Caldwell County Schools (North Carolina)
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Caldwell County Schools (North Carolina) (CCS) manages 26 schools with over 800 educators. The tables below detail school administration and teacher salaries at Caldwell County Schools (North Carolina) (CCS). 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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CCS Teacher Salary Details
This table displays the average salary for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton 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 | $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 displays the average salary for special education teachers are employed by CCS 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 salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians 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 Caldwell County Schools (North Carolina) (CCS) is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $13,285 | $12,730 |
| Administrators | $13,400 | $12,997 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Caldwell County Schools (North Carolina) Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Caldwell County Schools (North Carolina) (CCS). 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 Caldwell County Schools (North Carolina) (CCS) per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 847 | 844 | 840 |
| Preschool Teachers | 11 | 11 | 12 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 46 | 55 | 52 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 499 | 483 | 475 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 288 | 288 | 293 |
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 | 274 | 277 | 269 |
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 Caldwell County Schools (North Carolina) (CCS) are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 520 | 520 | 520 |
| District Administrators | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| District Support Staff | 40 | 40 | 42 |
| School Administrators | 41 | 43 | 45 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Student Support Staff | 100 | 105 | 106 |
| Other Support Staff | 213 | 258 | 254 |
| Librarians | 22 | 22 | 21 |
| Guidance Counselors | 43 | 43 | 42 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 17 | 16 | 16 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Caldwell County Schools (North Carolina) (CCS) Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Caldwell County Schools (North Carolina) (CCS) manages 26 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Burke County Public Schools (27 Schools)
- Hickory City Schools District (9 Schools)
- Alexander County Schools (10 Schools)
- Catawba County Schools (28 Schools)
- Newton Conover City Schools District (7 Schools)
Caldwell County Schools (North Carolina) Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Collettsville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collettsville School 4690 Collettsville School Rd Collettsville NC 28611 (828) 754-6913 |
KG-8 | 21 | 348 |
Teaching in Granite Falls
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Elementary School 1400 Baton School Rd Granite Falls NC 28630 (828) 728-9531 |
PK-5 | 25 | 409 |
| Caldwell County Gateway School 1889 Dudley Shoals Rd Granite Falls NC 28630 (828) 396-8373 |
6-12 | 12 | 39 |
| Dudley Shoals Elementary School 1500 Dudley Shoals Rd Granite Falls NC 28630 (828) 396-3457 |
PK-5 | 29 | 487 |
| Granite Falls Elementary School 60 North Highland Ave Granite Falls NC 28630 (828) 396-2222 |
KG-5 | 37 | 662 |
| Granite Falls Middle School 90 North Main St Granite Falls NC 28630 (828) 396-2341 |
6-8 | 40 | 640 |
| Sawmills Elementary School 4436 Sawmills School Rd Granite Falls NC 28630 (828) 396-2610 |
KG-5 | 20 | 307 |
Teaching in Hudson
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell County Career Center School 2857 Hickory Blvd Hudson NC 28638 (828) 726-2606 |
9-12 | 17 | 227 |
| Caldwell Early Colle School 2859 Hickory Blvd Sw Hudson NC 28638 (828) 759-4636 |
9-12 | 18 | 324 |
| Horizons Elementary School 143 Cedar Valley Rd Hudson NC 28638 (828) 726-5282 |
KG-5 | 8 | 39 |
| Hudson Elementary School 200 Roy Coffey Dr Hudson NC 28638 (828) 728-3712 |
PK-5 | 49 | 747 |
| Hudson Middle School 291 Pine Mountain Rd Hudson NC 28638 (828) 728-4281 |
6-8 | 50 | 752 |
| South Caldwell High School 7035 Spartan Dr Hudson NC 28638 (828) 396-2188 |
9-12 | 106 | 1,561 |
Teaching in Lenoir
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport Elementary School 901 College Ave Sw Lenoir NC 28645 (828) 754-6941 |
KG-5 | 34 | 510 |
| Gamewell Elementary School 2904 Morganton Blvd Lenoir NC 28645 (828) 758-1193 |
PK-5 | 35 | 525 |
| Gamewell Middle School 3210 Gamewell School Rd Lenoir NC 28645 (828) 754-6204 |
6-8 | 43 | 627 |
| Happy Valley Elementary School 1350 Yadkin River Rd Lenoir NC 28645 (828) 754-3496 |
KG-8 | 18 | 278 |
| Hibriten High School 1350 Panther Trail Se Lenoir NC 28645 (828) 758-7376 |
9-12 | 66 | 836 |
| Kings Creek Elementary School 3680 Wilkesboro Blvd Lenoir NC 28645 (828) 754-6039 |
PK-8 | 16 | 226 |
| Lower Creek Elementary School 630 Lower Creek Dr Ne Lenoir NC 28645 (828) 754-4022 |
KG-5 | 21 | 366 |
| Oak Hill Elementary School 4603 Oak Hill School Rd Lenoir NC 28645 (828) 754-6128 |
KG-8 | 13 | 134 |
| Valmead Basic School 111 Elizabeth Dr Nw Lenoir NC 28645 (828) 754-9612 |
PK-5 | 16 | 212 |
| West Caldwell High School 300 West Caldwell Dr Lenoir NC 28645 (828) 758-5583 |
9-12 | 64 | 883 |
| West Lenoir Elementary School 125 Maple Dr Nw Lenoir NC 28645 (828) 754-5161 |
KG-5 | 13 | 174 |
| Whitnel Elementary School 116 Hibriten Dr Sw Lenoir NC 28645 (828) 728-6423 |
PK-5 | 29 | 320 |
| William Lenoir Middle School 332 Greenhaven Dr Nw Lenoir NC 28645 (828) 758-2500 |
6-8 | 34 | 470 |