Griffin-Spalding County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
GSCS oversees 19 schools with more than 600 teachers and support staff. The GSCS teacher salary details presented below are gathered from several sources as listed below each of 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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GSCS Teacher Salary Details
This table displays average salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta 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 | $39,460 | $23,550-$60,850 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $66,350 | $47,670 - $97,810 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $67,530 | $48,500 - $94,240 |
| Middle School Teacher | $72,260 | $48,320 - $99,080 |
| High School Teacher | $71,230 | $46,750 - $100,290 |
| PE Teacher | $53,650 | $20,470 - $91,050 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, 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 average salary ranges for special education teachers are employed by GSCS and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $39,460 | $23,550-$60,850 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $71,990 | $50,260 - $101,040 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $64,550 | $38,380-$98,280 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $103,270 | $78,690 - $129,360 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $65,960 | $38,730 - $100,010 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, 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 GSCS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $16,576 | $16,684 |
| Administrators | $15,396 | $13,029 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Griffin-Spalding County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by GSCS. 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 GSCS per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 693 | 665 | 649 |
| Preschool Teachers | 22 | 24 | 25 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 49 | 47 | 46 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 274 | 269 | 262 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 277 | 255 | 250 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 72 | 70 | 67 |
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 | 6 | 16 | 14 |
| Teaching Assistants | 175 | 170 | 162 |
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 GSCS are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 569 | 569 | 553 |
| District Administrators | 14 | 15 | 15 |
| District Support Staff | 28 | 25 | 23 |
| School Administrators | 56 | 44 | 45 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 60 | 61 | 59 |
| Student Support Staff | 50 | 52 | 49 |
| Other Support Staff | 374 | 374 | 362 |
| Librarians | 19 | 17 | 17 |
| Guidance Counselors | 25 | 21 | 24 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 12 | 9 | 12 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 13 | 12 | 12 |
GSCS Schools
We have listed the 19 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by GSCS in the list 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:
- Pike County School District (4 Schools)
- Lamar County School District (4 Schools)
- Henry County School District (50 Schools)
- Butts County School District (5 Schools)
- Fayette County Board of Education (28 Schools)
Griffin-Spalding County School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Street Elementary School 802 Anne St Griffin GA 30224 (770) 229-3746 |
PK-5 | 28 | 487 |
| Atkinson Elementary School 307 Atkinson Dr Griffin GA 30223 (770) 229-3715 |
PK-5 | 29 | 427 |
| Az Kelsey Academy 200 a Z Kelsey Ave Griffin GA 30223 (770) 229-4365 |
9-12 | 7 | 80 |
| Beaverbrook Elementary School 251 Birdie Rd Griffin GA 30223 (770) 229-3750 |
PK-5 | 28 | 464 |
| Carver Road Middle School 2185 Carver Rd Griffin GA 30224 (770) 229-3739 |
6-8 | 28 | 523 |
| Cowan Road Elementary School 1233 Cowan Rd Griffin GA 30223 (770) 229-3790 |
PK-5 | 36 | 631 |
| Cowan Road Middle School 1185 Cowan Rd Griffin GA 30223 (770) 229-3722 |
6-8 | 32 | 598 |
| Crescent Road Elementary School 201 Crescent Rd Griffin GA 30224 (770) 229-3719 |
PK-5 | 25 | 442 |
| Futral Road Elementary School 180 Futral Rd Griffin GA 30224 (770) 229-3735 |
PK-5 | 39 | 644 |
| Griffin High School 1617 West Poplar St Griffin GA 30224 (770) 229-3752 |
9-12 | 78 | 1,356 |
| Jackson Road Elementary School 1233 Jackson Rd Griffin GA 30223 (770) 229-3717 |
PK-5 | 29 | 467 |
| Jordan Hill Road Elementary School 75 Jordan Hill Rd Griffin GA 30223 (770) 229-3777 |
PK-5 | 31 | 470 |
| Kennedy Road Middle School 280 Kennedy Rd Griffin GA 30223 (770) 229-3760 |
6-8 | 29 | 505 |
| Moore Elementary School 201 Cabin Creek Dr Griffin GA 30223 (770) 229-3756 |
PK-5 | 24 | 367 |
| Moreland Road Elementary School 455 Moreland Rd Griffin GA 30224 (770) 229-3755 |
PK-5 | 31 | 541 |
| Orrs Elementary School 1553 Flynt St Griffin GA 30223 (770) 229-3743 |
PK-5 | 38 | 661 |
| Rehoboth Road Middle School 1500 Rehoboth Rd Griffin GA 30224 (770) 229-3727 |
6-8 | 42 | 725 |
| Spalding High School 433 Wilson Rd Griffin GA 30224 (770) 229-3775 |
9-12 | 70 | 1,238 |