Macon County Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Macon County Schools operates 11 schools with just over 300 teachers and instructors. The tables below profile faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of North 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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North Carolina Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below displays the average salary for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of North 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 | $31,950 | $22,290-$44,080 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $48,570 | $35,560 - $60,500 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $49,560 | $37,980 - $60,530 |
| Middle School Teacher | $50,450 | $38,070 - $61,710 |
| High School Teacher | $51,570 | $38,650 - $62,000 |
| PE Teacher | $60,150 | $24,030 - $89,790 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of North 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 displays the average salary for special education teachers in North Carolina.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $31,950 | $22,290-$44,080 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $51,250 | $37,670 - $64,420 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of North Carolina, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the state of North Carolina below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $48,330 | $31,960-$69,550 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $79,850 | $60,000 - $103,570 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $52,120 | $35,070 - $65,670 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of North Carolina, 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 Macon County Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $13,908 | $12,731 |
| Administrators | $13,889 | $12,997 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Macon County Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Macon 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 Macon County Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 336 | 331 | 321 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 24 | 23 | 24 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 156 | 201 | 195 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 152 | 103 | 97 |
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 | 75 | 81 | 76 |
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 Macon County Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 219 | 219 | 216 |
| District Support Staff | 20 | 20 | 19 |
| School Administrators | 15 | 14 | 15 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Student Support Staff | 29 | 34 | 34 |
| Other Support Staff | 112 | 116 | 114 |
| Guidance Counselors | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Macon County Schools Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Macon County Schools has 11 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:
- Swain County Schools District (5 Schools)
- Jackson County Schools District (9 Schools)
- Clay County Schools District (3 Schools)
- Graham County Schools District (3 Schools)
- Haywood County Schools (North Carolina) (16 Schools)
Macon County Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Franklin
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cartoogechaye Elementary School 3295 Old Murphy Rd Franklin NC 28734 (828) 524-2845 |
PK-4 | 22 | 300 |
| East Franklin Elementary School 100 Watauga St Franklin NC 28734 (828) 524-3216 |
KG-4 | 26 | 421 |
| Franklin High School 100 Panther Dr Franklin NC 28734 (828) 524-6467 |
9-12 | 65 | 916 |
| Iotla Elementary School 1166 Iotla Church Rd Franklin NC 28734 (828) 524-2938 |
PK-4 | 30 | 350 |
| Macon County Early Colle School 77 Siler Farm Rd Franklin NC 28734 (828) 306-7006 |
9-12 | 4 | 149 |
| Macon Middle School 1345 Wells Grove Rd Franklin NC 28734 (828) 524-3766 |
7-8 | 43 | 589 |
| Mountain View Intermediate 161 Clarks Chapel Rd Franklin NC 28734 (828) 349-1325 |
5-6 | 41 | 563 |
| South Macon Elementary School 855 Addington Bridge Rd Franklin NC 28734 (828) 369-0796 |
PK-4 | 33 | 471 |
Teaching in Highlands
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands School 545 Pierson Dr Highlands NC 28741 (828) 526-2147 |
KG-12 | 33 | 354 |
Teaching in Topton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nantahala School 213 Windingstairs Rd Topton NC 28781 (828) 321-4388 |
KG-12 | 15 | 96 |