Carter County Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are more than 300 teachers and support staff and five thousand students that are enrolled at the 14 schools operated by Carter County Schools. The tables below display teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Kentucky, due to more localized data not being available. 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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Kentucky Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below details the average salary for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Kentucky. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $40,010 | $22,420-$60,070 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $54,890 | $39,410 - $70,280 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $55,650 | $39,750 - $73,320 |
| Middle School Teacher | $56,110 | $40,420 - $78,460 |
| High School Teacher | $58,160 | $40,650 - $79,040 |
| PE Teacher | $59,620 | $21,060 - $97,200 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Kentucky, 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 displays the average salary for special education teachers in Kentucky.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $40,010 | $22,420-$60,070 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $54,510 | $39,450 - $64,610 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Kentucky, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the state of Kentucky below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $50,840 | $29,370-$82,070 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $89,870 | $64,430 - $122,630 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $58,890 | $35,960 - $81,540 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Kentucky, 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 Carter County Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Kentucky | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $14,952 | $15,369 |
| Administrators | $8,837 | $9,402 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Carter County Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Carter County 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 Carter County Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 335 | 317 | 304 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | - | 15 | 15 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 182 | 160 | 154 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 76 | 71 | 71 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 72 | 66 | 60 |
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 | 115 | 110 | 112 |
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 Carter County Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 302 | 302 | 305 |
| School Administrators | 21 | 19 | 22 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 28 | 27 | 27 |
| Student Support Staff | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Other Support Staff | 252 | 227 | 228 |
| Guidance Counselors | 16 | 14 | 11 |
| Other School Counselors | 16 | 14 | 11 |
Carter County Schools Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Carter County Schools manages 14 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- Boyd County School District (13 Schools)
- Fairview Independent School District (2 Schools)
- Raceland Independent School District (5 Schools)
- Ashland Independent School District (9 Schools)
- Elliott County School District (4 Schools)
Carter County Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Grayson
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carter City Elementary School 13321 Kentucky Stateroute 2 Grayson KY 41143 (606) 474-6121 |
PK-5 | 10 | 136 |
| East Carter County High School 405 Hitchins Rd Grayson KY 41143 (606) 474-5714 |
9-12 | 49 | 817 |
| East Carter Middle School 1 Spirit Ln Grayson KY 41143 (606) 474-5156 |
6-8 | 35 | 598 |
| Heritage Elementary School 4863 South State Hwy 1 Grayson KY 41143 (606) 474-5784 |
PK-5 | 28 | 409 |
| Prichard Elementary School 401 East Main St Grayson KY 41143 (606) 474-8815 |
PK-5 | 44 | 725 |
Teaching in Olive Hill
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Hill Elementary School 825 East Tom T Hall Blvd Olive Hill KY 41164 (606) 286-5385 |
PK-5 | 31 | 546 |
| Tygart Creek Elementary School 19743 West Us Hwy 60 Olive Hill KY 41164 (606) 286-2110 |
PK-5 | 26 | 407 |
| West Carter County High School 365 West Carter Dr Olive Hill KY 41164 (606) 286-2481 |
9-12 | 36 | 585 |
| West Carter Middle School 150 Warrior Dr Olive Hill KY 41164 (606) 286-5354 |
6-8 | 32 | 453 |
Teaching in Rush
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Elementary School 8249 East Us Hwy 60 Rush KY 41168 (606) 474-5756 |
PK-5 | 10 | 139 |