BCS -- Brunswick County Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 800 teachers and 10,000 students that are enrolled at the 19 schools operated by BCS. The tables below profile school administration and teacher salaries at BCS. 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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BCS Teacher Salary Details
The table below details salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Wilmington and surrounding areas. 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 | $32,290 | $22,660-$45,270 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $44,720 | $34,100 - $55,410 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $50,650 | $40,040 - $60,680 |
| Middle School Teacher | $51,380 | $39,100 - $58,960 |
| High School Teacher | $52,370 | $40,390 - $60,250 |
| PE Teacher | $52,970 | $22,860 - $86,190 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Wilmington, 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 salary ranges for special education teachers that work for BCS and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $49,730 | $39,020 - $67,630 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Wilmington, 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 Wilmington area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $47,790 | $35,050-$66,430 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $79,860 | $50,070 - $105,370 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $52,160 | $38,910 - $63,760 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Wilmington, 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 BCS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,236 | $12,730 |
| Administrators | $14,755 | $12,997 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Brunswick County Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by BCS. 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 BCS per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 753 | 795 | 801 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 37 | 50 | 52 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 462 | 487 | 481 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 247 | 252 | 262 |
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 | 195 | 186 | 186 |
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 BCS are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 557 | 557 | 567 |
| District Administrators | 11 | 12 | 14 |
| District Support Staff | 54 | 53 | 51 |
| School Administrators | 48 | 50 | 49 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 61 | 61 | 57 |
| Student Support Staff | 90 | 91 | 91 |
| Other Support Staff | 279 | 291 | 305 |
| Librarians | 17 | 15 | 19 |
| Guidance Counselors | 29 | 31 | 34 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 13 | 9 | 14 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 15 | 20 | 18 |
BCS Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, BCS oversees 19 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:
- New Hanover County Schools (41 Schools)
- Whiteville City Schools District (5 Schools)
- Pender County Schools (16 Schools)
- Columbus County Schools (19 Schools)
- Bladen County Schools (13 Schools)
Brunswick County Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Ash
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary School 250 Pea Landing Rd Nw Ash NC 28420 (910) 287-4014 |
KG-5 | 27 | 419 |
| Waccamaw Elementary School 5901 Waccamaw School Rd Nw Ash NC 28420 (910) 287-6437 |
KG-8 | 39 | 574 |
Teaching in Bolivia
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolivia Elementary School 4036 Business Hwy 17e Bolivia NC 28422 (910) 253-6516 |
PK-5 | 30 | 494 |
| Brunswick Early College School 50 College Rd Ne Bolivia NC 28422 (910) 754-8565 |
9-12 | 12 | 281 |
| Brunswick Learning Center School 1109 Old Ocean Hwy Bolivia NC 28422 (910) 754-9593 |
6-12 | 20 | 127 |
| Virginia Williamson Elementary School 1020 Zion Hill Rd Bolivia NC 28422 (910) 754-8660 |
KG-5 | 39 | 618 |
Teaching in Leland
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belville Elementary School 575 River Rd Leland NC 28451 (910) 371-0601 |
KG-5 | 42 | 734 |
| Leland Middle School 927 Old Fayetteville Rd Ne Leland NC 28451 (910) 371-3030 |
6-8 | 49 | 777 |
| Lincoln Elementary School 1664 Lincoln Rd Leland NC 28451 (910) 371-3597 |
PK-5 | 35 | 504 |
| North Brunswick High School 114 Scorpion Dr Leland NC 28451 (910) 371-2261 |
9-12 | 65 | 1,009 |
Teaching in Shallotte
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shallotte Middle School 225 Village Rd Shallotte NC 28459 (910) 754-6882 |
6-8 | 40 | 630 |
| Union Elementary School 180 Union School Rd Nw Shallotte NC 28470 (910) 579-3591 |
KG-5 | 37 | 634 |
| West Brunswick High School 550 Whiteville Rd Nw Shallotte NC 28470 (910) 754-4338 |
9-12 | 88 | 1,327 |
Teaching in Southport
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Brunswick High School 280 Cougar Dr Bsl Southport NC 28461 (910) 845-2203 |
9-12 | 72 | 1,090 |
| South Brunswick Middle School 100 Cougar Dr Bsl Southport NC 28461 (910) 845-2771 |
6-8 | 48 | 813 |
| Southport Elementary School 701 West 9th St Southport NC 28461 (910) 457-6036 |
KG-5 | 42 | 718 |
Teaching in Supply
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Grove Middle School 750 Grove Trail Sw Supply NC 28462 (910) 843-3400 |
6-8 | 36 | 488 |
| Supply Elementary School 51 Benton Rd Se Supply NC 28462 (910) 754-7644 |
PK-5 | 47 | 652 |
Teaching in Winnabow
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town Creek Elementary School 6330 Lake Park Dr Se Winnabow NC 28479 (910) 253-6500 |
PK-5 | 35 | 526 |