Cherokee County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Over two thousand teachers and support staff are employed at Cherokee County School District. The tables below profile teacher salaries at Cherokee County School District. The data has been obtained through 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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Cherokee County School District Teacher Salary Details
The following table lists average salary and ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta area. 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 | $39,460 | $23,550-$60,850 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $66,350 | $47,670 - $97,810 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $67,530 | $48,500 - $94,240 |
| Middle School Teacher | $72,260 | $48,320 - $99,080 |
| High School Teacher | $71,230 | $46,750 - $100,290 |
| PE Teacher | $53,650 | $20,470 - $91,050 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, 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 average salary and ranges for special education teachers that work for Cherokee County School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $39,460 | $23,550-$60,850 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $71,990 | $50,260 - $101,040 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $64,550 | $38,380-$98,280 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $103,270 | $78,690 - $129,360 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $65,960 | $38,730 - $100,010 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, 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 Cherokee County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $19,142 | $16,680 |
| Administrators | $16,269 | $13,029 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Cherokee County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Cherokee County School 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 Cherokee County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 2,377 | 2,328 | 2,316 |
| Preschool Teachers | 42 | 46 | 38 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 148 | 139 | 137 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 883 | 841 | 839 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 968 | 945 | 947 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 336 | 358 | 355 |
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 | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| Teaching Assistants | 321 | 347 | 336 |
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 Cherokee County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 1,667 | 1,667 | 1,391 |
| District Administrators | 24 | 23 | 26 |
| District Support Staff | 58 | 58 | 57 |
| School Administrators | 112 | 112 | 110 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 200 | 186 | 169 |
| Student Support Staff | 167 | 199 | 211 |
| Other Support Staff | 1,091 | 1,089 | 818 |
| Librarians | 42 | 42 | 41 |
| Guidance Counselors | 76 | 75 | 77 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 39 | 39 | 38 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 38 | 36 | 39 |
Cherokee County School District Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Cherokee County School District has 41 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:
- Pickens County School District (7 Schools)
- Cartersville City School District (4 Schools)
- Bartow County School District (21 Schools)
- Marietta City Schools (13 Schools)
- Marietta City Schools (115 Schools)
Cherokee County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Acworth
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Creek Elementary School 3219 Hunt Rd Acworth GA 30102 (770) 721-5800 |
PK-5 | 56 | 972 |
| Oak Grove Elementary School 6118 Woodstock Rd Acworth GA 30102 (770) 974-6682 |
