Putnam County Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Putnam County Schools oversees 23 schools with just over 700 teachers and instructors. The tables below display administration and teacher salaries at Putnam County Schools. 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.
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Putnam County Schools Teacher Salary Details
This table details the average salary for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Charleston local 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 | $34,280 | $22,480-$52,200 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $51,540 | $45,700 - $64,230 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $49,560 | $39,470 - $59,930 |
| Middle School Teacher | $50,210 | $38,950 - $59,960 |
| High School Teacher | $49,220 | $37,140 - $59,110 |
| PE Teacher | $49,660 | $23,880 - $68,970 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Charleston, 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 the average salary for special education teachers who work for Putnam County Schools and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $48,020 | $30,880 - $59,700 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Charleston, 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 and support staff for the Charleston area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $72,170 | $47,700 - $90,950 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $50,480 | $34,170 - $68,600 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Charleston, 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 Putnam County Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | West Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $27,343 | $31,409 |
| Administrators | $51,717 | $43,566 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Putnam County Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Putnam 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 Putnam County Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 677 | 678 | 681 |
| Preschool Teachers | 9 | 9 | 12 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 41 | 38 | 39 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 253 | 254 | 253 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 374 | 377 | 377 |
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 | 111 | 115 | 114 |
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 Putnam County Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 415 | 415 | 417 |
| District Administrators | 22 | 21 | 20 |
| District Support Staff | 45 | 47 | 51 |
| School Administrators | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 22 | 19 | 16 |
| Student Support Staff | 58 | 59 | 61 |
| Other Support Staff | 233 | 239 | 240 |
| Guidance Counselors | 22 | 25 | 25 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 16 | 19 | 19 |
Putnam County Schools Schools
We have listed the 23 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Putnam County Schools in the list 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:
- Kanawha County Schools (70 Schools)
- Lincoln County School District (8 Schools)
- Jackson County School District (13 Schools)
- Mason County School District (11 Schools)
- Cabell County Schools (28 Schools)
Putnam County Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
- Buffalo (2)
- Eleanor (2)
- Hometown (1)
- Hurricane (7)
- Nitro (1)
- Poca (3)
- Red House (1)
- Scott Depot (1)
- Winfield (4)
Teaching in Buffalo
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Elementary School Rt. 2 Box 93 Buffalo WV 25033 (304) 937-2651 |
PK-5 | 21 | 233 |
| Buffalo High School 3317 Buffalo Rd Buffalo WV 25033 (304) 937-2661 |
9-12 | 24 | 346 |
Teaching in Eleanor
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington Elementary School Route 62 North Eleanor WV 25070 (304) 586-2184 |
PK-5 | 16 | 262 |
| George Washington Middle School Route 62 Roosevelt Blvd / Elea Eleanor WV 25070 (304) 586-2875 |
6-8 | 28 | 301 |
Teaching in Hometown
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hometown Elementary School Route 62 North Hometown WV 25109 (304) 586-2395 |
PK-5 | 11 | 85 |
Teaching in Hurricane
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conner Street Elementary School 445 Conner St Hurricane WV 25526 (304) 562-9351 |
PK-5 | 22 | 382 |
| Hurricane High School 3350 Teays Valley Rd Hurricane WV 25526 (304) 562-3991 |
9-12 | 73 | 1,129 |
| Hurricane Middle School 518 Midland Trail Hurricane WV 25526 (304) 562-9271 |
6-8 | 61 | 960 |
| Hurricane Town Elementary School 300 Harbour Ln Hurricane WV 25526 (304) 562-3610 |
PK-5 | 21 | 375 |
| Lakeside Elementary School 2550 Usroute 60 Hurricane WV 25526 (304) 562-3630 |
PK-5 | 21 | 266 |
| Mountain View Elementary School 3967 Teays Valley Rd Hurricane WV 25526 (304) 757-6711 |
PK-5 | 29 | 489 |
| West Teays Elementary School 3676 Teays Valley Rd Hurricane WV 25526 (304) 757-6711 |
PK-5 | 36 | 632 |
Teaching in Nitro
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Branch Elementary School 4616 1st Ave Nitro WV 25143 (304) 755-1443 |
PK-5 | 19 | 236 |
Teaching in Poca
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poca Elementary School Route 62 South Poca WV 25159 (304) 755-7561 |
PK-5 | 23 | 337 |
| Poca High School Rt. 1 Box 5b Poca WV 25159 (304) 755-5001 |
9-12 | 39 | 545 |
| Poca Middle School Main St Poca WV 25159 (304) 755-7343 |
6-8 | 29 | 343 |
Teaching in Red House
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Confidence Elementary School Hc63 Box 163 Red House WV 25168 (304) 586-2041 |
PK-5 | 10 | 166 |
Teaching in Scott Depot
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Teays Elementary School 4308 Teays Valley Rd Scott Depot WV 25560 (304) 757-7279 |
PK-5 | 23 | 449 |
Teaching in Winfield
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbrook Elementary School 1600 Bills Creek Rd Winfield WV 25213 (304) 755-9835 |
PK-5 | 15 | 319 |
| Winfield Elementary School 2 Wall St Winfield WV 25213 (304) 586-2565 |
PK-5 | 40 | 543 |
| Winfield High School 3022 Winfield Rd Winfield WV 25213 (304) 586-3279 |
9-12 | 60 | 861 |
| Winfield Middle School 3280 Winfield Rd Winfield WV 25213 (304) 586-3072 |
6-8 | 44 | 648 |