WCS -- Wilkes County Schools (North Carolina)
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Based on recent publications, over 600 teachers and support staff are employed at WCS. The tables below provide administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of North Carolina, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been gathered through 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, the table below lists average salary and ranges for teachers sourced 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 and 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
See salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff, including 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 WCS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $14,033 | $12,730 |
| Administrators | $13,824 | $12,997 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Wilkes County Schools (North Carolina) Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by WCS. 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 WCS per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 629 | 645 | 638 |
| Preschool Teachers | 28 | 30 | 28 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 37 | 51 | 50 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 371 | 363 | 361 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 182 | 190 | 188 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 12 | 10 | 11 |
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 | 9 | 13 | 12 |
| Teaching Assistants | 161 | 161 | 160 |
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 WCS are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 466 | 466 | 458 |
| District Support Staff | 47 | 52 | 52 |
| School Administrators | 33 | 36 | 37 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 48 | 48 | 47 |
| Student Support Staff | 86 | 86 | 86 |
| Other Support Staff | 235 | 238 | 230 |
| Librarians | 17 | 21 | 21 |
| Guidance Counselors | 26 | 27 | 30 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 15 | 13 | 14 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 11 | 13 | 13 |
WCS Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, WCS operates 22 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:
- Elkin City Schools District (3 Schools)
- Alexander County Schools (10 Schools)
- Alleghany County Schools District (4 Schools)
- Ashe County Schools District (5 Schools)
- Yadkin County Schools District (14 Schools)
Wilkes County Schools (North Carolina) Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
- Boomer (1)
- Elkin (1)
- Ferguson (1)
- Hays (2)
- Millers Creek (2)
- Moravian Falls (2)
- North Wilkesboro (4)
- Roaring River (1)
- Ronda (3)
- Traphill (1)
- Wilkesboro (4)
Teaching in Boomer
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boomer-Ferguson Elementary School 556 Boomerferguson Sch Rd Boomer NC 28606 (336) 651-8900 | PK-5 | 10 | 148 |
Teaching in Elkin
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| C B Eller Elementary School 1288 Cb Eller School Rd Elkin NC 28621 (336) 903-6100 | PK-5 | 17 | 278 |
Teaching in Ferguson
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant Elementary School 532 Champion Mt Pleasant Rd Ferguson NC 28624 (336) 651-7600 | PK-5 | 16 | 255 |
Teaching in Hays
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Elementary School 5464 Mountain View Rd Hays NC 28635 (336) 696-5512 | PK-5 | 35 | 550 |
| North Wilkes High School 2986 Traphill Rd Hays NC 28635 (336) 957-8601 | 9-12 | 48 | 670 |
Teaching in Millers Creek
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millers Creek Elementary School 4320 North Nc Hwy 16 Millers Creek NC 28651 (336) 903-6000 | PK-5 | 52 | 809 |
| West Wilkes High School 6598 Boone Trail Millers Creek NC 28651 (336) 973-4503 | 9-12 | 42 | 681 |
Teaching in Moravian Falls
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Wilkes Middle School 3541 South Nc Hwy 16 Moravian Falls NC 28654 (336) 667-7453 | 6-8 | 43 | 746 |
| Moravian Falls Elementary School 2001 Moravian Falls Rd Moravian Falls NC 28654 (336) 838-4077 | PK-5 | 15 | 213 |
Teaching in North Wilkesboro
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| C C Wright Elementary School 200 Cc Wright School Rd North Wilkesboro NC 28659 (336) 838-5513 | PK-5 | 34 | 449 |
| Mulberry Elementary School 190 Mulberry School Rd North Wilkesboro NC 28659 (336) 670-2825 | PK-5 | 28 | 431 |
| North Wilkes Middle School 2776 Yellow Banks Rd North Wilkesboro NC 28659 (336) 696-2724 | 6-8 | 35 | 598 |
| North Wilkesboro Elementary School 200 Flint Hill Rd North Wilkesboro NC 28659 (336) 838-2872 | PK-5 | 20 | 303 |
Teaching in Roaring River
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roaring River Elementary School 283 White Plains Rd Roaring River NC 28669 (336) 696-4628 | PK-5 | 14 | 234 |
Teaching in Ronda
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Wilkes High School 13315 Elkin Hwy 268 Ronda NC 28670 (336) 651-7200 | 9-12 | 35 | 517 |
| East Wilkes Middle School 2202 Macedonia Church Rd Ronda NC 28670 (336) 651-4300 | 6-8 | 28 | 446 |
| Ronda-Clingman Elementary School 316 Rondaclingman School Rd Ronda NC 28670 (336) 651-4200 | PK-5 | 19 | 286 |
Teaching in Traphill
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traphill Elementary School 9794 Traphill Rd Traphill NC 28685 (336) 651-7160 | PK-5 | 11 | 165 |
Teaching in Wilkesboro
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Wilkes Middle School 1677 North Nc Hwy 16 Wilkesboro NC 28697 (336) 651-4381 | 6-8 | 37 | 651 |
| Wilkes Central High School 1179 Moravian Falls Rd Wilkesboro NC 28697 (336) 667-5277 | 9-12 | 52 | 827 |
| Wilkes Early College High School 1328 South Collegiate Dr Wilkesboro NC 28697 (336) 838-6247 | 9-12 | 9 | 222 |
| Wilkesboro Elementary School 1248 School St Wilkesboro NC 28697 (336) 838-4261 | PK-5 | 26 | 384 |