Laurens County School District 55
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Laurens County School District 55 has over six thousand students and 400 teachers and support staff. The Laurens County School District 55 faculty and staff salary figures displayed in the following tables 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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Laurens County School District 55 Teacher Salary Details
The following table details the average salary for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Greenville-Mauldin-Easley region. 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 | $30,090 | $20,830-$39,430 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $52,740 | $39,170 - $65,230 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $51,060 | $39,890 - $61,420 |
| Middle School Teacher | $52,890 | $37,890 - $65,780 |
| High School Teacher | $54,540 | $40,060 - $72,330 |
| PE Teacher | $57,220 | $22,150 - $114,100 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, 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 Laurens County School District 55 and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $49,020 | $31,540 - $63,180 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Greenville-Mauldin-Easley area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $55,090 | $33,990-$90,940 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $91,450 | $63,800 - $124,740 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $50,340 | $32,340 - $69,100 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, 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 Laurens County School District 55 is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,388 | $13,888 |
| Administrators | $13,758 | $23,349 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Laurens County School District 55 Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Laurens County School District 55. 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 Laurens County School District 55 per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 331 | 345 | 358 |
| Preschool Teachers | 13 | 14 | 14 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 16 | 18 | 19 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 210 | 221 | 230 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 91 | 93 | 95 |
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 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
| Teaching Assistants | 119 | 133 | 142 |
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 Laurens County School District 55 are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 105 | 105 | 101 |
| District Support Staff | 25 | 25 | 24 |
| School Administrators | 21 | 20 | 20 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 29 | 31 | 28 |
| Student Support Staff | 20 | 19 | 18 |
| Librarians | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Guidance Counselors | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Laurens County School District 55 Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Laurens County School District 55 oversees 13 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:
- Laurens County School District 56 (6 Schools)
- Spartanburg County School District 04 (4 Schools)
- Greenwood County School District 51 (3 Schools)
- Spartanburg School District Six (14 Schools)
- Greenwood County School District 50 (14 Schools)
Laurens County School District 55 Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Gray Court
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gray Court-Owing Elementary/Middle 9210 Hwy 14 Gray Court SC 29645 (864) 876-2131 |
PK-8 | 43 | 798 |
| Hickory Tavern Elementary/Middle 163 Neely Ferry Rd Gray Court SC 29645 (864) 575-2126 |
PK-8 | 40 | 750 |
Teaching in Laurens
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| E B Morse Elementary School 200 Parkview Dr Laurens SC 29360 (864) 984-7777 |
PK-5 | 36 | 601 |
| Ford Elementary School 601 Lucas Ave Laurens SC 29360 (864) 984-3986 |
PK-5 | 33 | 529 |
| Laurens District 55 High School 5058 Hwy 76 West Laurens SC 29360 (864) 682-3151 |
9-12 | 90 | 1,629 |
| Laurens Elementary School 301 Henry St Laurens SC 29360 (864) 984-3067 |
PK-5 | 40 | 690 |
| Laurens Jr High School 1035 West Main St Laurens SC 29360 (864) 984-2400 |
6-8 | 26 | 449 |
| Sanders Elementary School 609 Green St Laurens SC 29360 (864) 984-0354 |
6-8 | 25 | 322 |
Teaching in Waterloo
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Elementary School 10457 Hwy 221 South Waterloo SC 29384 (864) 677-4670 |
PK-5 | 20 | 295 |