Alexander County Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 300 teachers and instructors and 5,000 students enrolled at the 10 schools operated by Alexander County Schools. The Alexander County Schools teacher salary information provided in the data tables below are obtained from several sources as noted under each salary table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Alexander County Schools Teacher Salary Details
The table below displays the average salary for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton region. 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 | $29,670 | $21,290-$37,610 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $46,970 | $37,150 - $57,180 |
| Middle School Teacher | $49,130 | $37,860 - $58,570 |
| High School Teacher | $51,380 | $38,280 - $61,250 |
| PE Teacher | $46,380 | $22,200 - $64,720 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, 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 lists the average salary for special education teachers are employed by Alexander County Schools and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $46,510 | $36,700 - $56,710 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, 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 for the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $45,820 | $30,550-$62,420 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $73,460 | $60,130 - $86,970 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $51,120 | $37,930 - $61,620 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, 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 Alexander County Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $13,870 | $12,731 |
| Administrators | $11,987 | $12,997 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Alexander County Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Alexander County 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 Alexander County Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 341 | 347 | 340 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 24 | 28 | 25 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 177 | 214 | 210 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 135 | 100 | 100 |
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 | 136 | 136 | 122 |
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 Alexander County Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 241 | 241 | 232 |
| District Administrators | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| District Support Staff | 20 | 19 | 19 |
| School Administrators | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 29 | 30 | 31 |
| Student Support Staff | 25 | 26 | 23 |
| Other Support Staff | 143 | 142 | 134 |
| Librarians | 11 | 10 | 11 |
| Guidance Counselors | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Alexander County Schools Schools
We have listed the 10 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Alexander County 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:
- Hickory City Schools District (9 Schools)
- Catawba County Schools (28 Schools)
- Newton Conover City Schools District (7 Schools)
- Wilkes County Schools (North Carolina) (22 Schools)
- Iredell-Statesville Schools (36 Schools)
Alexander County Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Hiddenite
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Alexander Middle School 1285 White Plains Rd Hiddenite NC 28636 (828) 632-7565 |
6-8 | 41 | 661 |
| Hiddenite Elementary School 374 Sulphur Springs Rd Hiddenite NC 28636 (828) 632-2503 |
KG-5 | 33 | 502 |
Teaching in Stony Point
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Point Elementary School 311 Stony Point School Rd Stony Point NC 28678 (704) 585-6981 |
PK-5 | 19 | 284 |
Teaching in Taylorsville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Central High School 223 School Dr Taylorsville NC 28681 (828) 632-7063 |
9-12 | 97 | 1,615 |
| Bethlehem Elementary School 7900 Nc Hwy 127 Taylorsville NC 28681 (828) 495-8198 |
KG-5 | 32 | 492 |
| Ellendale Elementary School 175 Ellendale Park Ln Taylorsville NC 28681 (828) 632-4866 |
PK-5 | 19 | 308 |
| Sugar Loaf Elementary School 3600 Nc Hwy 16n Taylorsville NC 28681 (828) 632-2192 |
KG-5 | 16 | 275 |
| Taylorsville Elementary School 100 7th St Sw Taylorsville NC 28681 (828) 632-3072 |
KG-5 | 21 | 285 |
| West Alexander Middle School 85 Bulldog Ln Taylorsville NC 28681 (828) 495-4611 |
6-8 | 40 | 563 |
| Wittenburg Elementary School 7300 Church Rd Taylorsville NC 28681 (828) 632-2395 |
PK-5 | 19 | 305 |