CCSD -- Charleston County School District

Teacher Salary and Benefits

CCSD has an estimated 40,000 students and three thousand teachers and support staff. The tables below detail administration and teacher salaries at CCSD. The data is taken from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.

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CCSD Teacher Salary Details

This table displays average salary ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville 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 SalarySalary Range
Preschool Teacher$33,490$22,710-$47,450
Kindergarten Teacher$57,210$40,350 - $78,620
Elementary School Teacher$56,430$39,450 - $77,550
Middle School Teacher$61,100$43,730 - $80,000
High School Teacher$57,920$43,200 - $75,490
PE Teacher$56,850$22,080 - $87,990

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville, 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 are employed by CCSD and surrounding area school districts.

 Average SalarySalary Range
Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary)$58,460$46,360 - $76,160

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville, 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-North Charleston-Summerville area below.

 Average SalarySalary Range
School Administrators (Preschool)$57,280$31,240-$97,990
School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School)$97,920$63,030 - $130,040
Guidance & School Counselors$54,800$35,400 - $78,870

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville, 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 CCSD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).

 DistrictSouth Carolina
Teachers & Aides$15,098$13,886
Administrators$32,055$23,349

Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)

Charleston County School District Jobs and Careers

The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by CCSD. 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 CCSD per grade classification is displayed below.

 201220132014
Total Teachers3,2223,2903,265
Preschool Teachers93104105
Kindergarten Teachers175186189
Elementary School Teachers1,9001,9541,971
Middle & High School Teachers1,0541,0461,001

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.

 201220132014
Supervisors & Coordinators124194151
Teaching Assistants478739692

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 CCSD are shown in the table below.

 201220132014
Total Administrators & Staff515515511
District Administrators111515
District Support Staff90114143
School Administrators159186168
Student Support Staff185198184
Librarians706866
Guidance Counselors122141133
Elementary School Guidance Counselors627778
Middle & High School Guidance Counselors606455

CCSD Schools

Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, CCSD operates 80 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.

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Teaching in Charleston

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Apple Charter School
1101 Camp Rd
Charleston SC 29412
(843) 795-6877
KG-8 10 75
Ashley River Creative Arts School
1871 Wallace School Rd
Charleston SC 29407
(843) 763-1555
KG-5 42 569
Buist Academy
103 Calhoun St
Charleston SC 29401
(843) 724-7750
KG-8 30 457
Burke High School
244 President St
Charleston SC 29403
(843) 579-4815
7-12 60 465
C E Williams Middle for Creative & Science School
640 Butte St
Charleston SC 29414
(843) 763-1529
6-8 39 644
Charleston Charter Math/Science School
1002 King St
Charleston SC 29403
(843) 720-3085
6-12 24 510
Charleston Development Academy
233 Line St
Charleston SC 29403
(843) 722-2689
PK-8 15 199
Charleston Progressive School
382 Meeting St
Charleston SC 29403
(843) 720-2967
PK-6 25 358
Clyde Sanders Elementary School
805 Morrison Dr
Charleston SC 29403
(843) 724-7783
PK-8 51 605
Drayton Hall Elementary School
3138 Ashley River Rd
Charleston SC 29414
(843) 852-0678
PK-5 45 723
Fort Johnson Middle School
1825 Camp Rd
Charleston SC 29412
(843) 762-2740
6-8 33 523
Harbor View Elementary School
891 Mikell Dr
Charleston SC 29412
(843) 762-2749
PK-5 33 542
James Island Charter High School
1000 Ft. Johnson Rd
Charleston SC 29412
(843) 762-2754
9-12 80 1,481
James Island Elementary School
1872 Grimball Rd
Charleston SC 29412
(843) 762-8240
PK-5 34 497
James Island Middle School
1484 Camp Rd
Charleston SC 29412
(843) 762-2784
6-8 23 356
James Simons Elementary School
2685 Leeds Ave
Charleston SC 29405
(843) 724-7763
PK-6 18 204
Memminger Elementary School
20 Beaufain St
Charleston SC 29401
(843) 724-7778
PK-6 35 366
Mitchell Elementary School
2 Perry St
Charleston SC 29403
(843) 724-7261
PK-6 37 382
Montessori Community School
2122 Wood Ave
Charleston SC 29414
(843) 937-6318
PK-8 13 216
Murray Lasaine Elementary School
691 Riverland Dr
Charleston SC 29412
(843) 762-2765
PK-5 21 243
Oakland Elementary School
505a Arlington Dr
Charleston SC 29414
(843) 763-1510
PK-5 41 536
Orange Grove Charter School
1225 Orange Branch Rd
Charleston SC 29407
(843) 763-1520
PK-5 57 801
Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education
2014 Bees Ferry Rd
Charleston SC 29414
(843) 556-1070
KG-12 3 31
Springfield Elementary School
2741 Clover St
Charleston SC 29414
(843) 763-1538
PK-5 42 636
St Andrews School of Math and Science
505b Arlington Dr
Charleston SC 29414
(843) 763-1503
PK-5 39 733
Stiles Point Elementary School
883a Mikell Dr
Charleston SC 29412
(843) 762-2767
PK-5 41 723
Stono Park Elementary School
1699 Garden St
Charleston SC 29407
(843) 763-1507
PK-5 27 316
West Ashley High School
4060 West Wildcat Blvd
Charleston SC 29414
(843) 573-1201
9-12 120 1,759
West Ashley Intermediate School
721 Wappoo Rd
Charleston SC 29407
(843) 763-1533
6-8 32 323
West Ashley Middle School
1776 Kennerty Dr
Charleston SC 29407
(843) 763-1546
6-8 25 325
Youthbuild Charleston Center School
2872 Azalea Dr
Charleston SC 29405
(843) 557-1611
9-12 7 79

