Gaston County Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
According to published data more than 2,000 educators are employed at Gaston County Schools. The tables below display teacher salaries at Gaston County Schools. The data is obtained from multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Gaston County Schools Teacher Salary Details
This table displays the average salary for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill local 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 | $32,330 | $23,780-$43,540 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $51,290 | $38,230 - $60,760 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $53,160 | $39,740 - $62,150 |
| Middle School Teacher | $54,330 | $45,050 - $63,820 |
| High School Teacher | $54,810 | $39,610 - $66,190 |
| PE Teacher | $60,580 | $27,330 - $97,220 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, 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 the average salary for special education teachers are employed by Gaston County Schools and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $32,330 | $23,780-$43,540 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $54,860 | $38,390 - $74,620 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, 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 Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $49,460 | $36,540-$78,380 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $85,130 | $60,210 - $119,350 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $55,120 | $36,370 - $73,690 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, 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 Gaston County Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $13,031 | $12,730 |
| Administrators | $13,164 | $12,997 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Gaston County Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Gaston County Schools. 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 Gaston County Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,857 | 1,873 | 1,911 |
| Preschool Teachers | 41 | 40 | 40 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 85 | 135 | 65 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 1,074 | 1,113 | 944 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 646 | 576 | 842 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 10 | 9 | 21 |
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 | 523 | 457 | 392 |
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 Gaston County Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 1,166 | 1,166 | 1,153 |
| District Administrators | 18 | 19 | 17 |
| District Support Staff | 107 | 104 | 104 |
| School Administrators | 113 | 111 | 113 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 119 | 124 | 127 |
| Student Support Staff | 222 | 241 | 235 |
| Other Support Staff | 568 | 567 | 557 |
| Librarians | 52 | 52 | 53 |
| Guidance Counselors | 99 | 90 | 90 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 31 | 34 | 32 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 64 | 53 | 55 |
Gaston County Schools Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Gaston County Schools manages 56 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:
- Lincoln County Schools District (24 Schools)
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (165 Schools)
- Cleveland County Schools (29 Schools)
- Newton Conover City Schools District (7 Schools)
- Catawba County Schools (28 Schools)
Gaston County Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
- Belmont (7)
- Bessemer City (5)
- Cherryville (4)
- Cramerton (1)
- Dallas (5)
- Gastonia (24)
- Lowell (2)
- Mcadenville (1)
- Mount Holly (4)
- Stanley (3)
Teaching in Belmont
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Central Elementary School 310 Eagle Rd Belmont NC 28012 (704) 825-8479 |
2-5 | 34 | 683 |
| Belmont Middle School 110 North Central Ave Belmont NC 28012 (704) 825-9619 |
6-8 | 38 | 762 |
| Catawba Heights Elementary School 101 Ivey St Belmont NC 28012 (704) 827-3221 |
PK-5 | 23 | 336 |
| J B Page Elementary School 215 Ewing Dr Belmont NC 28012 (704) 825-2614 |
PK-1 | 20 | 348 |
| North Belmont Elementary School 210 School St Belmont NC 28012 (704) 827-4043 |
PK-5 | 26 | 401 |
| South Point High School 906 South Point Rd Belmont NC 28012 (704) 825-3351 |
9-12 | 64 | 1,114 |
| Stuart W. Cramer High 101 Lakewood Rd Belmont NC 28012 (704) 824-7601 |
9-10 | 33 | 526 |
Teaching in Bessemer City
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessemer City Central Elementary School 1400 Puett's Chapel Rd Bessemer City NC 28016 (704) 629-2206 |
