Dorchester County School District 04
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 200 teachers and two thousand students that are enrolled at the 6 schools managed by Dorchester County School District 04. The tables below detail teacher and administration salaries at Dorchester County School District 04. 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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Dorchester County School District 04 Teacher Salary Details
This table details average salary and ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville 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 | $33,490 | $22,710-$47,450 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $57,210 | $40,350 - $78,620 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $56,430 | $39,450 - $77,550 |
| Middle School Teacher | $61,100 | $43,730 - $80,000 |
| High School Teacher | $57,920 | $43,200 - $75,490 |
| PE Teacher | $56,850 | $22,080 - $87,990 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville, 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 lists average salary and ranges for special education teachers who work for Dorchester County School District 04 and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $58,460 | $46,360 - $76,160 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville, 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 and support staff for the Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $57,280 | $31,240-$97,990 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $97,920 | $63,030 - $130,040 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $54,800 | $35,400 - $78,870 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville, 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 Dorchester County School District 04 is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $17,252 | $13,888 |
| Administrators | $33,545 | $23,349 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Dorchester County School District 04 Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Dorchester County School District 04. 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 Dorchester County School District 04 per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 162 | 172 | 174 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 104 | 112 | 119 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 45 | 47 | 44 |
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 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
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 Dorchester County School District 04 are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 31 | 31 | 34 |
| School Administrators | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Student Support Staff | 13 | 12 | 13 |
Dorchester County School District 04 Schools
We have listed the 6 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Dorchester County School District 04 in the list 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:
- Orangeburg County School District 03 (8 Schools)
- Colleton County High School (10 Schools)
- Dorchester School District Two (21 Schools)
- Orangeburg County School District 05 (15 Schools)
- Bamberg County School District 01 (3 Schools)
Dorchester County School District 04 Map & Boundaries
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Teaching in Dorchester
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harleyville-Ridgeville Elementary School 1650 East Main St Dorchester SC 29437 (843) 462-7671 |
PK-5 | 24 | 303 |
| Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle 1650 East Main St Dorchester SC 29437 (843) 462-8470 |
6-8 | 19 | 207 |
| Woodland High School 4128 Hwy 78 Dorchester SC 29437 (843) 563-5956 |
9-12 | 44 | 601 |
Teaching in Ridgeville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Hill Elementary 387 South Railroad Ave Ridgeville SC 29472 (843) 851-7386 |
PK-5 | 14 | 166 |
Teaching in St. George
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. George Middle School 600 Minus St St. George SC 29477 (843) 563-3171 |
6-8 | 28 | 272 |
| Williams Memorial Elementary School 290 South Metts St St. George SC 29477 (843) 563-3231 |
PK-5 | 45 | 706 |