Teaching in Edisto Island

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Jane Edwards Elementary School
1960 Jane Edwards Rd
Edisto Island SC 29438
(843) 559-4171
PK-6 11 89

Teaching in Hollywood

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Baptist Hill High School
5117 Baptist Hill Rd
Hollywood SC 29449
(843) 889-2277
7-12 54 411

Teaching in Johns Island

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Angel Oak Elementary School
6134 Chisolm St
Johns Island SC 29455
(843) 559-6412
PK-5 30 386
Haut Gap Middle School
1861 Bohicket Rd
Johns Island SC 29455
(843) 559-6418
5-8 38 526
Mt. Zion Elementary School
3464 River Rd
Johns Island SC 29455
(843) 559-3841
PK-5 20 260
St John's High School
1518 Main Rd
Johns Island SC 29455
(843) 559-6400
9-12 35 280

Teaching in Ladson

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Ladson Elementary School
3321 Ladson Rd
Ladson SC 29456
(843) 764-2225
PK-5 51 805

Teaching in Mcclellanville

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Lincoln High School
714 Lincoln Rd
Mcclellanville SC 29458
(843) 577-0970
7-12 26 154
St James-Santee Elementary School
8900 Hwy 17 North
Mcclellanville SC 29458
(843) 723-0863
PK-6 16 224

Teaching in Mt. Pleasant

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Belle Hall Elementary School
385 Egypt Rd
Mt. Pleasant SC 29464
(843) 849-2841
PK-5 46 724
Charles Pinckney Elementary School
3300 Thomas Cario Blvd
Mt. Pleasant SC 29466
(843) 856-4585
3-5 65 1,247
East Cooper Montessori Charter School
250 Ponsbury Rd
Mt. Pleasant SC 29464
(843) 216-2883
1-8 16 262
James B Edwards Elementary School
885 Von Kolnitz Rd
Mt. Pleasant SC 29464
(843) 849-2805
PK-5 42 563
Jennie Moore Elementary School
942 Whipple Rd
Mt. Pleasant SC 29466
(843) 849-2815
PK-5 48 761
Laing Middle School
1560 Mathis Ferry Rd
Mt. Pleasant SC 29464
(843) 849-2809
6-8 37 666
Laurel Hill Primary School
3100 Thomas Cario Blvd
Mt. Pleasant SC 29466
(843) 849-2200
PK-2 70 1,060
Moultrie Middle School
645 Coleman Blvd
Mt. Pleasant SC 29464
(843) 849-2819
6-8 55 818
Mt Pleasant Academy
605 Center St
Mt. Pleasant SC 29464
(843) 849-2826
PK-5 34 565
Sullivans Island Elementary School
1120 Rifle Range Rd
Mt. Pleasant SC 29464
(843) 883-3118
PK-5 31 452
Thomas C. Cario Middle School
3500 Thomas Cario Blvd
Mt. Pleasant SC 29466
(843) 856-4595
6-8 78 1,309
Wando High School
1000 Warrior Way
Mt. Pleasant SC 29466
(843) 881-8200
9-12 224 3,701
Whiteside Mamie Elementary School
1565 Rifle Range Rd
Mt. Pleasant SC 29464
(843) 849-2838
PK-5 39 655

