WCS -- Watauga County Schools District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Watauga County Schools District oversees 9 schools with more than 300 teachers and support staff. The tables below detail administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of North Carolina, due to more localized data not being available. The data is sourced from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
North Carolina Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table details average salary ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of North Carolina. 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 | $37,340 | $28,700-$47,530 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $53,120 | $40,760 - $63,620 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $54,070 | $45,570 - $62,590 |
| Middle School Teacher | $53,350 | $44,660 - $61,770 |
| High School Teacher | $55,760 | $45,430 - $64,460 |
| PE Teacher | $56,720 | $25,130 - $87,060 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of North Carolina, 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 ranges for special education teachers in North Carolina.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $37,340 | $28,700-$47,530 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $57,160 | $44,720 - $73,990 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of North Carolina, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of North Carolina below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $60,880 | $38,480-$89,120 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $90,740 | $63,240 - $121,380 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $56,710 | $40,400 - $74,070 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of North Carolina, 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 Watauga County Schools District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,536 | $12,731 |
| Administrators | $12,237 | $12,997 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Watauga County Schools District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Watauga County 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 Watauga County Schools District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 352 | 356 | 351 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 18 | 22 | 23 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 221 | 217 | 219 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 102 | 105 | 102 |
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 | 73 | 64 | 61 |
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 Watauga County Schools District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 185 | 185 | 194 |
| District Administrators | 9 | 11 | 10 |
| District Support Staff | 14 | 14 | 18 |
| School Administrators | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Student Support Staff | 35 | 36 | 40 |
| Other Support Staff | 85 | 87 | 89 |
| Guidance Counselors | 9 | 12 | 11 |
Watauga County Schools District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Watauga County Schools District operates 9 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:
- Ashe County Schools District (5 Schools)
- Avery County Schools District (11 Schools)
- Caldwell County Schools (North Carolina) (26 Schools)
- Wilkes County Schools (North Carolina) (22 Schools)
- Mitchell County Schools District (7 Schools)
Watauga County Schools District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
Teaching in Blowing Rock
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blowing Rock Elementary School 165 Morris St Blowing Rock NC 28605 (828) 295-3204 | PK-8 | 29 | 331 |
Teaching in Boone
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Valley Elementary School 189 Big Hill Rd Boone NC 28607 (828) 264-3606 | PK-8 | 31 | 362 |
| Hardin Park Elementary School 361 Jefferson Rd Boone NC 28607 (828) 264-8481 | PK-8 | 64 | 754 |
| Parkway Elementary School 160 Parkway School Dr Boone NC 28607 (828) 264-3032 | PK-8 | 36 | 509 |
| Watauga High School 300 Go Pioneers Dr Boone NC 28607 (828) 264-2407 | 9-12 | 102 | 1,360 |
Teaching in Sugar Grove
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Elementary School 138 Bethel School Rd Sugar Grove NC 28679 (828) 297-2240 | PK-8 | 17 | 176 |
| Valle Crucis Elementary School 2998 Broadstone Rd Sugar Grove NC 28679 (828) 963-4712 | PK-8 | 26 | 363 |
Teaching in Vilas
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cove Creek Elementary School 930 Vanderpool Rd Vilas NC 28692 (828) 297-2781 | PK-8 | 28 | 286 |
Teaching in Zionville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Elementary School 404 Mabel School Rd Zionville NC 28698 (828) 297-2512 | PK-8 | 19 | 184 |