DCSD -- Darlington County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
DCSD operates 22 schools with just over 600 teachers and instructors. The DCSD faculty and staff salary data displayed in the following tables are obtained from several government sources as listed below the data tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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DCSD Teacher Salary Details
The following table lists salary ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Florence and surrounding areas. 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 | $36,400 | $20,950-$76,110 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $64,440 | $39,460 - $96,310 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,220 | $37,130 - $95,420 |
| Middle School Teacher | $67,180 | $41,090 - $97,140 |
| High School Teacher | $64,440 | $40,010 - $96,460 |
| PE Teacher | $40,210 | $19,310 - $67,780 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Florence, 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 salary ranges for special education teachers who work for DCSD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $36,400 | $20,950-$76,110 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $66,730 | $38,690 - $94,880 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Florence, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Florence area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $97,740 | $67,000 - $123,700 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $57,910 | $31,190 - $95,080 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Florence, 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 DCSD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,259 | $13,886 |
| Administrators | $15,839 | $23,349 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Darlington County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by DCSD. 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 DCSD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 622 | 633 | 646 |
| Preschool Teachers | 11 | 10 | 12 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 29 | 32 | 30 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 369 | 375 | 393 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 213 | 216 | 211 |
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 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Teaching Assistants | 149 | 157 | 154 |
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 DCSD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 196 | 196 | 197 |
| District Administrators | 12 | 12 | 13 |
| District Support Staff | 22 | 21 | 43 |
| School Administrators | 39 | 39 | 39 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 71 | 76 | 54 |
| Student Support Staff | 44 | 47 | 47 |
| Librarians | 16 | 15 | 14 |
| Guidance Counselors | 27 | 34 | 31 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 15 | 22 | 21 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 12 | 12 | 10 |
DCSD Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, DCSD manages 22 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:
- Florence School District One (26 Schools)
- Florence County School District 04 (3 Schools)
- Lee County School District (6 Schools)
- Marlboro County School District (8 Schools)
- Dillon County School District 03 (4 Schools)
Darlington County School District Map & Boundaries
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Teaching in Darlington
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brockington Elementary School 413 Brockington Rd Darlington SC 29532 (843) 398-2500 |
3-5 | 25 | 439 |
| Brunson-Dargan Elementary School 400 Wells St Darlington SC 29532 (843) 398-2533 |
3-5 | 16 | 241 |
| Darlington High School 525 Spring St Darlington SC 29532 (843) 398-2730 |
9-12 | 77 | 1,075 |
| Darlington Jr. High School 150 Pinedale Dr Darlington SC 29532 (843) 398-3389 |
6-8 | 55 | 1,036 |
| J L Cain Elementary School 607 First St Darlington SC 29532 (843) 398-2450 |
PK-2 | 21 | 347 |
| Mayo High School 405 Chestnut St Darlington SC 29532 (843) 398-2650 |
9-12 | 20 | 355 |
| Pate Elementary School 1010 Indian Branch Rd Darlington SC 29532 (843) 398-2400 |
PK-2 | 24 | 405 |
| St. John's Elementary School 140 Park St Darlington SC 29532 (843) 398-2350 |
PK-5 | 38 | 605 |
Teaching in Hartsville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Elementary School 719 West Carolina Ave Hartsville SC 29550 (843) 383-3230 |
1-5 | 16 | 251 |
| Hartsville High School 701 Lewellyn Ave Hartsville SC 29550 (843) 857-3700 |
9-12 | 75 | 1,231 |
| Hartsville Jr High School 1427 Fourteenth St Hartsville SC 29550 (843) 857-3000 |
6-8 | 65 | 1,160 |
| North Hartsville Elementary School 110 School Dr Hartsville SC 29550 (843) 383-3200 |
1-5 | 35 | 666 |
| Southside Early Childhood Center School 1615 Blanding Dr Hartsville SC 29550 (843) 383-3310 |
PK-KG | 18 | 299 |
| Thornwell Elementary School 437 West Carolina Ave Hartsville SC 29550 (843) 857-3090 |
1-5 | 23 | 380 |
| Washington Street Elementary School 325 Washington St Hartsville SC 29550 (843) 383-3345 |
1-3 | 24 | 317 |
| West Hartsville Elementary School 214 Clyde Rd Hartsville SC 29550 (843) 857-3270 |
4-5 | 13 | 159 |
Teaching in Lamar
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Elementary School 214 North Darlington Ave Lamar SC 29069 (843) 326-7575 |
PK-2 | 20 | 272 |
| Lamar High School 216 North Darlington Ave Lamar SC 29069 (843) 326-7500 |
9-12 | 23 | 263 |
| Spaulding Elementary School 204 East Pearl St Lamar SC 29069 (843) 326-7666 |
3-5 | 13 | 241 |
| Spaulding Jr High School 400 East Cartersville Hwy Lamar SC 29069 (843) 326-7625 |
6-8 | 16 | 291 |
Teaching in Society Hill
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosenwald / St David's Elementary School 508 Church St Society Hill SC 29593 (843) 398-2700 |
PK-8 | 13 | 126 |