ACPS -- Allegany County Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
ACPS has over 9,000 students and 600 teachers and instructors. The tables below provide school administration and teacher salaries at ACPS. The data is taken 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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ACPS Teacher Salary Details
The table below details the average salary for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Cumberland 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 | $39,790 | $26,000-$72,210 |
| High School Teacher | $66,090 | $47,120 - $83,880 |
| PE Teacher | $55,030 | $26,440 - $72,970 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Cumberland, 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 that work for ACPS and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $55,540 | $33,330 - $78,450 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Cumberland, 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 Cumberland area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $95,820 | $54,660 - $126,420 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $59,560 | $38,180 - $80,930 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Cumberland, 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 ACPS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Maryland | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $26,521 | $29,453 |
| Administrators | $26,701 | $26,436 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Allegany County Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by ACPS. 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 ACPS per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 649 | 646 | 634 |
| Preschool Teachers | 8 | 8 | 11 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 29 | 30 | 29 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 338 | 335 | 331 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 274 | 273 | 263 |
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 | 21 | 19 | 17 |
| Teaching Assistants | 163 | 158 | 152 |
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 ACPS are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 415 | 415 | 397 |
| District Administrators | 40 | 37 | 39 |
| District Support Staff | 30 | 28 | 26 |
| School Administrators | 48 | 46 | 45 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 35 | 34 | 32 |
| Student Support Staff | 37 | 41 | 43 |
| Other Support Staff | 243 | 229 | 212 |
| Librarians | 22 | 22 | 21 |
| Guidance Counselors | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 10 | 10 | 10 |
ACPS Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, ACPS manages 22 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:
- Garrett County School District (12 Schools)
- Washington County Public Schools (46 Schools)
- Frederick County Public Schools (67 Schools)
- Montgomery County Public Schools (207 Schools)
- Carroll County Public Schools (47 Schools)
Allegany County Public Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
- Cresaptown (2)
- Cumberland (9)
- Flintstone (1)
- Frostburg (3)
- Lavale (2)
- Lonaconing (2)
- Mount Savage (1)
- Mt Savage (1)
- Westernport (1)
Teaching in Cresaptown
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center for Career & Technology Education School 14211 Mcmullen Hwy Sw Cresaptown MD 21502 (301) 729-6486 |
11-12 | 31 | 304 |
| Cresaptown Elementary School 13202 6th Ave Cresaptown MD 21502 (301) 729-0212 |
PK-5 | 21 | 362 |
Teaching in Cumberland
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegany High School 616 Sedgwick St Cumberland MD 21502 (301) 777-8110 |
9-12 | 45 | 672 |
| Bel Air Elementary School 14401 Barton Blvd Cumberland MD 21502 (301) 729-2992 |
PK-5 | 14 | 215 |
| Braddock Middle School 909 Holland St Cumberland MD 21502 (301) 777-7990 |
6-8 | 44 | 573 |
| Fort Hill High School 500 Greenway Ave Cumberland MD 21502 (301) 777-2570 |
9-12 | 49 | 754 |
| John Humbird Elementary School 120 Mary St Cumberland MD 21502 (301) 724-8842 |
PK-5 | 20 | 291 |
| Northeast Elementary School 11001 Forest Ave Ne Cumberland MD 21502 (301) 724-3285 |
PK-5 | 22 | 315 |
| South Penn Elementary School 500 East 2nd St Cumberland MD 21502 (301) 777-1755 |
PK-5 | 35 | 497 |
| Washington Middle School 200 Massachusetts Ave Cumberland MD 21502 (301) 777-5360 |
6-8 | 51 | 695 |
| West Side Elementary School 425 Paca St Cumberland MD 21502 (301) 724-0340 |
PK-5 | 23 | 381 |
Teaching in Flintstone
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flintstone Elementary School 22000 National Pk Ne Flintstone MD 21530 (301) 478-2434 |
PK-5 | 16 | 227 |
Teaching in Frostburg
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beall Elementary School 3 East College Ave Frostburg MD 21532 (301) 689-3636 |
PK-5 | 25 | 451 |
| Frost Elementary School 260 Shaw St Frostburg MD 21532 (301) 689-5168 |
PK-5 | 16 | 233 |
| Mountain Ridge High School 100 Dr Nancy South Grasmick Frostburg MD 21532 (301) 689-3377 |
9-12 | 53 | 840 |
Teaching in Lavale
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash Valley Elementary School 10601 Cash Valley Rd Nw Lavale MD 21502 (301) 724-6632 |
PK-5 | 27 | 320 |
| Parkside Elementary School 50 Parkside Blvd Lavale MD 21502 (301) 729-0085 |
PK-5 | 16 | 261 |
Teaching in Lonaconing
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| George's Creek Elementary School 15600 Lower Georges Creek Rd S Lonaconing MD 21539 (301) 463-6202 |
PK-5 | 20 | 316 |
| Westmar Middle School 16915 Lower George's Creek Rd Lonaconing MD 21539 (301) 463-5751 |
6-8 | 27 | 282 |
Teaching in Mount Savage
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Savage Middle School 13201 New School Rd Nw Mount Savage MD 21545 (301) 264-3220 |
6-8 | 31 | 401 |
Teaching in Mt Savage
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Savage Elementary School 13201 New School Rd Nw Mt Savage MD 21545 (301) 264-3220 |
PK-5 | 15 | 205 |
Teaching in Westernport
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westernport Elementary School 172 Church St Westernport MD 21562 (301) 359-0511 |
PK-5 | 19 | 277 |