WCS -- Williamson County Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
WCS operates 41 schools with more than two thousand teachers. The WCS teacher salary data displayed in the data tables below are gathered from several government agencies as noted under each table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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WCS Teacher Salary Details
This table details salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin area. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $33,120 | $22,290-$50,460 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $51,850 | $40,980 - $63,350 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $52,510 | $40,600 - $62,570 |
| Middle School Teacher | $52,920 | $41,850 - $61,910 |
| High School Teacher | $54,990 | $41,760 - $65,200 |
| PE Teacher | $51,540 | $22,280 - $79,810 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, 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 that work for WCS and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $54,710 | $45,710 - $66,250 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $90,300 | $65,160 - $106,720 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $53,410 | $37,990 - $69,540 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, 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 | Tennessee | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $18,215 | $13,728 |
| Administrators | $17,774 | $12,573 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Williamson County Schools 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 | 2,033 | 2,111 | 2,170 |
| Preschool Teachers | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 120 | 123 | 122 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 1,254 | 1,303 | 1,336 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 590 | 618 | 636 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 58 | 58 | 65 |
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 | 548 | 548 | 613 |
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 | 1,003 | 1,003 | 1,044 |
| District Support Staff | 11 | 11 | 12 |
| School Administrators | 104 | 103 | 105 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 114 | 113 | 114 |
| Student Support Staff | 14 | 17 | 20 |
| Other Support Staff | 746 | 755 | 789 |
| Librarians | 54 | 55 | 58 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 40 | 40 |
| Guidance Counselors | 107 | 108 | 117 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 47 | 48 | 49 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 33 | 33 | 35 |
| Other School Counselors | 28 | 27 | 34 |
WCS Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, WCS oversees 41 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- Franklin Special School District (8 Schools)
- Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (161 Schools)
- ACHIEVEMENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (17 Schools)
- Maury County Public Schools (21 Schools)
- Cheatham County School District (13 Schools)
Williamson County Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
- Brentwood (12)
- College Grove (1)
- Fairview (4)
- Franklin (14)
- Nolensville (1)
- Spring Hill (5)
- Thompson Station (3)
- Thompson's Station (1)
Teaching in Brentwood
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood High School 5304 Murray La Brentwood TN 37027 (615) 472-4220 |
9-12 | 85 | 1,591 |
| Brentwood Middle School 5324 Murray La Brentwood TN 37027 (615) 472-4250 |
6-8 | 68 | 1,270 |
| Crockett Elementary School 9019 Crockett Rd Brentwood TN 37027 (615) 472-4340 |
PK-5 | 46 | 781 |
| Edmondson Elementary School 851 Edmondson Pk Brentwood TN 37027 (615) 472-4360 |
KG-5 | 46 | 748 |
| Grassland Elementary School 6803 Manley La Brentwood TN 37027 (615) 472-4480 |
KG-5 | 34 | 510 |
| Kenrose Elementary School 1702 Raintree Pw Brentwood TN 37027 (615) 472-4630 |
PK-5 | 48 | 830 |
| Lipscomb Elementary School 8011 Concord Rd Brentwood TN 37027 (615) 472-4650 |
