Whitley County Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Whitley County Schools has more than 4,000 students and 300 teachers and instructors. The tables below profile school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Kentucky, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained through 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 lists the average salary for teachers that is sourced 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 details 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 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 Whitley County Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Kentucky | |
|---|---|---|
| Administrators | $2,021 | - |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Whitley County Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Whitley 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 Whitley County Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 332 | 318 | 301 |
| Preschool Teachers | 13 | 14 | 12 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 161 | 154 | 179 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 67 | 64 | 64 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 79 | 76 | 36 |
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 | 144 | 138 | 128 |
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 Whitley County Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 312 | 312 | 328 |
| District Support Staff | 17 | 20 | 21 |
| School Administrators | 25 | 27 | 28 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 20 | 19 | 20 |
| Student Support Staff | 11 | 10 | 16 |
| Other Support Staff | 235 | 229 | 235 |
Whitley County Schools Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Whitley County Schools operates 10 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:
- Williamsburg Independent School District (2 Schools)
- Corbin Independent School District (10 Schools)
- Mccreary County School District (8 Schools)
- Knox County Public Schools (12 Schools)
- Pineville Independent School District (4 Schools)
Whitley County Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Corbin
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove Elementary School 4505 Cumberland Falls Rd Corbin KY 40701 (606) 549-7867 |
PK-6 | 39 | 677 |
Teaching in Rockholds
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitley County Alternative School 29 Schools St Rockholds KY 40759 (606) 539-9280 |
7-12 | 5 | 43 |
| Whitley County North Elementary School 6670 Hwy 26 Rockholds KY 40759 (606) 549-7869 |
PK-6 | 27 | 384 |
Teaching in Williamsburg
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Elementary School 3291 Hwy 1804 Williamsburg KY 40769 (606) 549-7872 |
PK-6 | 18 | 262 |
| Pleasant View Elementary School 85 Stringtown Rd Williamsburg KY 40769 (606) 549-7085 |
PK-6 | 22 | 266 |
| Whitley Central Intermediate School 2940 North Hwy 25w Williamsburg KY 40769 (606) 549-8011 |
3-6 | 27 | 404 |
| Whitley County Central Primary School 520 Blvd of Champions Williamsburg KY 40769 (606) 549-7060 |
PK-2 | 30 | 416 |
| Whitley County East Elementary School 13781 Hwy 92e Williamsburg KY 40769 (606) 549-7097 |
PK-6 | 21 | 231 |
| Whitley County High School 350 Blvd of Champions Williamsburg KY 40769 (606) 549-7025 |
9-12 | 71 | 1,113 |
| Whitley County Middle School 351 Blvd of Champions Williamsburg KY 40769 (606) 549-7050 |
7-8 | 42 | 651 |