Beaufort County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
According to published data more than 1,000 teachers and support staff are employed at Beaufort County School District. The tables below display administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of South Carolina, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken from multiple 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, the following 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 lists 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 salary ranges and 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
Beaufort County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Beaufort 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 Beaufort County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,393 | 1,414 | 1,427 |
| Preschool Teachers | 39 | 33 | 34 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 64 | 69 | 72 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 946 | 965 | 977 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 345 | 348 | 345 |
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 | 65 | 61 | 65 |
| Teaching Assistants | 271 | 295 | 318 |
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 Beaufort County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 261 | 261 | 129 |
| Student Support Staff | 88 | 96 | 100 |
| Other Support Staff | 36 | 37 | 65 |
| Librarians | 30 | 29 | 28 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 35 | 31 |
| Guidance Counselors | 53 | 54 | 55 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 37 | 38 | 38 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Beaufort County School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Beaufort County School District oversees 30 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:
- Jasper County School District (4 Schools)
- Colleton County High School (10 Schools)
- Hampton County School District 01 (7 Schools)
- Hampton County School District 02 (3 Schools)
- Dorchester School District Two (21 Schools)
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Teaching in Beaufort
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Creek High School 1 Blue Dolphin Dr Beaufort SC 29906 (843) 322-5545 |
9-12 | 54 | 782 |
| Beaufort Elementary School 1800 Prince St Beaufort SC 29906 (843) 322-2679 |
PK-5 | 51 | 605 |
| Beaufort High School 84 Sea Island Parkway Beaufort SC 29907 (843) 322-2110 |
9-12 | 86 | 1,343 |
| Beaufort Middle School 2501 Mossy Oaks Blvd Beaufort SC 29902 (843) 322-5665 |
6-8 | 42 | 620 |
| Broad River Elementary School 474 Broad River Rd Beaufort SC 29906 (843) 322-8410 |
PK-5 | 38 | 552 |
| Coosa Elementary School 45 Middle Rd Beaufort SC 29907 (843) 322-6100 |
PK-4 | 30 | 443 |
| Joseph J. Shanklin Sr. Elementary School 121 Morrall Dr Beaufort SC 29906 (843) 466-3461 |
PK-4 | 31 | 398 |
| Lady's Island Middle School 30 Cougar Dr Beaufort SC 29907 (843) 322-3167 |
5-8 | 44 | 734 |
| Ladys Island Elementary School 73 Chowan Creek Bluff Beaufort SC 29907 (843) 322-2240 |
PK-4 | 25 | 283 |
| Mossy Oaks Elementary School 2510 Mossy Oaks Blvd Beaufort SC 29902 (843) 322-2951 |
PK-5 | 30 | 416 |
| Riverview Charter School 81 Savannah Hwy Beaufort SC 29906 (843) 379-0123 |
KG-8 | 39 | 492 |
| Robert Small Towns Middle School 43 West K. Alston Blvd Beaufort SC 29906 (843) 322-2535 |
5-8 | 47 | 624 |
Teaching in Bluffton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluffton Elementary School 160 H. East Mccracken Circle Bluffton SC 29910 (843) 706-8540 |
PK-5 | 50 | 714 |
| Bluffton High School 12 H. East Mccracken Circle Bluffton SC 29910 (843) 706-8809 |
9-12 | 76 | 1,176 |
| Bluffton Middle 30 New Mustang Rd Bluffton SC 29910 (843) 707-0776 |
6-7 | 67 | 1,075 |
| H. E. Mccracken Middle School 250 H. East Mccracken Circle Bluffton SC 29910 (843) 706-8700 |
8-9 | 57 | 983 |
| Michael C. Riley Elementary School 200 Burnt Church Rd Bluffton SC 29910 (843) 706-8369 |
PK-5 | 56 | 775 |
| Pritchardville Elementary 9447 Evan Way Bluffton SC 29910 (843) 707-0500 |
PK-5 | 46 | 775 |
| Red Cedar Elementary School 11 Box Elder Ln Bluffton SC 29910 (843) 707-0604 |
PK-5 | 57 | 773 |
Teaching in Hilton Head Island
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Early Childhood Center School 165 Pembroke Dr Hilton Head Island SC 29926 (843) 689-0422 |
PK-KG | 26 | 450 |
| Hilton Head High School 70 Wilborn Rd Hilton Head Island SC 29926 (843) 689-4805 |
9-12 | 73 | 1,271 |
| Hilton Head International Baccalaureate School 30 School Rd Hilton Head Island SC 29926 (843) 342-4206 |
1-5 | 66 | 916 |
| Hilton Head Middle School 55 Wilborn Rd Hilton Head Island SC 29926 (843) 689-4595 |
6-8 | 62 | 979 |
| Hilton Head School for the Creative Arts 10 Wilborn Dr Hilton Head Island SC 29926 (843) 342-4380 |
PK-5 | 57 | 819 |
Teaching in Okatie
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okatie Elementary School 53 Cherry Point Rd Okatie SC 29909 (843) 322-7701 |
PK-5 | 40 | 602 |
Teaching in Port Royal
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Royal Elementary School 1214 Paris Ave Port Royal SC 29935 (843) 322-0834 |
PK-5 | 20 | 242 |
Teaching in Seabrook
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whale Branch Early College High 169 Detour Rd Seabrook SC 29940 (843) 466-2701 |
9-12 | 32 | 538 |
| Whale Branch Elementary School 15 Stuart Point Rd Seabrook SC 29940 (843) 466-1000 |
PK-4 | 39 | 533 |
| Whale Branch Middle School 2009 Trask Parkway Seabrook SC 29941 (843) 466-3000 |
5-8 | 31 | 384 |
Teaching in St. Helena
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Helena Elementary School 1025 Sea Island Parkway St. Helena SC 29920 (843) 838-0367 |
PK-5 | 36 | 428 |