Orange County Schools District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Based on recent publications, over 500 educators are employed at Orange County Schools District. The Orange County Schools District school administration and teacher salary data displayed in the following tables are obtained from several government and organizational agencies 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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Orange County Schools District Teacher Salary Details
The table below lists salary ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Durham-Chapel Hill 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 | $34,220 | $23,580-$45,350 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $50,110 | $35,950 - $60,500 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $51,560 | $38,950 - $60,570 |
| Middle School Teacher | $53,290 | $40,660 - $63,180 |
| High School Teacher | $55,370 | $45,100 - $72,370 |
| PE Teacher | $113,940 | $28,190 - - |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Durham-Chapel Hill, 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 Orange County Schools District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $34,220 | $23,580-$45,350 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $55,760 | $43,690 - $76,080 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Durham-Chapel Hill, 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 Durham-Chapel Hill area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $49,340 | $37,560-$60,000 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $86,180 | $60,430 - $123,790 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $54,170 | $33,210 - $73,960 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Durham-Chapel Hill, 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 Orange County Schools District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,110 | $12,730 |
| Administrators | $13,401 | $12,997 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Orange County Schools District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Orange County Schools 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 Orange County Schools District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 529 | 549 | 548 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 28 | 39 | 36 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 333 | 336 | 320 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 160 | 166 | 183 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 118 | 118 | 118 |
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 Orange County Schools District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 341 | 341 | 329 |
| District Administrators | 11 | 13 | 12 |
| District Support Staff | 32 | 33 | 30 |
| School Administrators | 29 | 31 | 29 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 38 | 41 | 40 |
| Student Support Staff | 50 | 57 | 66 |
| Other Support Staff | 162 | 167 | 152 |
| Librarians | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Guidance Counselors | 22 | 23 | 22 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 16 | 16 | 13 |
Orange County Schools District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Orange County Schools District manages 13 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (20 Schools)
- Durham District School Board (56 Schools)
- Alamance-Burlington School System (36 Schools)
- Person County Schools (10 Schools)
- Chatham County Public School System (17 Schools)
Orange County Schools District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Chapel Hill
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hope Elementary School 1900 New Hope Church Rd Chapel Hill NC 27514 (919) 942-9696 |
PK-5 | 51 | 633 |
Teaching in Efland
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efland Cheeks Elementary School 4401 Fuller Rd Efland NC 27243 (919) 563-5112 |
PK-5 | 36 | 458 |
| Gravelly Hill Middle School 4801 West Ten Rd Efland NC 27243 (919) 245-4050 |
6-8 | 38 | 477 |
Teaching in Hillsborough
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| A L Stanback Middle School 3700 Nc 86 South Hillsborough NC 27278 (919) 644-3200 |
6-8 | 51 | 632 |
| Cameron Park Elementary School 240 St Mary's Rd Hillsborough NC 27278 (919) 732-9326 |
KG-5 | 42 | 655 |
| Cedar Ridge High School 1125 New Grady Brown Sch Rd Hillsborough NC 27278 (919) 245-4000 |
9-12 | 70 | 1,127 |
| Central Elementary School 154 Hayes St Hillsborough NC 27278 (919) 732-3622 |
PK-5 | 31 | 346 |
| Charles W Stanford Middle School 308 Orange High Rd Hillsborough NC 27278 (919) 732-6121 |
6-8 | 42 | 641 |
| Grady Brown Elementary School 1100 New Grady Brown Rd Hillsborough NC 27278 (919) 732-6138 |
PK-5 | 33 | 456 |
| Hillsborough Elementary School 402 North Nash St Hillsborough NC 27278 (919) 732-6137 |
KG-5 | 32 | 450 |
| Orange High School 500 Orange High Rd Hillsborough NC 27278 (919) 732-6133 |
9-12 | 82 | 1,263 |
| Partnership Academy Alternative 1006 East Storey Ln Hillsborough NC 27278 (919) 245-4030 |
6-12 | 7 | 21 |
| Pathways Elementary School 431 Strouds Creek Rd Hillsborough NC 27278 (919) 732-9136 |
PK-5 | 32 | 419 |