Surry County Public Schools District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are more than 100 educators and 900 students that are enrolled at the 3 schools managed by Surry County Public Schools District. The Surry County Public Schools District teacher and administration salary details displayed in the following tables are taken from several sources as noted under each table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Surry County Public Schools District Teacher Salary Details
The following table lists salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News area. 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 | $41,340 | $29,260-$61,810 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $76,670 | $50,460 - $100,930 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $72,010 | $48,910 - $100,290 |
| Middle School Teacher | $73,010 | $50,870 - $102,610 |
| High School Teacher | $74,870 | $52,700 - $101,470 |
| PE Teacher | $52,570 | $25,810 - $83,630 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, 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 salary ranges for special education teachers who work for Surry County Public Schools District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $41,340 | $29,260-$61,810 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $77,500 | $58,740 - $101,120 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $52,710 | $37,970-$78,230 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $104,000 | $79,300 - $129,410 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $71,750 | $46,540 - $103,380 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, 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 Surry County Public Schools District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,980 | $15,909 |
| Administrators | $14,538 | $15,095 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Surry County Public Schools District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Surry County Public Schools 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 Surry County Public Schools District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 104 | 101 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 33 | 32 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 64 | 62 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 24 | 24 |
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 Surry County Public Schools District are shown in the table below.
| 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 84 | 83 |
| Other Support Staff | 54 | 53 |
Surry County Public Schools District Schools
We have listed the 3 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Surry County Public Schools 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:
- Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools (15 Schools)
- Isle Of Wight County Public Schools District (9 Schools)
- Newport News Public Schools (44 Schools)
- Charles City County Public Schools District (3 Schools)
- York County School Division (19 Schools)
Surry County Public Schools District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luther P. Jackson Middle School 4255 New Design Rd Dendron VA 23839 (757) 267-2810 | 5-8 | 32 | 272 |
| Surry County High School 1675 Hollybush Rd Dendron VA 23839 (757) 267-2211 | 9-12 | 35 | 280 |
| Surry Elementary School 1600 Hollybush Rd Dendron VA 23839 (757) 267-2558 | PK-4 | 29 | 382 |