Teaching in North Charleston

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
A C Corcoran Elementary School
8585 Vistavia Rd
North Charleston SC 29406
(843) 764-2218
PK-5 56 673
Academic Magnet High School
5109a West Enterprise St
North Charleston SC 29405
(843) 746-1300
9-12 43 617
Alice Birney Middle School
7763 Northside Dr
North Charleston SC 29420
(843) 764-2212
6-8 68 939
Charleston School of Arts
5109b West Enterprise St
North Charleston SC 29405
(843) 529-4990
6-12 70 1,090
Chicora Elementary School
3795 Spruill Ave
North Charleston SC 29405
(843) 746-2210
PK-5 30 446
Edmund a Burns Elementary School
3750 Dorchester Rd
North Charleston SC 29405
(843) 745-7113
PK-5 51 526
Garrett School of Technology
2731 Gordon St
North Charleston SC 29405
(843) 745-7126
9-12 66 721
Hunley Park Elementary School
1000 Michigan Ave
North Charleston SC 29404
(843) 767-5914
PK-5 34 538
Jerry Zucker Middle School Science
6401 Dorchester Rd
North Charleston SC 29418
(843) 767-8383
6-8 35 513
Lambs Elementary School
6800 Dorchester Rd
North Charleston SC 29418
(843) 767-5900
PK-5 28 372
Malcolm C. Hursey Elementary School
4542 Simms St
North Charleston SC 29406
(843) 745-7105
PK-6 25 376
Mary Ford Elementary School
3180 Thomasina Mcperson Blvd
North Charleston SC 29405
(843) 745-7131
PK-5 32 354
Matilda F. Dunston Elementary School
1825 Remount Rd
North Charleston SC 29406
(843) 745-7109
PK-3 29 329
Midland Park Elementary School
2415 Midland Park Rd
North Charleston SC 29406
(843) 574-2183
PK-1 35 429
Military Magnet Academy
2950 Carner Ave
North Charleston SC 29405
(843) 745-7102
6-12 37 470
Morningside Middle School
1999 Singley Ln
North Charleston SC 29405
(843) 745-2000
6-8 53 676
North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary
1600 Saranac St
North Charleston SC 29405
(843) 937-6318
KG-3 21 246
North Charleston Elementary School
4921 Durant Ave
North Charleston SC 29405
(843) 745-7107
PK-5 47 551
North Charleston High School
1087 East Montague Ave
North Charleston SC 29405
(843) 745-7140
9-12 63 497
Pepperhill Elementary School
3300 Creola Rd
North Charleston SC 29420
(843) 767-5905
PK-5 41 623
Pinehurst Elementary
7753 Northside Dr
North Charleston SC 29420
(843) 824-8728
2-5 35 507
R B Stall High School
3625 Ashley Phosphate Rd
North Charleston SC 29418
(843) 764-2200
9-12 90 1,158
W B Goodwin Elementary School
5501 Dorchester Rd
North Charleston SC 29418
(843) 767-5911
PK-5 47 611

Teaching in Ravenel

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
E B Ellington Elementary School
5540 Old Jacksonboro Rd
Ravenel SC 29470
(843) 889-9411
PK-6 27 304

Teaching in Wadmalaw Island

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Edith L Frierson Elementary School
6133 Maybank Hwy
Wadmalaw Island SC 29487
(843) 559-4500
PK-5 9 135

Teaching in Yonges Island

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Minnie Hughes Elementary School
8548 Willtown Rd
Yonges Island SC 29449
(843) 889-2676
PK-6 17 181

Teaching in Younges Island

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
C C Blaney Elementary School
7184 Hwy 162
Younges Island SC 29449
(843) 889-3992
PK-6 13 169