Towns County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 80 educators and 1,000 students that are enrolled at the 3 schools operated by Towns County School District. The tables below provide school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Georgia, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained through multiple 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, the table below displays the average salary for teachers that 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 details the average salary 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
See 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 Towns County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,938 | $16,685 |
| Administrators | $15,859 | $13,029 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Towns County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Towns 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 Towns County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 88 | 84 | 82 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 29 | 25 | 26 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 40 | 41 | 39 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 8 | 8 | 9 |
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 | 34 | 33 | 33 |
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 Towns County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 73 | 73 | 69 |
| Other Support Staff | 46 | 49 | 48 |
Towns County School District Schools
We have listed the 3 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Towns 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:
- Union Community Unit School District 115 (5 Schools)
- Rabun County School District (6 Schools)
- White County School District (7 Schools)
- Habersham County School District (14 Schools)
- Lumpkin County School District (5 Schools)
Towns County School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towns County Elementary School 1150 Konahetah Rd Hiawassee GA 30546 (706) 896-4131 | PK-5 | 33 | 448 |
| Towns County High School 1400 Hwy 76 East Hiawassee GA 30546 (706) 896-4131 | 9-12 | 24 | 366 |
| Towns County Middle School 1400 Hwy 76 East Hiawassee GA 30546 (706) 896-4131 | 6-8 | 21 | 268 |