Atlanta Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Atlanta Public Schools manages 104 schools with more than six thousand educators. The Atlanta Public Schools school administration and teacher salary figures provided below are gathered from several government 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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Atlanta Public Schools Teacher Salary Details
The table below displays the average salary for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta 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 | $39,460 | $23,550-$60,850 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $66,350 | $47,670 - $97,810 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $67,530 | $48,500 - $94,240 |
| Middle School Teacher | $72,260 | $48,320 - $99,080 |
| High School Teacher | $71,230 | $46,750 - $100,290 |
| PE Teacher | $53,650 | $20,470 - $91,050 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, 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 who work for Atlanta Public Schools and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $39,460 | $23,550-$60,850 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $71,990 | $50,260 - $101,040 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, 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 for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $64,550 | $38,380-$98,280 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $103,270 | $78,690 - $129,360 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $65,960 | $38,730 - $100,010 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, 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 Atlanta Public Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,803 | $16,658 |
| Administrators | $13,472 | $13,029 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Atlanta Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Atlanta Public Schools. 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 Atlanta Public Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 6,195 | 6,279 | 6,330 |
| Preschool Teachers | 170 | 159 | 174 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 333 | 342 | 345 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 2,373 | 2,337 | 2,330 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 2,331 | 2,428 | 2,534 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 989 | 1,013 | 947 |
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 | 228 | 235 | 224 |
| Teaching Assistants | 1,149 | 1,128 | 1,158 |
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 Atlanta Public Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 3,910 | 3,910 | 3,811 |
| District Administrators | 67 | 72 | 77 |
| District Support Staff | 141 | 86 | 130 |
| School Administrators | 280 | 278 | 283 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 446 | 457 | 464 |
| Student Support Staff | 542 | 611 | 592 |
| Other Support Staff | 2,357 | 2,406 | 2,265 |
| Librarians | 94 | 96 | 92 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 95 | 96 |
| Guidance Counselors | 173 | 177 | 187 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 58 | 60 | 63 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 115 | 117 | 123 |
Atlanta Public Schools Schools
We have listed the 104 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Atlanta Public Schools 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:
- Atlanta Public Schools (105 Schools)
- Decatur City School District (7 Schools)
- Clayton County Public Schools (63 Schools)
- Fayette County Board of Education (28 Schools)
- DeKalb County School District (135 Schools)
Atlanta Public Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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- Alpharetta (26)
- Atlanta (19)
- College Park (11)
- Duluth (5)
- East Point (9)
