Murray County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Murray County School District manages 11 schools with just over 400 teachers and instructors. The tables below profile teacher salaries at Murray County School District. The data is sourced from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Murray County School District Teacher Salary Details
The table below lists average salary ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Dalton 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 | $39,270 | $23,550-$66,260 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $64,830 | $49,350 - $77,770 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,420 | $45,800 - $78,380 |
| High School Teacher | $61,810 | $44,920 - $78,640 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Dalton, 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 that work for Murray County School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $59,550 | $37,720 - $77,570 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Dalton, 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 Dalton area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $94,170 | $72,540 - $124,000 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $63,020 | $38,780 - $80,570 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Dalton, 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 Murray County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $16,099 | $16,685 |
| Administrators | $8,195 | $13,029 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Murray County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Murray 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 Murray County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 439 | 435 | 435 |
| Preschool Teachers | 15 | 15 | 16 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 32 | 31 | 29 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 167 | 164 | 167 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 162 | 163 | 166 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 63 | 63 | 56 |
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 | 108 | 95 | 88 |
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 Murray County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 327 | 327 | 306 |
| School Administrators | 37 | 39 | 38 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 51 | 47 | 47 |
| Student Support Staff | 28 | 24 | 22 |
| Other Support Staff | 227 | 206 | 187 |
| Guidance Counselors | 10 | 11 | 10 |
Murray County School District Schools
We have listed the 11 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Murray County School District in the list 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:
- Dalton Public Schools (9 Schools)
- Whitfield County School District (22 Schools)
- Gilmer County School District (7 Schools)
- Gordon County School District (11 Schools)
- Calhoun City School District (4 Schools)
Murray County School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Chatsworth
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatsworth Elementary School 500 Green Rd Chatsworth GA 30705 (706) 695-2434 |
PK-6 | 47 | 797 |
| Coker Elementary School 1733 Leonard Bridge Rd Chatsworth GA 30705 (706) 695-0888 |
PK-6 | 45 | 803 |
| Eton Elementary School 829 Hwy 286 Chatsworth GA 30705 (706) 695-3207 |
PK-6 | 37 | 643 |
| Gladden Middle School 700 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd Chatsworth GA 30705 (706) 695-7448 |
7-8 | 32 | 565 |
| Murray County High School 1001 Green Rd Chatsworth GA 30705 (706) 695-1414 |
9-12 | 53 | 864 |
| New Bagley Middle School 4600 Hwy 225 North Chatsworth GA 30705 (706) 695-1115 |
7-8 | 35 | 535 |
| North Murray High School 2662 Mount Carmel Church Rd Chatsworth GA 30705 (706) 695-7760 |
9-12 | 55 | 1,032 |
| Northwest Elementary School 110 Mcentire Circle Chatsworth GA 30705 (706) 695-2262 |
PK-6 | 31 | 525 |
| Spring Place Elementary School 2795 Leonard Bridge Rd Chatsworth GA 30705 (706) 695-2525 |
PK-6 | 42 | 720 |
| Woodlawn Elementary School 4580 Hwy 225 North Chatsworth GA 30705 (706) 517-5213 |
PK-6 | 50 | 923 |
Teaching in Eton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Creek Academy 273 Harris St Eton GA 30724 (706) 517-5355 |
6-12 | 9 | 214 |