Dawson County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Dawson County School District has over 3,000 students and 200 teachers and instructors. The tables below profile administration and teacher salaries at Dawson County School District. The data is sourced from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Dawson County School District Teacher Salary Details
The table below details the average salary for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta 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 | $39,460 | $23,550-$60,850 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $66,350 | $47,670 - $97,810 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $67,530 | $48,500 - $94,240 |
| Middle School Teacher | $72,260 | $48,320 - $99,080 |
| High School Teacher | $71,230 | $46,750 - $100,290 |
| PE Teacher | $53,650 | $20,470 - $91,050 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, 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 Dawson County School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $39,460 | $23,550-$60,850 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $71,990 | $50,260 - $101,040 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, 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, including counselors and librarians for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $64,550 | $38,380-$98,280 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $103,270 | $78,690 - $129,360 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $65,960 | $38,730 - $100,010 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, 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 Dawson County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $18,629 | $16,685 |
| Administrators | $15,075 | $13,029 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Dawson County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Dawson 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 Dawson County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 255 | 233 | 232 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 15 | 15 | 13 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 96 | 87 | 90 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 98 | 91 | 91 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 43 | 36 | 35 |
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 | 63 | 56 | 52 |
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 Dawson County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 191 | 191 | 188 |
| School Administrators | 16 | 14 | 14 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Student Support Staff | 18 | 21 | 21 |
| Other Support Staff | 125 | 121 | 118 |
Dawson County School District Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Dawson County School District oversees 7 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:
- Lumpkin County School District (5 Schools)
- Forsyth County Schools (36 Schools)
- Gainesville City School District (8 Schools)
- Hall County School District (33 Schools)
- Pickens County School District (7 Schools)
Dawson County School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black's Mill Elementary School 1860 Dawson Forest Rd East Dawsonville GA 30534 (706) 216-3300 |
KG-5 | 26 | 321 |
| Dawson County High School 1665 Perimeter Rd Dawsonville GA 30534 (706) 265-6555 |
9-12 | 55 | 1,087 |
| Dawson County New Middle School 5126 Hwy 9 South Dawsonville GA 30534 (706) 216-4849 |
6-8 | 32 | 408 |
| Kilough Elementary School 1063 Kilough Church Rd Dawsonville GA 30534 (706) 216-8595 |
KG-5 | 26 | 365 |
| New Dawson County Middle School 332 Hwy 9 North Dawsonville GA 30534 (706) 265-3246 |
6-8 | 26 | 391 |
| Riverview Elementary School 370 Dawson Forrest Rd Dawsonville GA 30534 (706) 265-3246 |
PK-5 | 28 | 346 |
| Robinson Elementary School 1150 Perimeter Rd Dawsonville GA 30534 (706) 265-6544 |
PK-5 | 37 | 612 |