OCS -- Opelika City Schools

Teacher Salary and Benefits

It is estimated that over 300 teachers and support staff are employed at Opelika City Schools. The tables below profile teacher salaries at Opelika City Schools. The data has been taken 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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OCS Teacher Salary Details

The following table details average salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Auburn-Opelika 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$23,840$18,430-$29,180
Elementary School Teacher$54,890$44,930 - $63,330
Middle School Teacher$54,370$47,870 - $61,480
High School Teacher$55,620$47,990 - $61,720
PE Teacher$94,930$21,440 - -

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Auburn-Opelika, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041

School Administrators and Staff Salary

Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the Auburn-Opelika area below.

 Average SalarySalary Range
School Administrators (Preschool)$47,510$34,320-$64,390
School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School)$89,130$71,580 - $114,520
Guidance & School Counselors$55,950$39,350 - $75,830

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Auburn-Opelika, 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 Opelika City Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).

 DistrictAlabama
Teachers & Aides$15,582$16,943
Administrators$8,925$18,117

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

Opelika City Schools Jobs and Careers

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

 201220132014
Total Teachers328343304
Kindergarten Teachers322929
Elementary School Teachers143158173
Middle & High School Teachers14214593

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.

 20122014
Teaching Assistants39-35

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 Opelika City Schools are shown in the table below.

 20122014
Total Administrators & Staff-197
School Administrators14-40
School Administrative Support Staff42-24
Student Support Staff5-10
Other Support Staff114-112
Guidance Counselors12-12

Opelika City Schools Schools

According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Opelika City Schools has 9 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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Opelika City Schools Map & Boundaries

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Carver Primary School
307 Carver Ave
Opelika AL 36801
(334) 745-9712
PK-2 26 374
Jeter Primary School
700 Jeter Ave
Opelika AL 36801
(334) 745-9723
PK-2 25 374
Morris Avenue Intermediate School
8 Morris Ave
Opelika AL 36801
(334) 745-9734
3-5 17 275
Northside School
601 North 5th St
Opelika AL 36801
(334) 745-9731
3-5 21 341
Opelika High School
1700 Lafayette Parkway
Opelika AL 36801
(334) 745-9715
9-12 84 1,258
Opelika Middle School
1206 Denson Dr
Opelika AL 36801
(334) 745-9726
6-8 57 984
Southview Primary School
2712 Marvyn Parkway
Opelika AL 36801
(334) 745-9711
PK-2 32 429
West Forest Intermediate School
2801 Waverly Parkway
Opelika AL 36801
(334) 745-9737
3-5 19 282