WCHS -- Wayne County School District (Georgia)
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Based on recent publications, over 300 teachers and instructors are employed at WCHS. The tables below provide faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of Georgia, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained through several 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 displays average salary ranges for teachers, which is provided 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 average 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, counselors, and librarians 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 WCHS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,573 | $16,684 |
| Administrators | $14,585 | $13,029 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Wayne County School District (Georgia) Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by WCHS. 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 WCHS per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 339 | 339 | 342 |
| Preschool Teachers | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 24 | 23 | 24 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 131 | 126 | 124 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 119 | 125 | 126 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 46 | 47 | 50 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Teaching Assistants | 106 | 103 | 109 |
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 WCHS are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 263 | 263 | 264 |
| School Administrators | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 26 | 25 | 25 |
| Student Support Staff | 16 | 15 | 13 |
| Other Support Staff | 200 | 193 | 197 |
WCHS Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, WCHS has 8 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:
- Long County School District (5 Schools)
- Liberty County School District (Georgia) (15 Schools)
- Appling County School District (7 Schools)
- Pierce County School District (5 Schools)
- Brantley County School District (7 Schools)
Wayne County School District (Georgia) Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Jesup
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Williams Middle School 1175 South Us Hwy 301 Jesup GA 31546 (912) 427-1025 | 6-8 | 39 | 627 |
| Bacon Elementary School 1425 West Orange St Jesup GA 31545 (912) 427-1077 | PK-5 | 49 | 776 |
| Jesup Elementary School 1155 U.s. Hwy 301 South Jesup GA 31546 (912) 427-1033 | PK-5 | 53 | 831 |
| Martha Puckett Middle School 475 Durrence Rd Jesup GA 31545 (912) 427-1061 | 6-8 | 37 | 584 |
| Oak Vista Elementary School 710 West Pine St Jesup GA 31545 (912) 427-1044 | PK-5 | 39 | 598 |
| Wayne County High School 1 Jacket Dr Jesup GA 31545 (912) 427-1088 | 9-12 | 82 | 1,374 |
Teaching in Odum
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odum Elementary School 322 Walter St Odum GA 31555 (912) 586-2225 | PK-5 | 26 | 426 |
Teaching in Screven
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screven Elementary School 414 School St Screven GA 31560 (912) 579-2261 | PK-5 | 17 | 243 |