Mercer County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Mercer County School District has more than 3,000 students and 200 teachers and instructors. The tables below detail teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Kentucky, due to more localized data not being available. The data is obtained 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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Kentucky Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table lists salary ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Kentucky. 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 | $40,010 | $22,420-$60,070 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $54,890 | $39,410 - $70,280 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $55,650 | $39,750 - $73,320 |
| Middle School Teacher | $56,110 | $40,420 - $78,460 |
| High School Teacher | $58,160 | $40,650 - $79,040 |
| PE Teacher | $59,620 | $21,060 - $97,200 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Kentucky, 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 salary ranges for special education teachers in Kentucky.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $40,010 | $22,420-$60,070 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $54,510 | $39,450 - $64,610 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Kentucky, 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 for the state of Kentucky below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $50,840 | $29,370-$82,070 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $89,870 | $64,430 - $122,630 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $58,890 | $35,960 - $81,540 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Kentucky, 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 Mercer County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Kentucky | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,130 | $15,368 |
| Administrators | $10,047 | $9,402 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Mercer County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Mercer 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 Mercer County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 185 | 183 | 184 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 90 | 92 | 92 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 51 | 48 | 50 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 34 | 33 | 31 |
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 | 43 | 44 | 42 |
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 Mercer County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 197 | 197 | 193 |
| District Support Staff | 13 | 11 | 11 |
| School Administrators | 15 | 16 | 16 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Student Support Staff | 13 | 12 | 12 |
| Other Support Staff | 127 | 129 | 124 |
Mercer County School District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Mercer County School District oversees 8 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:
- Burgin Independent School District (2 Schools)
- Boyle County School District (7 Schools)
- Danville Independent School District (7 Schools)
- Jessamine County Schools (13 Schools)
- Anderson County School District (8 Schools)
Mercer County School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Harlow Early Learning Center 530 Perryville Rd Harrodsburg KY 40330 (859) 733-7020 |
PK-KG | 17 | 332 |
| Harrodsburg Day Treatment Center Alternative School 937 Moberly Rd Harrodsburg KY 40330 (859) 733-7120 |
6-12 | 2 | 14 |
| Kenneth D King Middle School 1101 Moberly Rd Harrodsburg KY 40330 (859) 733-7060 |
6-8 | 40 | 676 |
| Mercer Central 937 Moberly Rd Harrodsburg KY 40330 (859) 733-7120 |
9-12 | 2 | 26 |
| Mercer County 9th Grade Academy 937 Moberly Rd Harrodsburg KY 40330 (859) 733-7100 |
9-9 | 14 | 227 |
| Mercer County Elementary School 741 Tapp Rd Harrodsburg KY 40330 (859) 733-7040 |
1-5 | 46 | 633 |
| Mercer County Intermediate School 443 East Lexington St Harrodsburg KY 40330 (859) 733-7080 |
4-5 | 26 | 417 |
| Mercer County Senior High School 1124 Moberly Rd Harrodsburg KY 40330 (859) 733-7160 |
9-12 | 38 | 635 |