Tipton County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Tipton County School District has more than 10,000 students and 700 teachers and support staff. The Tipton County School District teacher salary information presented in the data tables below are taken from several government sources as listed under each salary table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Tipton County School District Teacher Salary Details
The table below displays average salary and ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Memphis local area. 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 | $34,600 | $21,900-$61,620 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $52,690 | $38,340 - $65,350 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $56,700 | $38,920 - $77,370 |
| Middle School Teacher | $54,560 | $37,970 - $72,440 |
| High School Teacher | $58,880 | $45,690 - $80,010 |
| PE Teacher | $47,800 | $20,630 - $79,960 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Memphis, 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 average salary and ranges for special education teachers are employed by Tipton County School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $34,600 | $21,900-$61,620 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $62,970 | $49,230 - $82,230 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Memphis, 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, counselors, and librarians for the Memphis area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $50,330 | $29,080-$73,120 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $93,190 | $65,970 - $129,450 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $62,840 | $39,850 - $82,170 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Memphis, 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 Tipton County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Tennessee | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $12,982 | $13,727 |
| Administrators | $13,421 | $12,573 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Tipton County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Tipton 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 Tipton County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 764 | 753 | 736 |
| Preschool Teachers | 11 | 12 | 11 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 45 | 41 | 43 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 465 | 456 | 447 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 228 | 230 | 221 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 15 | 14 | 14 |
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 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Teaching Assistants | 207 | 207 | 207 |
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 Tipton County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 477 | 477 | 482 |
| School Administrators | 49 | 49 | 47 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Other Support Staff | 375 | 375 | 377 |
| Librarians | 18 | 17 | 18 |
| Guidance Counselors | 23 | 24 | 23 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 9 | 11 | 10 |
Tipton County School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Tipton County School District has 14 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Lauderdale County Schools (8 Schools)
- Haywood County School District (5 Schools)
- Fayette County School District (10 Schools)
- Crockett County School District (5 Schools)
- Dyersburg City School District (4 Schools)
Tipton County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Atoka
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atoka Elementary School 870 Rosemark Rd Atoka TN 38004 (901) 837-5650 |
PK-5 | 57 | 930 |
Teaching in Brighton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Elementary School 1201 Old Hwy 51 South Brighton TN 38011 (901) 837-5860 |
PK-5 | 54 | 808 |
| Brighton High School 8045 Hwy 51 South Brighton TN 38011 (901) 837-5800 |
9-12 | 85 | 1,408 |
| Brighton Middle School 7785 Hwy 51 South Brighton TN 38011 (901) 837-5600 |
6-8 | 54 | 1,013 |
Teaching in Covington
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay Elementary School 474 Academic Dr Covington TN 38019 (901) 475-5121 |
PK-5 | 48 | 652 |
| Covington High School 803 South College Covington TN 38019 (901) 475-5850 |
9-12 | 47 | 741 |
| Covington Integrated Arts Academy 760 Bert Johnston Av Covington TN 38019 (901) 476-1444 |
PK-8 | 44 | 616 |
| Crestview Elementary School 151 Mark A. Walker Bl Covington TN 38019 (901) 475-5925 |
PK-5 | 63 | 970 |
| Crestview Middle School 201 Mark A. Walker Bl Covington TN 38019 (901) 475-5900 |
6-8 | 42 | 597 |
| Tipton County Alternative Learning Center School 800 Bert Johnston Av Covington TN 38019 (901) 475-3502 |
KG-12 | 13 | 87 |
Teaching in Drummonds
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drummonds Elementary School 5068 Drummonds Rd Drummonds TN 38023 (901) 837-5781 |
PK-5 | 48 | 730 |
Teaching in Munford
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munford Elementary School 1200 Mclaughlin Dr Munford TN 38058 (901) 837-5761 |
PK-5 | 52 | 780 |
| Munford High School 1080 Mclaughlin Dr Munford TN 38058 (901) 837-5701 |
9-12 | 72 | 1,308 |
| Munford Middle School 100 Education Av Munford TN 38058 (901) 837-1700 |
6-8 | 51 | 947 |