PK-5 | 51 | 855 |
| Ravenwood High School 1724 Wilson Pk Brentwood TN 37027 (615) 472-4800 |
9-12 | 102 | 1,988 |
| Scales Elementary School 6430 Murray La Brentwood TN 37027 (615) 472-4830 |
KG-5 | 42 | 699 |
| Sunset Elementary School 100 Sunset Tr Brentwood TN 37027 (615) 472-5020 |
PK-5 | 45 | 755 |
| Sunset Middle School 200 Sunset Tr Brentwood TN 37027 (615) 472-5040 |
6-8 | 44 | 846 |
| Woodland Middle School 1500 Volunteer Parkway Brentwood TN 37027 (615) 472-4930 |
6-8 | 44 | 821 |
Teaching in College Grove
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Grove Elementary School 6668 Arnocollege Grove College Grove TN 37046 (615) 472-4320 |
PK-5 | 20 | 264 |
Teaching in Fairview
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Elementary School 2640 Fairview West Bl Fairview TN 37062 (615) 472-4380 |
PK-5 | 35 | 451 |
| Fairview High School 2595 Fairview West Bl Fairview TN 37062 (615) 472-4400 |
9-12 | 50 | 637 |
| Fairview Middle School 7200 Cumberland Dr Fairview TN 37062 (615) 472-4430 |
6-8 | 42 | 568 |
| Westwood Elementary School 7200 Tiger Tr Fairview TN 37062 (615) 472-4890 |
PK-5 | 37 | 570 |
Teaching in Franklin
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial High School 5050 Mallory La Franklin TN 37067 (615) 472-4270 |
9-12 | 94 | 1,699 |
| Clovercroft Elementary School 9336 Clovercroft Rd Franklin TN 37067 (615) 472-5170 |
KG-5 | 48 | 789 |
| Franklin High School 810 Hillsboro Rd Franklin TN 37064 (615) 472-4450 |
9-12 | 91 | 1,752 |
| Fred J Page High School 6281 Arno Rd Franklin TN 37064 (615) 472-4730 |
9-12 | 51 | 874 |
| Fred J Page Middle School 6262 Arno Rd Franklin TN 37064 (615) 472-4760 |
6-8 | 54 | 972 |
| Grassland Middle School 2390 Hillsboro Rd Franklin TN 37064 (615) 472-4500 |
6-8 | 52 | 911 |
| Hillsboro Elementary / Middle School 5412 Pinewood Rd Franklin TN 37064 (615) 472-4560 |
PK-8 | 39 | 517 |
| Hunters Bend Elementary School 2121 Fieldstone Parkway Franklin TN 37069 (615) 472-4580 |
KG-5 | 36 | 562 |
| Middle College High School 108 Everbright Av Franklin TN 37064 (615) 472-4670 |
9-12 | 12 | 86 |
| Oakview Elementary School 2390 Henpeck La Franklin TN 37064 (615) 472-4710 |
KG-5 | 37 | 621 |
| Pearre Creek Elementary School 1811 Townsend Bl Franklin TN 37064 (615) 472-5150 |
KG-5 | 40 | 640 |
| Trinity Elementary School 4410 Murfreesboro Rd Franklin TN 37067 (615) 472-4850 |
PK-5 | 36 | 565 |
| Walnut Grove Elementary School 326 Stable Rd Franklin TN 37069 (615) 472-4870 |
PK-5 | 42 | 684 |
| Winstead Elementary School 4080 Columbia Pk Franklin TN 37064 (615) 472-4910 |
KG-5 | 38 | 536 |
Teaching in Nolensville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nolensville Elementary School 2338 Rocky Fork Rd Nolensville TN 37135 (615) 472-4690 |
PK-5 | 51 | 877 |
Teaching in Spring Hill
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allendale Elementary School 2100 Prescott Way Spring Hill TN 37174 (615) 472-5130 |
KG-5 | 49 | 804 |
| Chapman's Retreat Elementary School 1000 Secluded La Spring Hill TN 37174 (615) 472-4300 |
KG-5 | 48 | 753 |
| Longview Elementary School 2929 Commonwealth Dr Spring Hill TN 37174 (615) 472-5060 |
PK-5 | 48 | 775 |
| Spring Station Middle School 1000 Spring Station Dr Spring Hill TN 37174 (615) 472-5080 |
6-8 | 59 | 1,069 |
| Summit High School 2830 Twin Lakes Dr Spring Hill TN 37174 (615) 472-5100 |
9-12 | 68 | 1,202 |
Teaching in Thompson Station
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethesda Elementary School 4907 Bethesda Rd Thompson Station TN 37179 (615) 472-4200 |
PK-5 | 36 | 577 |
| Heritage Elementary School 4801 Columbia Pk Thompson Station TN 37179 (615) 472-4520 |
PK-5 | 48 | 709 |
| Heritage Middle School 4803 Columbia Pk Thompson Station TN 37179 (615) 472-4540 |
6-8 | 50 | 865 |
Teaching in Thompson's Station
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High School 1776 Declaration Way Thompson's Station TN 37179 (615) 472-4600 |
9-12 | 75 | 1,327 |