PK-5 | 35 | 564 |
Teaching in Ball Ground
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Ground Elementary School 321 Valley St Ball Ground GA 30107 (770) 735-3366 |
PK-6 | 31 | 525 |
Teaching in Canton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avery Elementary School 6391 East Cherokee Dr Canton GA 30115 (770) 479-6200 |
PK-5 | 56 | 1,085 |
| Canton Elementary School 712 Marietta Hwy Canton GA 30114 (770) 720-6100 |
PK-6 | 63 | 918 |
| Cherokee High School 930 Marietta Hwy Canton GA 30114 (770) 479-4112 |
9-12 | 125 | 2,154 |
| Clayton Elementary School 221 Upper Burris Rd Canton GA 30114 (770) 479-2550 |
PK-6 | 21 | 304 |
| Creekland Middle School 1555 Owens Store Rd Canton GA 30115 (770) 479-3200 |
6-8 | 81 | 1,413 |
| Creekview High School 1550 Owens Store Rd Canton GA 30115 (770) 720-7600 |
9-12 | 95 | 1,759 |
| Free Home Elementary School 12525 Cumming Hwy Canton GA 30115 (770) 887-5738 |
PK-5 | 20 | 337 |
| Freedom Middle School 10550 Bells Ferry Rd Canton GA 30114 (770) 345-4100 |
6-8 | 67 | 1,181 |
| Hickory Flat Elementary School 2755 East Cherokee Dr Canton GA 30115 (770) 345-6841 |
PK-6 | 29 | 551 |
| Holly Springs Elementary School 1965 Hickory Rd Canton GA 30115 (770) 345-5035 |
PK-6 | 52 | 977 |
| Indian Knoll Elementary 3635 Univeter Rd Canton GA 30115 (770) 721-6600 |
PK-6 | 56 | 1,059 |
| J. Knox Elementary School 151 River Bend Way Canton GA 30114 (770) 345-4307 |
PK-6 | 47 | 862 |
| Liberty Elementary School 10500 Bells Ferry Rd Canton GA 30114 (770) 345-6411 |
PK-5 | 67 | 1,304 |
| Macedonia Elementary School 10370 East Cherokee Dr Canton GA 30115 (770) 479-3429 |
PK-5 | 41 | 807 |
| Rusk Middle School 4695 Hickory Rd Canton GA 30115 (770) 345-2832 |
7-8 | 50 | 867 |
| Sequoyah High School 4485 Hickory Rd Canton GA 30115 (770) 345-1474 |
9-12 | 89 | 1,644 |
| Sixes Elementary School 20 Ridge Rd Canton GA 30114 (770) 345-3070 |
PK-5 | 43 | 789 |
| Teasley Middle School 8871 Knox Bridge Hwy Canton GA 30114 (770) 479-7077 |
7-8 | 61 | 880 |
| William G. Hasty, Sr. Elementary School 205 Brown Industrial Parkway Canton GA 30114 (770) 479-1600 |
PK-6 | 72 | 868 |
Teaching in Waleska
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. M. Moore Elementary School 1375 Puckett Rd Waleska GA 30183 (770) 479-3978 |
PK-6 | 36 | 550 |
Teaching in Woodstock
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Mill Elementary School 710 Arnold Mill Rd Woodstock GA 30188 (770) 592-3510 |
PK-5 | 46 | 856 |
| Bascomb Elementary School 1335 Wyngate Parkway Woodstock GA 30189 (770) 592-1091 |
PK-5 | 58 | 1,089 |
| Booth Middle School 6550 Putnam Ford Dr Woodstock GA 30189 (770) 721-5500 |
6-8 | 89 | 1,634 |
| Boston Elementary School 105 Othello Dr Woodstock GA 30189 (770) 924-6260 |
PK-5 | 37 | 605 |
| Carmel Elementary School 2275 Bascomb Carmel Rd Woodstock GA 30189 (770) 926-1237 |
PK-5 | 66 | 1,223 |
| Etowah High School 6565 Putnam Ford Dr Woodstock GA 30189 (770) 926-4411 |
9-12 | 124 | 2,440 |
| Johnston Elementary School 2031 East Cherokee Dr Woodstock GA 30188 (770) 928-2910 |
PK-5 | 32 | 560 |
| Little River Elementary School 3170 Trickum Rd Woodstock GA 30188 (770) 926-7566 |
PK-5 | 76 | 1,392 |
| Mill Creek Middle School 442 Arnold Mill Rd Woodstock GA 30188 (770) 924-5489 |
6-8 | 69 | 1,216 |
| Mountain Road Elementary School 615 Mountain Rd Woodstock GA 30188 (770) 664-9708 |
PK-6 | 32 | 579 |
| River Ridge High School 400 Arnold Mill Rd Woodstock GA 30188 (770) 591-8450 |
9-12 | 86 | 1,543 |
| Woodstock Elementary School 230 Rope Mill Rd Woodstock GA 30188 (770) 926-6969 |
PK-5 | 62 | 1,123 |
| Woodstock High School 2010 Towne Lake Hills South Dr Woodstock GA 30189 (770) 592-3500 |
9-12 | 111 | 2,012 |
| Woodstock Middle School 2000 Towne Lake Hills South Dr Woodstock GA 30189 (770) 592-3516 |
6-8 | 66 | 1,118 |