- Fairburn (7)
- Hapeville (2)
- Johns Creek (2)
- Milton (2)
- Palmetto (2)
- Roswell (14)
- Sandy Springs (1)
- Union City (3)
Teaching in Alpharetta
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpharetta Elementary School 192 Mayfield Rd Alpharetta GA 30004 (770) 740-7015 |
PK-5 | 49 | 581 |
| Alpharetta High School 3595 Webb Bridge Rd Alpharetta GA 30005 (770) 521-7640 |
9-12 | 123 | 2,066 |
| Amana Academy School 285 South Main St Alpharetta GA 30009 (678) 624-0989 |
KG-8 | 53 | 712 |
| Autrey Mill Middle School 4110 Old Alabama Rd Alpharetta GA 30022 (770) 521-7622 |
6-8 | 95 | 1,379 |
| Barnwell Elementary School 9425 Barnwell Rd Alpharetta GA 30022 (770) 552-4960 |
PK-5 | 52 | 813 |
| Chattahoochee High School 5230 Taylor Rd Alpharetta GA 30022 (770) 521-7600 |
9-12 | 101 | 1,850 |
| Cogburn Woods Elementary School 13080 Cogburn Rd Alpharetta GA 30004 (770) 667-2845 |
PK-5 | 55 | 920 |
| Crabapple Crossing Elementary School 12775 Birmingham Hwy Alpharetta GA 30004 (770) 740-7055 |
PK-5 | 47 | 780 |
| Creek View Elementary School 3995 Webb Bridge Rd Alpharetta GA 30005 (770) 667-2932 |
PK-5 | 56 | 1,000 |
| Dolvin Elementary School 10495 Jones Bridge Rd Alpharetta GA 30022 (770) 740-7020 |
PK-5 | 55 | 897 |
| Freemanville Road High School Site 13025 Birmingham Hwy Alpharetta GA 30004 (770) 740-7000 |
9-12 | 111 | 2,010 |
| Haynes Bridge Middle School 10665 Haynes Bridge Rd Alpharetta GA 30022 (770) 740-7030 |
6-8 | 58 | 741 |
| Holcomb Bridge Middle School 2700 Holcomb Bridge Rd Alpharetta GA 30022 (770) 594-5280 |
6-8 | 67 | 831 |
| Hopewell Middle School 13060 Cogburn Rd Alpharetta GA 30004 (678) 297-3240 |
6-8 | 89 | 1,331 |
| Independence Alternative School 86 School Dr Alpharetta GA 30004 (770) 521-7611 |
9-12 | 21 | 258 |
| Lake Windward Elementary School 11770 East Fox Ct Alpharetta GA 30005 (770) 740-7050 |
PK-5 | 57 | 757 |
| Manning Oaks Elementary School 405 Cumming St Alpharetta GA 30004 (770) 667-2912 |
PK-5 | 53 | 801 |
| Medlock Bridge Elementary School 10215 Medlock Bridge Parkway Alpharetta GA 30022 (770) 623-2980 |
PK-5 | 48 | 648 |
| New Prospect Elementary School 3055 Kimball Bridge Rd Alpharetta GA 30022 (770) 667-2800 |
PK-5 | 40 | 579 |
| Northwestern Middle School 12805 Birmingham Hwy Alpharetta GA 30004 (770) 667-2870 |
6-8 | 90 | 1,347 |
| Ocee Elementary School 4375 Kimball Bridge Rd Alpharetta GA 30022 (770) 667-2960 |
PK-5 | 53 | 811 |
| State Bridge Crossing Elementary School 5530 State Bridge Rd Alpharetta GA 30022 (404) 497-3850 |
PK-5 | 49 | 839 |
| Summit Hill Elementary School 13855 Providence Rd Alpharetta GA 30004 (770) 667-2830 |
PK-5 | 47 | 724 |
| Taylor Road Middle School 5150 Taylor Rd Alpharetta GA 30022 (770) 740-7090 |
6-8 | 74 | 1,036 |
| Teach Charter High School 4100 Old Milton Parkway Alpharetta GA 30005 (770) 475-3223 |
9-12 | 18 | 173 |
| Webb Bridge Middle School 4455 Webb Bridge Rd Alpharetta GA 30005 (770) 667-2940 |
6-8 | 91 | 1,362 |
Teaching in Atlanta
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Creek Middle School 4345 Welcome All Rd Sw Atlanta GA 30349 (404) 669-8030 |
6-8 | 58 | 693 |
| Dunwoody Springs Charter School 8100 Roberts Dr Atlanta GA 30350 (770) 673-4060 |
PK-5 | 57 | 723 |
| Hapeville Charter Career Academy 6045 Buffington Rd Atlanta GA 30349 (404) 766-0101 |
9-12 | 32 | 689 |
| Heards Ferry Elementary School 1050 Heards Ferry Rd Nw Atlanta GA 30328 (770) 933-6190 |
PK-5 | 42 | 680 |
| Heritage Elementary School 2600 Jolly Rd Atlanta GA 30349 (404) 669-8144 |
PK-5 | 54 | 815 |
| High Point Elementary School 520 Greenland Rd Ne Atlanta GA 30342 (404) 843-7716 |
PK-5 | 59 | 870 |
| Kipp Charter School 1286 Washington Ave Atlanta GA 30344 (678) 278-0160 |
5-8 | 20 | 330 |
| Lake Forest Elementary School 5920 Sandy Springs Circlene Atlanta GA 30328 (404) 256-8740 |
PK-5 | 75 | 935 |
