WS/FCS -- Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Based on recent publications, over 4,000 teachers and support staff are employed at WS/FCS. The tables below provide school administration and teacher salaries at WS/FCS. The data is taken 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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WS/FCS Teacher Salary Details
The table below displays the average salary for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Winston-Salem 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 | $33,510 | $22,130-$51,910 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $52,630 | $37,360 - $61,180 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $51,110 | $37,820 - $60,430 |
| Middle School Teacher | $50,130 | $38,720 - $61,460 |
| High School Teacher | $52,020 | $38,970 - $62,000 |
| PE Teacher | $54,310 | $22,750 - $79,480 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Winston-Salem, 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 the average salary for special education teachers that work for WS/FCS and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $50,140 | $37,930 - $59,060 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Winston-Salem, 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, including counselors and librarians for the Winston-Salem area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $49,750 | $35,680-$65,750 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $82,760 | $61,480 - $105,230 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $51,040 | $36,660 - $64,140 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Winston-Salem, 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 WS/FCS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $13,864 | $12,727 |
| Administrators | $13,425 | $12,997 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by WS/FCS. 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 WS/FCS per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 3,626 | 3,646 | 3,714 |
| Preschool Teachers | 43 | 43 | 42 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 182 | 257 | 242 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 2,159 | 2,223 | 2,241 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 1,187 | 1,068 | 1,144 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 56 | 56 | 45 |
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 | 43 | 42 | 44 |
| Teaching Assistants | 878 | 853 | 881 |
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 WS/FCS are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 2,028 | 2,028 | 2,055 |
| District Administrators | 20 | 22 | 22 |
| District Support Staff | 154 | 152 | 151 |
| School Administrators | 189 | 187 | 197 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 286 | 280 | 292 |
| Student Support Staff | 339 | 356 | 391 |
| Other Support Staff | 1,058 | 1,031 | 1,003 |
| Librarians | 67 | 66 | 69 |
| Guidance Counselors | 132 | 136 | 142 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 46 | 50 | 50 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 83 | 83 | 88 |
WS/FCS Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, WS/FCS has 81 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:
- Stokes County Schools District (20 Schools)
- Yadkin County Schools District (14 Schools)
- Thomasville City Schools District (4 Schools)
- Lexington City Schools District (7 Schools)
- Davie County Schools (12 Schools)
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
- Clemmons (4)
- Kernersville (11)
- Lewisville (1)
- Pfafftown (2)
- Rural Hall (1)
- Tobaccoville (1)
- Walkertown (4)
- Winston Salem (34)
- Winston-Salem (22)
Teaching in Clemmons
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clemmons Elementary School 6200 Bingham Ave Clemmons NC 27012 (336) 712-4444 |
KG-5 | 45 | 741 |
| Frank Morgan Elementary 3210 Village Point Dr Clemmons NC 27012 (336) 727-2816 |
KG-5 | 51 | 812 |
| Southwest Elementary School 1631 Southwest School Dr Clemmons NC 27012 (336) 712-4422 |
KG-5 | 29 | 418 |
| West Forsyth High School 1735 Lewisvilleclemmons Clemmons NC 27012 (336) 712-4400 |
9-12 | 106 | 2,032 |
