Tift County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Based on recent publications, over 500 teachers and support staff are employed at Tift County School District. The tables below detail administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Georgia, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken from a number of 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 lists salary ranges for teachers, which is sourced 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 salary 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 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 Tift County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $17,274 | $16,685 |
| Administrators | $11,482 | $13,029 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Tift County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Tift 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 Tift County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 515 | 520 | 525 |
| Preschool Teachers | 15 | 15 | 17 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 40 | 34 | 34 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 196 | 211 | 205 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 204 | 198 | 209 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 60 | 62 | 60 |
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 | 189 | 165 | 157 |
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 Tift County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 331 | 331 | 329 |
| District Administrators | 15 | 16 | 15 |
| District Support Staff | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| School Administrators | 49 | 49 | 48 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 45 | 44 | 43 |
| Student Support Staff | 35 | 33 | 37 |
| Other Support Staff | 178 | 180 | 177 |
| Librarians | 12 | 11 | 12 |
| Guidance Counselors | 17 | 17 | 18 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 9 | 9 | 10 |
Tift County School District Schools
We have listed the 12 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Tift 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:
- Irwin County School District (3 Schools)
- Turner County School District (4 Schools)
- Worth County School District (4 Schools)
- Cook County School District (4 Schools)
- Berrien County School District (5 Schools)
Tift County School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Omega
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omega Elementary School 150 College St Omega GA 31775 (229) 387-2418 | PK-5 | 29 | 396 |
Teaching in Tifton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Belle Clark Primary School 1464 Carpenter Rd South Tifton GA 31793 (229) 387-2410 | KG-3 | 57 | 851 |
| Charles Spencer Elementary School 65 Tifton Eldorado Rd Tifton GA 31794 (229) 387-2430 | 4-5 | 35 | 499 |
| Eighth Street Middle School 700 8th St West Tifton GA 31794 (229) 387-2445 | 7-8 | 77 | 1,167 |
| G. O. Bailey Primary School 1430 Newton Dr Tifton GA 31794 (229) 387-2415 | PK-3 | 33 | 754 |
| J. T. Reddick Elementary School 404 Martin Luther King Jr Dr Tifton GA 31794 (229) 387-2435 | 6-6 | 39 | 614 |
| Len Lastinger Primary School 1210 Lake Dr Tifton GA 31794 (229) 387-2420 | KG-3 | 34 | 492 |
| Matt Wilson Elementary School 510 17th St West Tifton GA 31794 (229) 387-2440 | 4-5 | 33 | 480 |
| Northeast Campus, Tift County High School 3021 Fulwood Rd Tifton GA 31794 (229) 387-2450 | 9-9 | 37 | 541 |
| Northside Primary School 1815 Chestnut Ave Tifton GA 31794 (229) 387-2425 | KG-3 | 35 | 515 |
| Tift County High School 1 Blue Devil Way Tifton GA 31794 (229) 387-2475 | 9-12 | 92 | 1,558 |