Alachua County Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 2,000 teachers and support staff and 30,000 students that are enrolled at the 72 schools managed by Alachua County Public Schools. The tables below provide administration and teacher salaries at Alachua County Public Schools. The data is obtained from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Employers Post Your Jobs
Post to Teacher.org and 100+ job boards with one submission: Click Here to Post a Job.
Search For Jobs
Search through jobs listings in and around Alachua County Public Schools area.
Alachua County Public Schools Teacher Salary Details
The following table lists average salary and ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Gainesville 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 | $28,140 | $22,270-$34,550 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $54,450 | $42,950 - $62,350 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $54,960 | $45,560 - $60,870 |
| Middle School Teacher | $54,880 | $45,170 - $62,290 |
| High School Teacher | $57,200 | $47,600 - $79,450 |
| PE Teacher | $86,390 | $25,390 - $130,720 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Gainesville, 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 for the Gainesville area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $54,020 | $32,680-$75,600 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $87,930 | $59,480 - $133,250 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $47,780 | $38,360 - $62,310 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Gainesville, 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 Alachua County Public Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $11,103 | $13,858 |
| Administrators | $11,100 | $13,315 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Alachua County Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Alachua County Public 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 Alachua County Public Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,752 | 1,783 | 1,804 |
| Preschool Teachers | 21 | 25 | 23 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 118 | 120 | 128 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 685 | 701 | 740 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 625 | 635 | 625 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 303 | 303 | 289 |
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 | 15 | 13 | 17 |
| Teaching Assistants | 440 | 549 | 545 |
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 Alachua County Public Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 1,780 | 1,780 | 1,776 |
| District Administrators | 34 | 31 | 29 |
| District Support Staff | 312 | 336 | 318 |
| School Administrators | 89 | 87 | 87 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 120 | 131 | 135 |
| Student Support Staff | 179 | 187 | 188 |
| Other Support Staff | 810 | 1,008 | 1,019 |
| Librarians | 48 | 47 | 47 |
| Guidance Counselors | 62 | 64 | 64 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 23 | 24 | 23 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 35 | 35 | 35 |
Alachua County Public Schools Schools
We have listed the 72 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Alachua County Public Schools 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:
- Levy County School District (18 Schools)
- Bradford County School District (12 Schools)
- Union County School District (8 Schools)
- Gilchrist County School District (6 Schools)
- Marion County Public Schools (67 Schools)
Alachua County Public Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
Teaching in Alachua
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. L. Mebane Middle School 16401 Nw 140th St Alachua FL 32615 (386) 462-1648 |
6-8 | 23 | 356 |
| Alachua Elementary School 13800 Nw 152nd Place Alachua FL 32615 (386) 462-1841 |
3-5 | 26 | 365 |
| Alachua Learning Center , Inc. Middle 11100 West State Rd 235 Alachua FL 32615 (386) 418-2080 |
6-8 | 2 | 56 |
| Alachua Learning Center School 11100 West Sr 235 Alachua FL 32615 (386) 418-2080 |
KG-5 | 9 | 112 |
| Santa Fe High School 16213 Nw Us Hwy 441 Alachua FL 32615 (386) 462-1125 |
9-12 | 46 | 1,135 |
| W. W. Irby Elementary School 13505 Nw 140th St Alachua FL 32615 (386) 462-5002 |
PK-2 | 36 | 506 |
Teaching in Archer
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archer Community School 14533 Sw 170th St Archer FL 32618 (352) 495-2111 |
PK-5 | 33 | 453 |
Teaching in Gainesville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.quinn Jones / Excep.student Center School 1108 Nw 7th Ave Gainesville FL 32601 (352) 955-6840 |
KG-12 | 21 | 67 |
| Abraham Lincoln Middle School 1001 Se 12th St Gainesville FL 32641 (352) 955-6711 |
6-8 | 37 | 677 |
| Alachua Eschool (VIRTUAL FRANCHISE) 620 East University Ave Gainesville FL 32601 (352) 955-7700 |
6-12 | 4 | 66 |
| C. W. Norton Elementary School 2200 Nw 45th Ave Gainesville FL 32605 (352) 955-6765 |
PK-5 | 50 | 675 |
| Caring & Sharing Learning School 1951 Se 4th St Gainesville FL 32641 (352) 372-1004 |