Teaching in Kernersville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb's Creek Elementary School 1109 Salem Crossing Rd Kernersville NC 27284 (336) 703-6757 |
PK-5 | 50 | 837 |
| Cash Elementary School 4700 Old Hollow Rd Kernersville NC 27284 (336) 703-4174 |
PK-5 | 45 | 680 |
| East Forsyth High School 2500 West Mountain St Kernersville NC 27284 (336) 727-2265 |
9-12 | 99 | 1,843 |
| East Forsyth Middle School 810 Bagley Dr Kernersville NC 27284 (336) 703-6765 |
6-8 | 51 | 764 |
| Kernersville Elementary School 512 West Mountain St Kernersville NC 27284 (336) 703-4100 |
KG-5 | 62 | 865 |
| Kernersville Middle School 110 Brown Rd Kernersville NC 27284 (336) 996-5566 |
6-8 | 47 | 829 |
| Piney Grove Elementary School 1500 Piney Grove Rd Kernersville NC 27284 (336) 993-0372 |
PK-5 | 37 | 597 |
| R B Glenn High School 1600 Union Cross Rd Kernersville NC 27284 (336) 771-4500 |
9-12 | 95 | 1,632 |
| Sedge Garden Elementary School 475 Sedge Garden Rd Kernersville NC 27284 (336) 771-4545 |
PK-5 | 53 | 751 |
| Southeast Middle School 1200 Old Salem Rd Kernersville NC 27284 (336) 996-5848 |
6-8 | 71 | 1,187 |
| Union Cross Elementary School 4300 High Point Rd Kernersville NC 27284 (336) 769-9031 |
KG-5 | 47 | 757 |
Teaching in Lewisville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisville Elementary School 150 Lucy Ln Lewisville NC 27023 (336) 945-5355 |
KG-5 | 37 | 639 |
Teaching in Pfafftown
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reagen High School 3750 Transou Rd Pfafftown NC 27040 (336) 703-6776 |
9-12 | 90 | 1,808 |
| Vienna Elementary School 1975 Chickasha Rd Pfafftown NC 27040 (336) 703-4178 |
KG-5 | 39 | 649 |
Teaching in Rural Hall
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Hall Elementary School 275 College St Rural Hall NC 27045 (336) 703-6789 |
KG-5 | 38 | 647 |
Teaching in Tobaccoville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Richmond Elementary School 6315 Tobaccoville Rd Tobaccoville NC 27050 (336) 924-2451 |
KG-5 | 29 | 478 |
Teaching in Walkertown
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Fork Elementary School 3125 Williston Rd Walkertown NC 27051 (336) 727-2995 |
PK-5 | 29 | 325 |
| Walkertown Elementary School 2971 Main St Walkertown NC 27051 (336) 595-2311 |
PK-5 | 48 | 815 |
| Walkertown High 5801 Sullivantown Rd Walkertown NC 27051 (336) 703-4151 |
9-12 | 38 | 647 |
| Walkertown Middle School 5240 Sullivantown Rd Walkertown NC 27051 (336) 703-4154 |
6-8 | 47 | 740 |
Teaching in Winston Salem
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Elementary School 1250 Bolton St Winston Salem NC 27103 (336) 774-4626 |
PK-5 | 44 | 474 |
| Brunson Elementary School 155 North Hawthorne Rd Winston Salem NC 27104 (336) 727-2856 |
KG-5 | 38 | 604 |
| Carter Vocational High School 851 Highland Court Winston Salem NC 27101 (336) 771-4590 |
9-12 | 34 | 164 |
| Carver High School 3545 Carver School Rd Winston Salem NC 27105 (336) 727-2987 |
9-12 | 43 | 565 |
| Children's Center School 2315 Coliseum Dr Winston Salem NC 27106 (336) 727-2440 |
PK-5 | 15 | 53 |
| Early College of Forsyth County School 2100 Silas Creek Prky Winston Salem NC 27103 (336) 757-3290 |
9-12 | 9 | 230 |
| Easton Elementary School 734 East Clemmonsville Rd Winston Salem NC 27107 (336) 771-4520 |
PK-5 | 45 | 514 |
| Forest Park Elementary School 2019 Milford St Winston Salem NC 27107 (336) 771-4530 |
PK-5 | 48 | 588 |
| Griffith Elementary School 1385 West Clemmonsville Rd Winston Salem NC 27127 (336) 771-4544 |
PK-5 | 44 | 537 |
| Hall-Woodward Elementary School 125 Nicholson Rd Winston Salem NC 27107 (336) 771-4555 |
PK-5 | 54 | 688 |
| Hanes Middle School 2900 Indiana Ave Winston Salem NC 27105 (336) 703-4171 |
6-8 | 57 | 945 |
| Ibraham Elementary School 5036 Old Walkertown Winston Salem NC 27105 (336) 661-4850 |
PK-5 | 41 | 457 |
| Kennedy Learning School 890 East 11th St Winston Salem NC 27101 (336) 727-2085 |
6-12 | 39 | 346 |
| Kimberley Park Elementary School 1700 Old Cherry St Winston Salem NC 27105 (336) 727-2116 |
PK-5 | 25 | 271 |
| Konnoak Elementary School 3200 Renon Rd Winston Salem NC 27127 (336) 703-4163 |
PK-5 | 53 | 698 |
| Latham Elementary School 986 Hutton St Winston Salem NC 27101 (336) 727-2310 |
PK-5 | 42 | 462 |
| Lowrance Middle School 2900 Indiana Ave Winston Salem NC 27105 (336) 727-2816 |
