Leon County Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Leon County Schools manages 61 schools with just over 2,000 teachers and instructors. The Leon County Schools teacher and administration salary figures provided in the data tables below are gathered from several government sources as noted below the salary tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Leon County Schools Teacher Salary Details
The table below displays salary ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Tallahassee 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 | $33,380 | $21,990-$63,020 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $60,410 | $43,180 - $63,020 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $57,880 | $42,730 - $63,020 |
| Middle School Teacher | $55,470 | $42,330 - $63,080 |
| High School Teacher | $59,290 | $44,940 - $62,650 |
| PE Teacher | $50,000 | $26,160 - $72,970 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Tallahassee, 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, counselors, and librarians for the Tallahassee area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $49,210 | $29,880-$71,110 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $82,930 | $55,570 - $97,010 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $47,460 | $35,810 - $63,740 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Tallahassee, 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 Leon County Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $9,602 | $13,858 |
| Administrators | $9,160 | $13,315 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Leon County Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Leon 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 Leon County Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 2,036 | 2,134 | 2,192 |
| Preschool Teachers | 67 | 66 | 70 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 136 | 136 | 136 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 746 | 725 | 776 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 775 | 783 | 810 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 312 | 425 | 401 |
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 | 11 | 12 | 11 |
| Teaching Assistants | 583 | 541 | 585 |
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 Leon County Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 2,022 | 2,022 | 1,609 |
| School Administrators | 116 | 120 | 116 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 240 | 230 | 220 |
| Student Support Staff | 130 | 153 | 179 |
| Other Support Staff | 981 | 1,288 | 1,112 |
| Librarians | 40 | 39 | 42 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 10 | 10 |
| Guidance Counselors | 69 | 64 | 69 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 31 | 28 | 30 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 34 | 33 | 34 |
Leon County Schools Schools
We have listed the 61 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Leon County Schools in the list 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:
- Wakulla County School Board (15 Schools)
- Gadsden County School District (24 Schools)
- Jefferson County School District (7 Schools)
- Liberty County School District (11 Schools)
- Calhoun County School District (9 Schools)
Leon County Schools Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amos P. Godby High School 1717 West Tharpe St Tallahassee FL 32303 (850) 488-1325 |
9-12 | 63 | 1,179 |
| Apalachee Elementary School 650 Trojan Trl Tallahassee FL 32311 (850) 488-7110 |
PK-5 | 40 | 589 |
| Astoria Park Elementary School 2465 Atlas Rd Tallahassee FL 32303 (850) 488-4673 |
PK-5 | 39 | 602 |
| Bond Elementary School 2204 Saxon St Tallahassee FL 32310 (850) 488-7676 |
PK-5 | 43 | 685 |
| Buck Lake Elementary School 1600 Pedrick Rd Tallahassee FL 32317 (850) 488-6133 |
PK-5 | 49 | 711 |
| Canopy Oaks Elementary School 3250 Point View Dr Tallahassee FL 32303 (850) 488-3301 |
PK-5 | 46 | 723 |
| Chaires Elementary School 4774 Chaires Crossroads Tallahassee FL 32317 (850) 488-5977 |
PK-5 | 34 | 444 |
| County-Wide Exceptional Student Education School 500 Appleyard Dr Tallahassee FL 32304 (850) 922-2099 |
PK-PK | 15 | 197 |
| Deerlake Middle School 9902 Deer Lk West Tallahassee FL 32312 (850) 922-6545 |
6-8 | 48 | 939 |
| Desoto Trail Elementary School 5200 Tredington Park Dr Tallahassee FL 32309 (850) 488-4511 |
PK-5 | 42 | 666 |