KG-6 | 9 | 136 |
| Charles W. Duval Elementary School 2106 Ne 8th Ave Gainesville FL 32641 (352) 955-6703 |
KG-5 | 30 | 310 |
| Eastside High School 1201 Se 43rd St Gainesville FL 32641 (352) 955-6704 |
9-12 | 74 | 1,346 |
| Einstein Montessori School 5910 Sw Archer Rd Gainesville FL 32608 (352) 335-4321 |
2-8 | 11 | 100 |
| Expressions Learning Arts Academy 5408 Sw 13th St Gainesville FL 32608 (352) 373-5223 |
KG-5 | 10 | 92 |
| F. W. Buchholz High School 5510 Nw 27th Ave Gainesville FL 32606 (352) 955-6702 |
9-12 | 93 | 2,182 |
| Florida Siatech at Gainesville,Inc. School 5301 Ne 40th Ter Gainesville FL 32609 (352) 371-4424 |
9-12 | 6 | 113 |
| Fort Clarke Middle School 9301 Nw 23rd Ave Gainesville FL 32606 (352) 333-2800 |
6-8 | 49 | 843 |
| Gainesville High School 1900 Nw 13th St Gainesville FL 32609 (352) 955-6707 |
9-12 | 91 | 1,836 |
| Genesis Preparatory School 207 Nw 23rd Ave Gainesville FL 32609 (352) 379-1188 |
KG-3 | 3 | 69 |
| Glen Springs Elementary School 2826 Nw 31st Ave Gainesville FL 32605 (352) 955-6708 |
PK-5 | 35 | 474 |
| Healthy Learning Academy Charter School 2101 Nw 39th Ave Gainesville FL 32605 (352) 372-2279 |
KG-5 | 8 | 89 |
| Hidden Oak Elementary School 2100 Fort Clarke Blvd Gainesville FL 32606 (352) 333-2801 |
PK-5 | 49 | 726 |
| Hoggetowne Middle School 1717 Ne 9 St Gainesville FL 32609 (352) 367-4369 |
6-8 | 7 | 113 |
| Horizon Center. Alternative School 2802 Ne 8th Ave Gainesville FL 32641 (352) 955-7250 |
6-12 | 14 | 88 |
| Howard W. Bishop Middle School 1901 Ne 9th St Gainesville FL 32609 (352) 955-6701 |
6-8 | 40 | 692 |
| Idylwild Elementary School 4601 Sw 20th Ter Gainesville FL 32608 (352) 955-6709 |
PK-5 | 50 | 682 |
| J. J. Finley Elementary School 1912 Nw 5th Ave Gainesville FL 32603 (352) 955-6705 |
KG-5 | 44 | 578 |
| Joseph Williams Elementary School 1245 Se 7th Ave Gainesville FL 32641 (352) 955-6719 |
KG-5 | 42 | 566 |
| Kanapaha Middle School 5005 Sw 75th St Gainesville FL 32608 (352) 955-6960 |
6-8 | 52 | 970 |
| Kimball Wiles Elementary School 4601 Sw 75th St Gainesville FL 32608 (352) 955-6955 |
PK-5 | 54 | 808 |
| Lake Forest Elementary School 4401 Se 4th Ave Gainesville FL 32641 (352) 955-6710 |
PK-5 | 27 | 300 |
| Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School 2525 School House Rd Gainesville FL 32608 (352) 333-2825 |
PK-5 | 48 | 688 |
| Littlewood Elementary School 812 Nw 34th St Gainesville FL 32605 (352) 955-6712 |
PK-5 | 49 | 620 |
| Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School 3500 Ne 15th St Gainesville FL 32609 (352) 955-6715 |
PK-5 | 25 | 387 |
| Meadowbrook Elementary School 11525 Nw 39th Ave Gainesville FL 32606 (352) 333-2828 |
PK-5 | 46 | 710 |
| Mycroschool Gainesville 2209 Nw 13th St Gainesville FL 32609 (352) 379-2902 |
9-12 | 7 | 280 |
| Myra Terwilliger Elementary School 301 Nw 62nd St Gainesville FL 32607 (352) 955-6717 |
PK-5 | 49 | 678 |
| One Room Middle School 4180 Ne 15th St Gainesville FL 32609 (352) 376-4014 |
6-8 | 2 | 41 |
| Sidney Lanier Center School 312 Nw 16th Ave Gainesville FL 32601 (352) 955-6841 |
PK-12 | 24 | 150 |
| Stephen Foster Elementary School 3800 Nw 6th St Gainesville FL 32609 (352) 955-6706 |
KG-5 | 38 | 484 |
| The One Room School House Project 4180 Ne 15th St Gainesville FL 32609 (352) 376-4014 |
PK-5 | 20 | 217 |
| W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School 1250 Ne 18th Ave Gainesville FL 32609 (352) 955-6713 |
PK-5 | 27 | 398 |
| W. Travis Loften High School 3000 East University Ave Gainesville FL 32641 (352) 955-6839 |
6-12 | 18 | 217 |
| Westwood Middle School 3215 Nw 15th Ave Gainesville FL 32605 (352) 955-6718 |
6-8 | 59 | 986 |
| William S. Talbot Elementary School 5701 Nw 43rd St Gainesville FL 32653 (352) 955-6716 |
PK-5 | 52 | 707 |
Teaching in Hawthorne
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Shell Elementary School 21633 Se 65th Ave Hawthorne FL 32640 (352) 481-1901 |
PK-5 | 16 | 194 |
| Hawthorne Middle / High School 21403 Se 69th Ave Hawthorne FL 32640 (352) 481-1900 |
6-12 | 16 | 281 |
Teaching in High Springs
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Springs Communiy School 1015 North Main St High Springs FL 32643 (386) 454-1958 |
PK-8 | 51 | 871 |
Teaching in Micanopy
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micanopy Area Cooperative School, Inc. 802 Nw Seminary Ave Micanopy FL 32667 (352) 466-0990 |
PK-5 | 12 | 146 |
| Micanopy Middle School, Inc. 708 Nw Okehumpkee Micanopy FL 32667 (352) 466-1090 |
6-9 | 5 | 64 |
Teaching in Newberry
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newberry Elementary School 25705 Sw 15th Ave Newberry FL 32669 (352) 472-1100 |
PK-4 | 40 | 520 |
| Newberry High School 400 Sw 258th St Newberry FL 32669 (352) 472-1101 |
9-12 | 29 | 574 |
| Oak View Middle School 1203 Sw 250th St Newberry FL 32669 (352) 472-1102 |
5-8 | 38 | 700 |
Teaching in Waldo
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waldo Community School 14450 Ne 148th Ter Waldo FL 32694 (352) 468-1451 |
PK-5 | 19 | 221 |