| Main Street Charter Academy Elementary 3726 Main St Atlanta GA 30337 (404) 668-0261 |
KG-5 | 35 | 658 |
| Main Street Charter Academy Middle 3480 Main St Atlanta GA 30337 (404) 668-0261 |
6-8 | 14 | 216 |
| North Springs High School 7447 Roswell Rd Ne Atlanta GA 30328 (770) 551-2490 |
9-12 | 95 | 1,618 |
| Randolph Elementary School 5320 Campbellton Rd Sw Atlanta GA 30331 (404) 346-6520 |
PK-5 | 40 | 622 |
| Ridgeview Middle School 5340 Trimble Rd Ne Atlanta GA 30342 (404) 843-7710 |
6-8 | 80 | 1,096 |
| Riverwood High School 5900 Heards Dr Nw Atlanta GA 30328 (404) 847-1980 |
9-12 | 91 | 1,672 |
| Sandtown Middle School 5400 Campbellton Rd Sw Atlanta GA 30331 (404) 346-6500 |
6-8 | 82 | 1,168 |
| Sandy Springs Middle School 8750 Colonel Dr Atlanta GA 30350 (770) 552-4970 |
6-8 | 69 | 880 |
| Spalding Drive Elementary School 130 West Spalding Dr Ne Atlanta GA 30328 (770) 551-5880 |
PK-5 | 35 | 478 |
| Westlake High School 2400 Union Rd Sw Atlanta GA 30331 (404) 346-6400 |
9-12 | 106 | 1,883 |
| Woodland Elementary School 1130 Spalding Dr Atlanta GA 30350 (770) 551-5890 |
PK-5 | 68 | 921 |
Teaching in College Park
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banneker High School 5935 Feldwood Rd College Park GA 30349 (770) 969-3410 |
9-12 | 101 | 1,537 |
| Bethune Elementary School 5925 Old Carriage Dr College Park GA 30349 (770) 991-7940 |
PK-5 | 47 | 742 |
| Cliftondale Elementary School 3340 West Stubbs Rd College Park GA 30349 (404) 768-3600 |
PK-5 | 51 | 876 |
| Feldwood Elementary School 5790 Feldwood Rd College Park GA 30349 (404) 768-3600 |
PK-5 | 55 | 812 |
| Lee Elementary School 4600 Scarborough Rd College Park GA 30349 (404) 669-8025 |
PK-5 | 36 | 495 |
| Mcclarin Alternative School 3605 Main St College Park GA 30337 (404) 669-8080 |
9-12 | 21 | 262 |
| Mcnair Middle School 2800 Burdett Rd College Park GA 30349 (770) 991-4160 |
6-8 | 61 | 829 |
| Nolan Elementary School 2725 Creel Rd College Park GA 30349 (770) 991-7950 |
PK-5 | 49 | 754 |
| S. L. Lewis Elementary School 6201 Connell Rd College Park GA 30349 (770) 969-3450 |
PK-5 | 39 | 543 |
| Stonewall Tell Elementary School 3310 Stonewall Tell Rd College Park GA 30349 (770) 306-3500 |
PK-5 | 63 | 1,048 |
| Tubman Elementary School 2861 Lakeshore Dr College Park GA 30337 (404) 669-8115 |
PK-5 | 42 | 549 |
Teaching in Duluth
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbotts Hill Elementary School 5575 Abbotts Bridge Rd Duluth GA 30097 (770) 667-2860 |
PK-5 | 48 | 752 |
| Findley Oaks Elementary School 5880 Findley Chase Dr Duluth GA 30097 (770) 497-3800 |
PK-5 | 47 | 727 |
| Northview High School 10625 Parsons Rd Duluth GA 30097 (770) 497-3828 |
9-12 | 99 | 1,903 |
| River Trail Middle School 10795 Rogers Circle Duluth GA 30097 (770) 497-3860 |
6-8 | 101 | 1,443 |
| Wilson Creek Elementary School 6115 Wilson Rd Duluth GA 30097 (770) 497-3811 |
PK-5 | 52 | 822 |
Teaching in East Point
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookview Elementary School 3250 Hammarskjold Dr East Point GA 30344 (404) 669-8020 |
PK-5 | 36 | 515 |
| Conley Hills Elementary School 2580 Delowe Dr East Point GA 30344 (404) 669-8170 |
PK-5 | 38 | 514 |
| Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary School 2301 Connally Dr East Point GA 30344 (404) 767-3092 |
PK-5 | 63 | 921 |
| Mount Olive Elementary School 3353 Mount Olive Rd East Point GA 30344 (404) 669-8050 |
PK-5 | 44 | 661 |
| Oak Knoll Elementary School 2626 Hogan Rd East Point GA 30344 (404) 669-8060 |
PK-5 | 35 | 462 |
| Parklane Elementary School 2809 Blount St East Point GA 30344 (404) 669-8070 |
PK-5 | 37 | 475 |
| Paul D. West Middle School 2376 Headland Dr East Point GA 30344 (404) 669-8130 |
6-8 | 58 | 756 |
| Tri-Cities High School 2575 Harris St East Point GA 30344 (404) 669-8200 |
9-12 | 111 | 1,650 |
| Woodland Middle School 2745 Stone Rd East Point GA 30344 (404) 346-6420 |
6-8 | 79 | 1,099 |
