephens County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 261 | 261 | 257 |
| School Administrators | 15 | 16 | 15 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Student Support Staff | 20 | 22 | 21 |
| Other Support Staff | 193 | 191 | 189 |
Stephens County School District Schools
We have listed the 7 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Stephens County School District 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:
- Habersham County School District (14 Schools)
- Franklin County School District (6 Schools)
- Banks County School District (4 Schools)
- Rabun County School District (6 Schools)
- White County School District (7 Schools)
Stephens County School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Eastanollee
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big a Elementary School 289 Sorrells Dr Eastanollee GA 30538 (706) 886-2987 | PK-5 | 32 | 484 |
| Eastanollee Elementary School 50 Livestock Rd Eastanollee GA 30538 (706) 779-2216 | PK-5 | 32 | 473 |
Teaching in Toccoa
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Elementary School 222 Old Liberty Hill Rd Toccoa GA 30577 (706) 886-3934 | PK-5 | 37 | 532 |
| Stephens County High School 638 White Pine Rd Toccoa GA 30577 (706) 886-6825 | 9-12 | 77 | 1,099 |
| Stephens County Middle School 1315 Rose Ln Toccoa GA 30577 (706) 886-2880 | 6-8 | 66 | 929 |
| Toccoa Elementary School 304 North Pond St Toccoa GA 30577 (706) 886-3194 | PK-5 | 36 | 505 |