6-8 | 25 | 120 |
| Mineral Springs Elementary School 4527 Ogburn Ave Winston Salem NC 27105 (336) 661-4860 |
KG-5 | 48 | 624 |
| Mineral Springs Middle School 4559 Ogburn Ave Winston Salem NC 27105 (336) 661-4870 |
6-8 | 36 | 412 |
| Moore Elementary School 451 Knollwood St Winston Salem NC 27103 (336) 727-2860 |
PK-5 | 39 | 620 |
| Mount Tabor High School 342 Petree Rd Winston Salem NC 27106 (336) 774-4600 |
9-12 | 84 | 1,549 |
| North Forsyth High School 5705 Shattalon Dr Winston Salem NC 27105 (336) 661-4880 |
9-12 | 78 | 1,167 |
| Northwest Middle School 5501 Murray Rd Winston Salem NC 27106 (336) 924-5126 |
6-8 | 63 | 949 |
| Old Town Elementary School 3930 Reynolda Rd Winston Salem NC 27106 (336) 924-2915 |
PK-5 | 56 | 595 |
| Paisley Middle School 1400 Grant Ave Winston Salem NC 27105 (336) 703-4168 |
6-10 | 49 | 817 |
| Parkland High School 1600 Brewer Rd Winston Salem NC 27127 (336) 771-4700 |
9-12 | 86 | 1,259 |
| Philo Middle School 410 Haverhill St Winston Salem NC 27127 (336) 703-4165 |
6-8 | 40 | 531 |
| Reynolds High School 301 North Hawthorne Rd Winston Salem NC 27104 (336) 727-2061 |
9-12 | 93 | 1,717 |
| Sherwood Forest Elementary School 1055 Yorkshire Rd Winston Salem NC 27106 (336) 774-4646 |
PK-5 | 43 | 578 |
| South Fork Elementary School 4332 Country Club Rd Winston Salem NC 27104 (336) 774-4664 |
PK-5 | 47 | 509 |
| Speas Elementary School 2000 West Polo Rd Winston Salem NC 27106 (336) 774-4699 |
PK-5 | 30 | 399 |
| The Downtown School 601 North Cherry St Winston Salem NC 27101 (336) 727-2914 |
PK-8 | 35 | 385 |
| Whitaker Elementary School 2600 Buena Vista Rd Winston Salem NC 27104 (336) 727-2244 |
KG-5 | 37 | 626 |
| Wiley Middle School 1400 Northwest Blvd Winston Salem NC 27104 (336) 727-2378 |
6-8 | 43 | 536 |
Teaching in Winston-Salem
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Elementary School 1647 Ashley School Circle Winston-Salem NC 27105 (336) 727-2343 |
PK-5 | 43 | 497 |
| Atkins Academic & Technology High 3605 Old Greensboro Rd Winston-Salem NC 27101 (336) 703-6754 |
9-12 | 34 | 479 |
| Clemmons Middle School 3785 Fraternity Church Rd Winston-Salem NC 27127 (336) 774-4677 |
6-8 | 55 | 918 |
| Cook Elementary School 920 11th St Nw Winston-Salem NC 27195 (336) 727-2784 |
PK-5 | 25 | 253 |
| Flat Rock Middle School 4648 Ebert Rd Winston-Salem NC 27284 (336) 703-6762 |
6-8 | 59 | 883 |
| Gibson Elementary School 2020 Walker Rd Winston-Salem NC 27106 (336) 922-6612 |
PK-5 | 56 | 755 |
| Griffith Alternative School 2700 South Main St Winston-Salem NC 27127 (336) 771-4580 |
6-12 | 19 | 59 |
| Hospital / Homebound Education Center School 2020 East 12th St Winston-Salem NC 27101 (336) 727-2788 |
KG-12 | 15 | 68 |
| Jacket Academy at Carver High 3545 Carver School Rd Winston-Salem NC 27105 (336) 727-2987 |
9-12 | 3 | 16 |
| Jefferson Elementary School 4000 Jefferson School Ln Winston-Salem NC 27106 (336) 923-2110 |
KG-5 | 41 | 556 |
| Jefferson Middle School 3500 Sally Kirk Rd Winston-Salem NC 27106 (336) 774-4630 |
6-8 | 73 | 1,252 |
| Kimmel Farm Elementary School 4672 Ebert Rd Winston-Salem NC 27284 (336) 703-6760 |
KG-5 | 48 | 825 |
| Kingswood School 1001 Reynolda Rd Winston-Salem NC 27104 (336) 703-4128 |
KG-12 | 11 | 51 |
| Meadowlark Elementary School 401 Meadowlark Dr Winston-Salem NC 27106 (336) 924-3434 |
KG-5 | 56 | 894 |
| Meadowlark Middle School 301 Meadowlark Dr Winston-Salem NC 27106 (336) 922-1730 |
6-8 | 63 | 1,153 |
| Middle College of Forsyth County School 2100 Silas Creek Parkway Winston-Salem NC 27103 (336) 734-7163 |
11-12 | 4 | 74 |
| North Hills Elementary School 340 Alspaugh Dr Winston-Salem NC 27105 (336) 703-4176 |
PK-5 | 39 | 460 |
| Petree Elementary School 3815 Old Greensboro Rd Winston-Salem NC 27101 (336) 748-3454 |
PK-5 | 34 | 392 |
| Smith Farm Elementary 4250 Johnny Knoll Ln Winston-Salem NC 27107 (336) 703-4188 |
KG-3 | 17 | 216 |
| The Special Children's School 4505 Shattalon Dr Winston-Salem NC 27106 (336) 924-9309 |
PK-5 | 13 | 18 |
| Ward Elementary School 3775 Fraternity Church Rd Winston-Salem NC 27127 (336) 774-4676 |
PK-5 | 49 | 678 |
| Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy 1215 North Cameron Ave Winston-Salem NC 27101 (336) 727-2781 |
6-12 | 34 | 434 |