Amherst County Public Schools District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 300 educators and four thousand students enrolled at the 10 schools operated by Amherst County Public Schools District. The tables below detail administration and teacher salaries at Amherst County Public Schools District. The data is obtained 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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Amherst County Public Schools District Teacher Salary Details
The following table displays average salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Lynchburg 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 | $31,250 | $22,880-$47,410 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $38,580 | $23,450 - $57,010 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $51,270 | $46,520 - $59,380 |
| Middle School Teacher | $52,210 | $46,320 - $59,220 |
| High School Teacher | $53,610 | $46,050 - $59,210 |
| PE Teacher | $45,050 | $23,510 - $65,400 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Lynchburg, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Lynchburg area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $58,830 | $36,830-$74,200 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $86,810 | $66,830 - $102,040 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $55,380 | $38,630 - $74,950 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Lynchburg, 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 Amherst County Public Schools District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,293 | $15,903 |
| Administrators | $10,333 | $15,095 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Amherst County Public Schools District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Amherst County Public Schools 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 Amherst County Public Schools District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 366 | 361 | 348 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 20 | 19 | 20 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 129 | 137 | 134 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 206 | 194 | 186 |
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 | 72 | 68 | 73 |
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 Amherst County Public Schools District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 60 | 60 | 152 |
| District Support Staff | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| School Administrators | 14 | 15 | 15 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 15 | 12 | 24 |
| Other Support Staff | 6 | 7 | 92 |
| Guidance Counselors | 11 | 11 | 14 |
Amherst County Public Schools District Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Amherst County Public Schools District manages 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:
- Lynchburg City Schools (17 Schools)
- Nelson County Public Schools District (4 Schools)
- Buena Vista City Public Schools District (4 Schools)
- Appomattox County Public Schools District (4 Schools)
- Campbell County Public Schools (15 Schools)
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Teaching in Amherst
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst County High School 139 Lancer Ln Amherst VA 24521 (434) 946-2898 |
9-12 | 87 | 1,346 |
| Amherst Elementary School 156 Davis St Amherst VA 24521 (434) 946-9704 |
PK-5 | 22 | 313 |
| Amherst Middle School 165 Gordons Fairground Rd Amherst VA 24521 (434) 946-0691 |
6-8 | 31 | 382 |
| Central Elementary School 575 Union Hill Rd Amherst VA 24521 (434) 946-9700 |
PK-5 | 20 | 292 |
| Temperance Elementary School 1981 Lowesville Rd Amherst VA 24521 (434) 946-2811 |
PK-5 | 6 | 85 |
Teaching in Madison Heights
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelon Elementary School 132 Amer Court Madison Heights VA 24572 (434) 528-6498 |
PK-5 | 32 | 504 |
| Elon Elementary School 147 Younger Dr Madison Heights VA 24572 (434) 528-6496 |
PK-5 | 22 | 259 |
| Madison Heights Elementary School 287 Learning Ln Madison Heights VA 24572 (434) 846-2151 |
PK-5 | 32 | 480 |
| Monelison Middle School 257 Trojan Rd Madison Heights VA 24572 (434) 846-1307 |
6-8 | 44 | 560 |
Teaching in Monroe
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant View Elementary School 229 Dancing Creek Rd Monroe VA 24574 (434) 528-6492 |
PK-5 | 7 | 70 |