Tazewell County Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Over 400 educators are employed at Tazewell County Public Schools. The tables below profile teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Virginia, due to more localized data not being available. The data is taken from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Virginia Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below details average salary and ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Virginia. 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 | $42,490 | $30,290-$60,710 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $69,880 | $48,850 - $100,930 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $71,540 | $49,770 - $100,290 |
| Middle School Teacher | $69,870 | $50,590 - $99,370 |
| High School Teacher | $75,060 | $49,900 - $107,930 |
| PE Teacher | $55,360 | $25,810 - $84,680 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Virginia, 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 in Virginia.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $42,490 | $30,290-$60,710 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $72,890 | $50,830 - $101,120 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Virginia, 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 state of Virginia below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $57,630 | $41,470-$78,230 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $115,800 | $78,300 - $164,320 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $71,920 | $45,700 - $103,380 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Virginia, 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 Tazewell County Public Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $16,778 | $15,901 |
| Administrators | $14,809 | $15,095 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Tazewell County Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Tazewell County Public Schools. 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 Tazewell County Public Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 460 | 403 | 430 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 37 | 25 | 26 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 173 | 131 | 149 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 241 | 238 | 247 |
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 | 81 | 81 | 80 |
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 Tazewell County Public Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 303 | 303 | 291 |
| District Support Staff | 15 | 11 | 10 |
| School Administrators | 24 | 22 | 21 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 25 | 25 | 26 |
| Other Support Staff | 217 | 237 | 226 |
| Librarians | 14 | 10 | 12 |
| Guidance Counselors | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Tazewell County Public Schools Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Tazewell County Public Schools manages 16 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Smyth County Public Schools District (14 Schools)
- Bland County Public Schools District (4 Schools)
- Wythe County Public Schools District (13 Schools)
- Buchanan County Public Schools District (11 Schools)
- Russell County Public Schools District (14 Schools)
Tazewell County Public Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
Teaching in Bluefield
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbs Valley Boissevain Elementary School 7030 Abb's Valley Rd Bluefield VA 24605 (276) 945-5969 | PK-5 | 10 | 159 |
| Dudley Primary School 1840 Tazewell Ave Bluefield VA 24605 (276) 326-1507 | PK-2 | 17 | 297 |
| Graham High School 210 Valleydale Bluefield VA 24605 (276) 326-1235 | 9-12 | 37 | 556 |
| Graham Intermediate School 808 Greever Ave Bluefield VA 24605 (276) 326-3737 | 3-5 | 14 | 284 |
| Graham Middle School 1 Academic Circle Bluefield VA 24605 (276) 326-1101 | 6-8 | 32 | 431 |
Teaching in Cedar Bluff
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Bluff Elementary School 1089 Cedar Valley Dr Cedar Bluff VA 24609 (276) 963-5765 | PK-5 | 24 | 458 |
Teaching in North Tazewell
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Tazewell Elementary School 300 West Riverside Dr North Tazewell VA 24630 (276) 988-4510 | PK-5 | 18 | 322 |
| Springville Elementary School 144 Schoolhouse Rd North Tazewell VA 24630 (276) 322-5900 | KG-5 | 10 | 151 |
Teaching in Raven
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raven Elementary School 122 School St Raven VA 24639 (276) 964-9437 | PK-5 | 14 | 217 |
Teaching in Richlands
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richlands Elementary School 309 East Front St Richlands VA 24641 (276) 964-4112 | PK-5 | 34 | 586 |
| Richlands High School 138 Tornado Alley Richlands VA 24641 (276) 964-4602 | 9-12 | 49 | 719 |
| Richlands Middle School 185 Learning Ln Richlands VA 24614 (276) 963-5370 | 6-8 | 39 | 573 |
Teaching in Tazewell
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tazewell Elementary School 175 Parkview Dr Tazewell VA 24651 (276) 988-4441 | PK-5 | 26 | 534 |
| Tazewell High School 167 Cosby Blvd Tazewell VA 24651 (276) 988-6502 | 9-12 | 42 | 604 |
| Tazewell Middle School 367 Hope St Tazewell VA 24651 (276) 988-6513 | 6-8 | 33 | 454 |