CCS -- Catawba County Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
It is estimated that over 1000 educators are employed at CCS. The tables below profile teacher salaries at CCS. The data is sourced 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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CCS Teacher Salary Details
The following table lists average salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton 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 | $29,670 | $21,290-$37,610 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $46,970 | $37,150 - $57,180 |
| Middle School Teacher | $49,130 | $37,860 - $58,570 |
| High School Teacher | $51,380 | $38,280 - $61,250 |
| PE Teacher | $46,380 | $22,200 - $64,720 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, 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 lists average salary ranges for special education teachers are employed by CCS and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $46,510 | $36,700 - $56,710 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, 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 Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $45,820 | $30,550-$62,420 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $73,460 | $60,130 - $86,970 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $51,120 | $37,930 - $61,620 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, 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 CCS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $14,277 | $12,730 |
| Administrators | $14,983 | $12,997 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Catawba County Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by CCS. 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 CCS per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,063 | 1,064 | 1,054 |
| Preschool Teachers | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 64 | 70 | 71 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 646 | 636 | 632 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 323 | 328 | 318 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 19 | 18 | 20 |
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 | 258 | 245 | 243 |
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 CCS are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 650 | 650 | 628 |
| District Administrators | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| District Support Staff | 46 | 45 | 43 |
| School Administrators | 61 | 63 | 61 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 61 | 60 | 60 |
| Student Support Staff | 125 | 128 | 129 |
| Other Support Staff | 302 | 336 | 317 |
| Librarians | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Guidance Counselors | 44 | 44 | 43 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 24 | 24 | 24 |
CCS Schools
We have listed the 28 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by CCS 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:
- Newton Conover City Schools District (7 Schools)
- Hickory City Schools District (9 Schools)
- Lincoln County Schools District (24 Schools)
- Alexander County Schools (10 Schools)
- Iredell-Statesville Schools (36 Schools)
Catawba County Schools Map & Boundaries
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Teaching in Catawba
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandys High School 5040 East Bandys Rd Catawba NC 28609 (828) 241-3171 |
9-12 | 52 | 865 |
| Catawba Intermediate School 5415 Hudson Chapel Rd Catawba NC 28609 (828) 241-3131 |
PK-6 | 34 | 490 |
| Catawba Rosenwald Education Center School 403 6th Ave Sw Catawba NC 28609 (828) 241-2734 |
5-12 | 14 | 46 |
Teaching in Claremont
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunker Hill High School 4675 Oxford School Rd Claremont NC 28610 (828) 241-3355 |
9-12 | 56 | 953 |
| Claremont Elementary School 3384 East Main St Claremont NC 28610 (828) 459-7921 |
PK-6 | 29 | 383 |
| Mill Creek Middle School 1041 Shiloh Rd Claremont NC 28610 (828) 241-2711 |
7-8 | 27 | 483 |
| Oxford Elementary School 5915 Oxford School Rd Claremont NC 28610 (828) 459-7220 |
PK-6 | 38 | 624 |
| River Bend Middle School 4670 Oxford School Rd Claremont NC 28610 (828) 241-2754 |
7-8 | 31 | 531 |
Teaching in Conover
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyle Creek Elementary School 1845 Edgewater Dr Nw Conover NC 28613 (828) 464-0299 |
KG-6 | 37 | 523 |
| Saint Stephens Elementary School 684 30th St Ne Conover NC 28613 (828) 256-2570 |
KG-6 | 49 | 738 |
Teaching in Hickory
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catawba Valley Early College High School 2550 Hwy 70 Se Hickory NC 28602 (828) 485-2980 |
9-12 | 13 | 353 |
| Clyde Campbell Elementary School 2121 35th Ave Dr Ne Hickory NC 28601 (828) 256-2769 |
KG-6 | 32 | 531 |
| Harry M Arndt Middle School 3350 34th St Dr Ne Hickory NC 28601 (828) 256-9545 |
7-8 | 39 | 695 |
| Mountain View Elementary School 5911 Dwayne Starnes Rd Hickory NC 28602 (828) 294-2020 |
PK-6 | 44 | 778 |
| Saint Stephens High School 3205 34th St Dr Ne Hickory NC 28601 (828) 256-9841 |
9-12 | 70 | 1,258 |
| Snow Creek Elementary School 3238 Snow Creek Rd Hickory NC 28601 (828) 256-2335 |
PK-6 | 34 | 542 |
| Webb a Murray Elementary School 3901 Section House Rd Hickory NC 28601 (828) 256-2196 |
PK-6 | 32 | 411 |
Teaching in Maiden
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles H Tuttle Middle School 2872 Water Plant Rd Maiden NC 28650 (828) 428-3080 |
KG-6 | 32 | 521 |
| Maiden Elementary School 201 North Main Ave Maiden NC 28650 (828) 428-8769 |
KG-6 | 34 | 529 |
| Maiden High School 600 West Main St Maiden NC 28650 (828) 428-8197 |
9-12 | 50 | 839 |
| Maiden Middle School 518 North C Ave Maiden NC 28650 (828) 428-2326 |
7-8 | 28 | 476 |
Teaching in Newton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balls Creek Elementary School 2620 Balls Creek Rd Newton NC 28658 (828) 464-4766 |
PK-6 | 38 | 614 |
| Blackburn Elementary School 4377 West Nc 10 Hwy Newton NC 28658 (704) 462-1344 |
KG-6 | 39 | 710 |
| Fred T Foard High School 3407 Plateau Rd Newton NC 28658 (704) 462-1496 |
9-12 | 61 | 1,013 |
| Jacobs Fork Middle School 3431 Plateau Rd Newton NC 28658 (704) 462-1827 |
7-8 | 31 | 530 |
| Startown Elementary School 4119 Startown Rd Newton NC 28658 (828) 464-1257 |
PK-6 | 36 | 569 |
Teaching in Sherrills Ford
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherrills Ford Elementary School 8103 Sherrills Ford Rd Sherrills Ford NC 28673 (828) 478-2662 |
KG-6 | 31 | 564 |
Teaching in Vale
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banoak Elementary School 7651 West Nc 10 Hwy Vale NC 28168 (704) 462-2849 |
KG-6 | 21 | 307 |