Lancaster County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Lancaster County School District operates 20 schools with over 700 teachers. The tables below profile administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of South Carolina, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained through 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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South Carolina Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table displays average salary and ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of South Carolina. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $33,520 | $21,650-$54,590 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $52,960 | $37,290 - $75,060 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $54,140 | $38,720 - $74,040 |
| Middle School Teacher | $55,780 | $38,960 - $75,590 |
| High School Teacher | $55,680 | $39,040 - $75,200 |
| PE Teacher | $53,840 | $21,530 - $85,830 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of South Carolina, 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 and ranges for special education teachers in South Carolina.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $33,520 | $21,650-$54,590 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $54,970 | $38,890 - $75,430 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of South Carolina, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the state of South Carolina below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $55,120 | $31,030-$93,120 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $94,220 | $63,960 - $124,930 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $53,100 | $33,310 - $77,640 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of South Carolina, 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 Lancaster County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,412 | $13,887 |
| Administrators | $29,135 | $23,349 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Lancaster County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Lancaster County School District. 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 Lancaster County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 713 | 736 | 736 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 39 | 42 | 40 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 428 | 438 | 446 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 239 | 249 | 243 |
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 | 22 | 25 | 17 |
| Teaching Assistants | 165 | 179 | 173 |
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 Lancaster County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 124 | 124 | 128 |
| District Administrators | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| District Support Staff | 11 | 9 | 9 |
| School Administrators | 47 | 50 | 51 |
| Student Support Staff | 50 | 51 | 53 |
| Librarians | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 18 | 18 |
| Guidance Counselors | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Lancaster County School District Schools
We have listed the 20 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Lancaster County School District 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:
- York County School District 3 (28 Schools)
- Chester County School District (12 Schools)
- Fort Mill School District (13 Schools)
- York School District One (9 Schools)
- Fairfield County School District (8 Schools)
Lancaster County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Heath Springs
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Springs Elementary School 158 Solar Rd Heath Springs SC 29058 (803) 273-3176 |
PK-5 | 25 | 425 |
Teaching in Indian Land
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Land Elementary School 4137 Doby's Bridge Rd Indian Land SC 29707 (803) 548-2916 |
PK-5 | 73 | 1,518 |
| Indian Land High School 8063 River Rd Indian Land SC 29707 (803) 547-7571 |
9-12 | 51 | 792 |
| Indian Land Middle School 8361 Charlotte Hwy Indian Land SC 29707 (803) 578-2500 |
6-8 | 41 | 657 |
Teaching in Kershaw
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Jackson High School 6925 Kershaw Camden Hwy Kershaw SC 29067 (803) 475-2381 |
9-12 | 39 | 608 |
| Andrew Jackson Middle School 6865 Kershaw Camden Hwy Kershaw SC 29067 (803) 475-6021 |
6-8 | 29 | 467 |
| Kershaw Elementary School 108 North Rollins Dr Kershaw SC 29067 (803) 475-6655 |
KG-5 | 25 | 449 |
Teaching in Lancaster
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.r. Rucker Middle School 422 Old Dixie Rd Lancaster SC 29720 (803) 416-8555 |
6-8 | 38 | 550 |
| Brooklyn Springs Elementary School 1637 Billings Dr Lancaster SC 29720 (803) 283-8471 |
PK-5 | 28 | 493 |
| Buford Elementary School 1906 North Rocky River Rd Lancaster SC 29720 (803) 286-0026 |
PK-5 | 39 | 788 |
| Buford High School 4290 Tabernacle Rd Lancaster SC 29720 (803) 286-7068 |
9-12 | 43 | 624 |
| Buford Middle School 1890 North Rocky River Rd Lancaster SC 29720 (803) 825-8473 |
6-8 | 26 | 459 |
| Clinton Elementary School 110 Clinton School Rd Lancaster SC 29720 (803) 285-5395 |
PK-5 | 25 | 362 |
| Discovery School of Lancaster 302 West Dunlap St Lancaster SC 29720 (803) 285-8430 |
KG-5 | 6 | 106 |
| Erwin Elementary School 1477 Locustwood Ave Lancaster SC 29720 (803) 285-8484 |
KG-5 | 28 | 453 |
| Lancaster High School 617 Normandy Rd Lancaster SC 29720 (803) 283-2001 |
9-12 | 103 | 1,366 |
| Mcdonald Green Elementary School 2763 Lynwood Dr Lancaster SC 29720 (803) 285-7416 |
KG-5 | 26 | 482 |
| North Elementary School 1100 Roddey Dr Lancaster SC 29720 (803) 283-9918 |
KG-5 | 40 | 695 |
| South Middle School 1551 Billings Dr Lancaster SC 29720 (803) 283-8416 |
6-8 | 38 | 578 |
| South Side School 500 Hampton Rd Lancaster SC 29720 (803) 283-3915 |
PK-PK | 6 | 91 |