Teaching in Fairburn
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek Middle School 7415 Herndon Rd Fairburn GA 30213 (770) 969-6080 |
6-8 | 73 | 968 |
| Campbell Elementary School 91 Elder St Fairburn GA 30213 (770) 969-3430 |
PK-5 | 67 | 871 |
| Creekside High School 7405 Herndon Rd Fairburn GA 30213 (770) 306-4300 |
9-12 | 88 | 1,433 |
| E. C. West Elementary School 7040 Rivertown Rd Fairburn GA 30213 (770) 969-3460 |
PK-5 | 55 | 795 |
| Langston Hughes High School 7501 Hall Rd Fairburn GA 30213 (404) 768-3600 |
9-12 | 102 | 1,808 |
| New Elementary School Site (b-2) 7250 Hall Rd Fairburn GA 30213 (404) 763-3600 |
PK-5 | 53 | 811 |
| Renaissance Middle School 7155 Hall Rd Fairburn GA 30213 (770) 306-4330 |
6-8 | 85 | 1,267 |
Teaching in Hapeville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hapeville Charter Middle School 3510 Atlanta Ave Hapeville GA 30354 (404) 767-7730 |
6-8 | 28 | 560 |
| Hapeville Elementary School 3440 North Fulton Ave Hapeville GA 30354 (404) 669-8220 |
PK-5 | 49 | 715 |
Teaching in Johns Creek
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Creek High School 5575 State Bridge Rd Johns Creek GA 30022 (404) 763-5537 |
9-12 | 104 | 1,974 |
| Shakerag Elementary School 10885 Rogers Circle Johns Creek GA 30097 (770) 497-3880 |
PK-5 | 48 | 834 |
Teaching in Milton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Falls Elementary School 14865 Birmingham Hwy Milton GA 30004 (770) 667-2820 |
PK-5 | 48 | 760 |
| Cambridge High School 2845 Bethany Bnd Milton GA 30004 (770) 667-2883 |
9-12 | 82 | 1,532 |
Teaching in Palmetto
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Baptist Children's Home and Family Ministries School 9250 Hutcheson Ferry Rd Palmetto GA 30268 (770) 463-3344 |
3-11 | 3 | 16 |
| Palmetto Elementary School 505 Carlton Rd Palmetto GA 30268 (770) 463-6100 |
PK-5 | 43 | 568 |
Teaching in Roswell
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial High School 9310 Scott Rd Roswell GA 30076 (770) 650-4230 |
9-12 | 125 | 1,894 |
| Crabapple Middle School 10700 Crabapple Rd Roswell GA 30075 (770) 552-4520 |
6-8 | 67 | 940 |
| Elkins Pointe Middle School 11290 Elkins Rd Roswell GA 30076 (770) 667-2892 |
6-8 | 83 | 1,102 |
| Fulton Sunshine Charter Elementary 1335 Northmeadow Parkway Roswell GA 30076 (770) 410-1500 |
KG-5 | 36 | 566 |
| Hembree Springs Elementary School 815 Hembree Rd Roswell GA 30076 (770) 667-2902 |
PK-5 | 62 | 812 |
| Hillside Elementary School 9250 Scott Rd Roswell GA 30076 (770) 552-6362 |
PK-5 | 58 | 700 |
| Jackson Elementary School 1400 Martin Rd Roswell GA 30076 (770) 594-5290 |
PK-5 | 50 | 636 |
| Mimosa Elementary School 1550 Warsaw Rd Roswell GA 30076 (770) 552-4540 |
PK-5 | 93 | 1,123 |
| Mountain Park Elementary School 11895 Mountain Park Rd Roswell GA 30075 (770) 552-4530 |
PK-5 | 59 | 854 |
| Northwood Elementary School 10200 Wooten Rd Roswell GA 30076 (770) 552-6390 |
PK-5 | 52 | 758 |
| River Eves Elementary School 9000 Eves Rd Roswell GA 30076 (770) 552-4550 |
PK-5 | 60 | 847 |
| Roswell High School 11595 King Rd Roswell GA 30075 (770) 552-4500 |
9-12 | 135 | 2,218 |
| Roswell North Elementary School 10525 Woodstock Rd Roswell GA 30075 (770) 552-6320 |
PK-5 | 68 | 1,050 |
| Sweet Apple Elementary School 12025 Etris Rd Roswell GA 30075 (770) 643-3310 |
PK-5 | 47 | 719 |
Teaching in Sandy Springs
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ison Springs Elementary School 8261 Ison Rd Sandy Springs GA 30350 (770) 673-4020 |
PK-5 | 54 | 762 |
Teaching in Union City
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gullatt Elementary School 6110 Dodson Rd Union City GA 30291 (770) 969-3425 |
PK-5 | 32 | 457 |
| Liberty Point Elementary School 9000 Highpoint Rd Union City GA 30291 (770) 306-3510 |
PK-5 | 52 | 738 |
| Oakley Elementary School 7220 Oakley Ter Union City GA 30291 (770) 774-4057 |
PK-5 | 54 | 804 |