| Elizabeth Cobb Middle School 915 Hillcrest Ave Tallahassee FL 32308 (850) 488-3364 |
6-8 | 48 | 866 |
| Fairview Middle School 3415 Zillah St Tallahassee FL 32305 (850) 488-6880 |
6-8 | 44 | 823 |
| Fort Braden Elementary School 15100 Blountstown Hwy Tallahassee FL 32310 (850) 488-9374 |
PK-8 | 50 | 814 |
| Frank Hartsfield Elementary School 1414 Chowkeebin Nene Tallahassee FL 32301 (850) 488-7322 |
PK-5 | 36 | 470 |
| Gilchrist Elementary School 1301 Timberlane Rd Tallahassee FL 32312 (850) 487-4310 |
PK-5 | 62 | 1,001 |
| Governor's Charter School 4351 Mahan Dr Tallahassee FL 32308 (850) 487-7147 |
PK-8 | 45 | 694 |
| Gretchen Everhart School 2750 Mission Rd Tallahassee FL 32304 (850) 488-5785 |
PK-12 | 32 | 194 |
| Griffin Middle School 800 Alabama St Tallahassee FL 32304 (850) 488-8436 |
6-8 | 38 | 541 |
| Hawks Rise Elementary School 205 Meadow Ridge Dr Tallahassee FL 32312 (850) 487-4733 |
PK-5 | 55 | 835 |
| Imagine School at Evening Rose 3611 Austin Davis Ave Tallahassee FL 32308 (850) 877-5187 |
KG-8 | 28 | 373 |
| J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwoood 2400 Orange Ave East Tallahassee FL 32311 (850) 414-5610 |
PK-5 | 61 | 922 |
| James Rickards High School 3013 Jim Lee Rd Tallahassee FL 32301 (850) 414-5500 |
9-12 | 73 | 1,243 |
| John G Riley Elementary School 1400 Indiana St Tallahassee FL 32304 (850) 488-5840 |
PK-5 | 37 | 608 |
| Kate Sullivan Elementary School 927 Miccosukee Rd Tallahassee FL 32308 (850) 487-1216 |
PK-5 | 52 | 831 |
| Killearn Lakes Elementary School 8037 Deer Lake Dr East Tallahassee FL 32312 (850) 921-1265 |
PK-5 | 59 | 895 |
| Lawton Chiles High School 7200 Lawton Chiles Ln Tallahassee FL 32312 (850) 488-1756 |
9-12 | 95 | 1,942 |
| Leon County Jail School 535 Appleyard Dr Tallahassee FL 32304 (850) 410-1249 |
6-12 | 1 | 8 |
| Leon County Juvenile Detention Center School 2303 Ronellis Dr Tallahassee FL 32310 (850) 488-7672 |
KG-12 | 3 | 18 |
| Leon County School Jail Program / Lively Academy 500 Appleyard Dr Tallahassee FL 32304 (850) 487-7555 |
9-12 | 52 | 30 |
| Leon County Virtual School Franchise 2757 West Pensacola St Tallahassee FL 32304 (850) 487-7247 |
6-12 | 4 | 36 |
| Leon High School 550 East Tennessee St Tallahassee FL 32308 (850) 488-1971 |
9-12 | 101 | 1,993 |
| Lincoln High School 3838 Trojan Trl Tallahassee FL 32311 (850) 487-2110 |
9-12 | 101 | 2,082 |
| Oak Ridge Elementary School 4530 Shelfer Rd Tallahassee FL 32305 (850) 488-3124 |
PK-5 | 37 | 533 |
| Pace Center for Girls School 1344 Cross Creek Circle Tallahassee FL 32301 (850) 921-9280 |
6-12 | 5 | 59 |
| Pace Secondary School 3413 Zillah St Tallahassee FL 32305 (850) 488-8927 |
KG-12 | 13 | 69 |
| Pineview Elementary School 2230 Lake Bradford Rd Tallahassee FL 32310 (850) 488-2819 |
PK-5 | 31 | 422 |
| R. Frank Nims Middle School 723 West Orange Ave Tallahassee FL 32310 (850) 488-5960 |
6-8 | 30 | 469 |
| Raa Middle School 401 West Tharpe St Tallahassee FL 32303 (850) 488-6287 |
6-8 | 55 | 926 |
| Roberts Elementary School 5777 Centerville Rd Tallahassee FL 32309 (850) 488-0923 |
PK-5 | 54 | 794 |
| Ruediger Elementary School 526 West 10th Ave Tallahassee FL 32303 (850) 488-1074 |
PK-5 | 34 | 490 |
| Sabal Palm Elementary School 2813 Ridgeway St Tallahassee FL 32310 (850) 488-0167 |
PK-5 | 37 | 551 |
| Sail School 2006 Jackson Bluff Rd Tallahassee FL 32304 (850) 488-2468 |
9-12 | 25 | 383 |
| Sealey Elementary School 2815 Allen Rd Tallahassee FL 32312 (850) 488-5640 |
PK-5 | 38 | 566 |
| Second Chance School 860 Blountstown St Tallahassee FL 32304 (850) 488-2087 |
KG-12 | 8 | 92 |
| Springwood Elementary School 3801 Fred George Rd Tallahassee FL 32303 (850) 488-6225 |
PK-5 | 42 | 664 |
| Stars Middle School 1500 Miccosukee Rd Tallahassee FL 32308 (850) 681-7827 |
6-8 | 13 | 148 |
| Success Academy at Ghazvini Learning Center 854 Blountstown St Tallahassee FL 32304 (850) 488-2087 |
5-12 | 15 | 254 |
| Swift Creek Middle School 2100 Pedrick Rd Tallahassee FL 32317 (850) 487-4868 |
6-8 | 43 | 759 |
| The School of Arts & Sciences 3208 Thomasville Rd Tallahassee FL 32308 (850) 386-6566 |
KG-8 | 27 | 270 |
| W T Moore Elementary School 1706 Dempsey Mayo Rd Tallahassee FL 32308 (850) 877-6158 |
PK-5 | 35 | 543 |
| William J Montford Iii Middle School 5789 Pimlico Dr Tallahassee FL 32309 (850) 922-6011 |
6-8 | 57 | 1,085 |
| Woodville Elementary School 9373 Woodville Hwy Tallahassee FL 32305 (850) 487-7043 |
PK-5 | 31 | 426 |