Whitfield County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
According to published data more than 800 teachers and support staff are employed at Whitfield County School District. The Whitfield County School District teacher and administration salary details displayed below are gathered from several 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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Whitfield County School District Teacher Salary Details
This table details the average salary for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Dalton 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 | $39,270 | $23,550-$66,260 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $64,830 | $49,350 - $77,770 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,420 | $45,800 - $78,380 |
| High School Teacher | $61,810 | $44,920 - $78,640 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Dalton, 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 details the average salary for special education teachers that work for Whitfield County School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $59,550 | $37,720 - $77,570 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Dalton, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators and support staff for the Dalton area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $94,170 | $72,540 - $124,000 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $63,020 | $38,780 - $80,570 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Dalton, 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 Whitfield County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $17,863 | $16,684 |
| Administrators | $13,890 | $13,029 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Whitfield County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Whitfield 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 Whitfield County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 850 | 860 | 867 |
| Preschool Teachers | 15 | 14 | 14 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 59 | 55 | 52 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 359 | 362 | 366 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 320 | 329 | 332 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 97 | 100 | 103 |
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 | 14 | 21 | 21 |
| Teaching Assistants | 162 | 168 | 166 |
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 Whitfield County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 520 | 520 | 514 |
| District Administrators | 15 | 15 | 13 |
| District Support Staff | 16 | 13 | 12 |
| School Administrators | 49 | 52 | 52 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 65 | 70 | 66 |
| Student Support Staff | 67 | 70 | 71 |
| Other Support Staff | 321 | 301 | 300 |
| Librarians | 22 | 22 | 21 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 12 | 11 |
| Guidance Counselors | 31 | 33 | 32 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 18 | 20 | 19 |
Whitfield County School District Schools
We have listed the 22 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Whitfield County School District 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:
- Dalton Public Schools (9 Schools)
- Murray County School District (11 Schools)
- Catoosa County School District (16 Schools)
- Gordon County School District (11 Schools)
- Calhoun City School District (4 Schools)
Whitfield County School District Map & Boundaries
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Teaching in Cohutta
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cohutta Elementary School 254 Wolfe St Cohutta GA 30710 (706) 694-8812 |
PK-5 | 22 | 322 |
Teaching in Dalton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch Elementary School 1819 Riverbend Rd Dalton GA 30721 (706) 278-7550 |
PK-5 | 39 | 579 |
| Beaverdale Elementary School 1350 Prater Mill Rd Ne Dalton GA 30721 (706) 275-4414 |
PK-5 | 33 | 427 |
| Cedar Ridge Elementary School 311 Cedar Ridge Rd Se Dalton GA 30721 (706) 712-8400 |
PK-5 | 41 | 533 |
| Coahulla Creek High School 3361 Crow Rd Ne Dalton GA 30721 (706) 694-4900 |
9-12 | 50 | 963 |
| Dawnville Elementary School 1380 Dawnville Rd Ne Dalton GA 30721 (706) 259-3914 |
PK-5 | 39 | 540 |
| Dug Gap Elementary School 2032 Dug Gap Rd Dalton GA 30720 (706) 226-3919 |
PK-5 | 31 | 436 |
| Eastbrook Middle School 1382 Eastbrook Rd Se Dalton GA 30721 (706) 278-6135 |
6-8 | 44 | 671 |
| Eastside Elementary School 102 Hill Rd Dalton GA 30721 (706) 278-3074 |
PK-5 | 42 | 563 |
| New Hope Elementary School 1175 New Hope Rd Nw Dalton GA 30720 (706) 673-3180 |
KG-5 | 42 | 609 |
| New Hope Middle School 1325 New Hope Rd Nw Dalton GA 30720 (706) 673-2295 |
6-8 | 34 | 550 |
| North Whitfield Middle School 3264 Cleveland Rd Dalton GA 30721 (706) 259-3381 |
6-8 | 55 | 863 |
| Phoenix High School 2300 Maddox Chapel Rd Ne Dalton GA 30721 (706) 876-3600 |
9-12 | 7 | 168 |
| Pleasant Grove Elementary School 2725 Cleveland Hwy Dalton GA 30721 (706) 259-3920 |
KG-5 | 35 | 470 |
| Southeast Whitfield County High School 1954 Riverbend Rd Dalton GA 30721 (706) 226-2753 |
9-12 | 87 | 1,336 |
| Valley Point Elementary School 3798 South Dixie Rd Se Dalton GA 30720 (706) 277-3259 |
PK-5 | 36 | 512 |
| Valley Point Middle School 3796 South Dixie Rd Dalton GA 30721 (706) 277-9662 |
6-8 | 31 | 454 |
| Varnell Elementary School 3900 Cleveland Rd Dalton GA 30721 (706) 694-3471 |
KG-5 | 33 | 482 |
Teaching in Rocky Face
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Elementary School 1815 Utility Rd Rocky Face GA 30740 (706) 673-6531 |
KG-5 | 39 | 619 |
| Westside Middle School 580 Lafayette Rd Sw Rocky Face GA 30740 (706) 673-2611 |
6-8 | 31 | 523 |
Teaching in Tunnel Hill
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Whitfield County High School 1651 Tunnel Hill Varnell Rd Tunnel Hill GA 30755 (706) 673-6533 |
9-12 | 67 | 1,310 |
| Tunnel Hill Elementary School 203 East School St Tunnel Hill GA 30755 (706) 673-4550 |
KG-5 | 23 | 329 |