Weakley County Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Weakley County Schools has over four thousand students and 300 teachers and instructors. The tables below profile teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Tennessee, due to more localized data not being available. The data is obtained from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Tennessee Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table displays salary ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Tennessee. 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 | $41,170 | $27,160-$64,480 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $57,680 | $46,980 - $74,440 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,850 | $48,100 - $76,840 |
| Middle School Teacher | $61,030 | $48,540 - $76,830 |
| High School Teacher | $62,950 | $49,050 - $79,180 |
| PE Teacher | $52,020 | $22,990 - $81,080 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Tennessee, 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 displays salary ranges for special education teachers in Tennessee.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $41,170 | $27,160-$64,480 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $63,380 | $49,860 - $79,360 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Tennessee, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff for the state of Tennessee below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $56,150 | $39,670-$79,290 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $100,580 | $70,960 - $134,630 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $61,020 | $42,410 - $84,550 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Tennessee, 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 Weakley County Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Tennessee | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $10,818 | $13,727 |
| Administrators | $7,531 | $12,573 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Weakley County Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Weakley County 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 Weakley County Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 321 | 311 | 300 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 21 | 20 | 18 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 179 | 175 | 171 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 108 | 103 | 97 |
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 | 96 | 99 | 91 |
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 Weakley County Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 165 | 165 | 161 |
| School Administrators | 15 | 15 | 14 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 18 | 16 | 18 |
| Other Support Staff | 126 | 130 | 125 |
| Librarians | 16 | 14 | 16 |
| Guidance Counselors | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Weakley County Schools Schools
We have listed the 11 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Weakley County Schools in the list 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:
- Mckenzie Special School District (3 Schools)
- Bradford Special School District (2 Schools)
- Henry County School District (6 Schools)
- West Carroll Special District (3 Schools)
- Union City Community Schools District (3 Schools)
Weakley County Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
Teaching in Dresden
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden Elementary School 759 Linden St Dresden TN 38225 (731) 364-3401 | PK-4 | 30 | 495 |
| Dresden High School 7150 Hwy 22 Dresden TN 38225 (731) 364-2949 | 9-12 | 25 | 381 |
| Dresden Middle School 759 Linden St Dresden TN 38225 (731) 364-2407 | 5-8 | 23 | 363 |
| Weakley County Regional High School 8250 Hwy 22 Dresden TN 38225 (731) 364-5481 | 9-12 | 3 | 4 |
Teaching in Gleason
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gleason School 9299 State Championship Dr Gleason TN 38229 (731) 648-5351 | PK-12 | 37 | 528 |
Teaching in Greenfield
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield School 319 West Main St Greenfield TN 38230 (731) 235-3424 | PK-12 | 37 | 559 |
Teaching in Martin
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Elementary School 300 South College St Martin TN 38237 (731) 587-2290 | 3-5 | 29 | 425 |
| Martin Middle School 700 Fowler Rd Martin TN 38237 (731) 587-2346 | 6-8 | 26 | 442 |
| Martin Primary School 215 South College St Martin TN 38237 (731) 587-9033 | PK-2 | 29 | 480 |
| Westview School 8161 Hwy 45 Martin TN 38237 (731) 587-4202 | 9-12 | 42 | 639 |
Teaching in Sharon
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon School 254 North Woodlawn Dr Sharon TN 38255 (731) 456-2672 | PK-8 | 19 | 220 |