3-5 | 20 | 343 |
| Bessemer City High School 119 Yellow Jacket Ln Bessemer City NC 28016 (704) 629-2258 |
9-12 | 41 | 642 |
| Bessemer City Middle School 525 Ed Wilson Rd Bessemer City NC 28016 (704) 629-3281 |
6-8 | 34 | 544 |
| Bessemer City Primary School 1320 North 12th St Bessemer City NC 28016 (704) 629-4181 |
PK-2 | 22 | 321 |
| Tryon Elementary School 2620 Tryon Courthouse Rd Bessemer City NC 28016 (704) 629-2942 |
PK-5 | 26 | 349 |
Teaching in Cherryville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherryville Elementary School 700 East Academy St Cherryville NC 28021 (704) 435-6800 |
PK-3 | 26 | 420 |
| Cherryville High School 313 Ridge Ave Cherryville NC 28021 (704) 435-4506 |
9-12 | 39 | 591 |
| John Chavis Middle School 103 South Chavis Dr Cherryville NC 28021 (704) 435-6045 |
6-8 | 28 | 444 |
| William B Beam Intermediate School 401east First St Cherryville NC 28021 (704) 435-8330 |
4-5 | 10 | 230 |
Teaching in Cramerton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cramerton Middle School 601 Cramer Mountain Rd Cramerton NC 28032 (704) 824-2907 |
6-8 | 44 | 869 |
Teaching in Dallas
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Elementary School 307 South Pine St Dallas NC 28034 (704) 922-3636 |
PK-5 | 38 | 679 |
| Costner Elementary School 353 Old 277 Loop Hwy Dallas NC 28034 (704) 922-3522 |
PK-5 | 33 | 581 |
| Gaston Early College High School Gaston College Lena Sue Beam B Dallas NC 28034 (704) 922-2405 |
9-12 | 8 | 135 |
| North Gaston High School 1133 Ratchford Rd Dallas NC 28034 (704) 922-5285 |
9-12 | 60 | 1,052 |
| William C Friday Middle School 1221 Ratchford Dr Dallas NC 28034 (704) 922-5297 |
6-8 | 37 | 701 |
Teaching in Gastonia
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbrook High School 2222 South New Hope Rd Gastonia NC 28054 (704) 866-6600 |
9-12 | 84 | 1,456 |
| Brookside Elementary School 1925 Auten Rd Gastonia NC 28054 (704) 866-6283 |
PK-5 | 32 | 541 |
| Chapel Grove Elementary School 5201 Lewis Rd Gastonia NC 28052 (704) 866-6077 |
PK-5 | 30 | 439 |
| Edward D Sadler, Jr Elementary School 3950 West Franklin Blvd Gastonia NC 28052 (704) 862-5895 |
PK-5 | 34 | 504 |
| Forest Heights Elementary School 1 Learning Place Gastonia NC 28052 (704) 866-6079 |
PK-5 | 26 | 366 |
| Forestview High School 5545 Union Rd Gastonia NC 28056 (704) 861-2625 |
9-12 | 65 | 1,120 |
| Gardner Park Elementary School 738 Armstrong Park Rd Gastonia NC 28054 (704) 866-6082 |
PK-5 | 37 | 601 |
| Hawks Nest Intermediate School 3430 Robinwood Rd Gastonia NC 28054 (704) 866-8467 |
4-5 | 11 | 149 |
| Hershal H Beam Elementary School 200 Davis Park Rd Gastonia NC 28052 (704) 866-6618 |
PK-5 | 37 | 576 |
| Highland School of Technology 1600 North Morris St Gastonia NC 28052 (704) 810-8816 |
9-12 | 40 | 559 |
| Hunter Huss High School 1518 Edgefield Ave Gastonia NC 28052 (704) 866-6610 |
9-12 | 65 | 1,061 |
| Lingerfeldt Elementary School 1601 Madison St Gastonia NC 28052 (704) 866-6094 |
PK-5 | 34 | 455 |
| New Hope Elementary School 137 Stowe Rd Gastonia NC 28056 (704) 824-1617 |
KG-5 | 28 | 493 |
| Pleasant Ridge Elementary School 937 South Miller St Gastonia NC 28052 (704) 866-6096 |
PK-5 | 20 | 256 |
| Rhyne Elementary School 1900 West Davidson Ave Gastonia NC 28052 (704) 866-6098 |
PK-5 | 26 | 437 |
| Robinson Elementary School 3122 South Union Rd Gastonia NC 28056 (704) 866-6607 |
PK-3 | 22 | 388 |
| Sherwood Elementary School 1744 Dixon Rd Gastonia NC 28054 (704) 866-6609 |
PK-5 | 39 | 637 |
| Southwest Middle School 1 Rdrunner Dr Gastonia NC 28052 (704) 866-6290 |
6-8 | 48 | 819 |
| W a Bess Elementary School 4340 Beaty Rd Gastonia NC 28056 (704) 866-6075 |
KG-5 | 33 | 579 |
| W P Grier Middle School 1622 East Garrison Blvd Gastonia NC 28054 (704) 866-6086 |
6-8 | 40 | 699 |
| Warlick School 1316 Spencer Mountain Rd Gastonia NC 28054 (704) 824-3012 |
6-12 | 19 | 105 |
| Webb St Special Education School 1623 North Webb St Gastonia NC 28052 (704) 864-9667 |
KG-12 | 24 | 150 |
| Woodhill Elementary School 1027 Woodhill Dr Gastonia NC 28052 (704) 866-6295 |
PK-5 | 29 | 398 |
| York Chester Middle School 601 South Clay St Gastonia NC 28052 (704) 866-6297 |
6-8 | 30 | 406 |
Teaching in Lowell
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook Middle School 418 South Church St Lowell NC 28098 (704) 824-2381 |
6-8 | 41 | 746 |
| Lowell Elementary School 1500 Power Dr Lowell NC 28098 (704) 824-2264 |
KG-5 | 31 | 558 |
Teaching in Mcadenville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcadenville Elementary School 275 East Weslyan Dr Mcadenville NC 28101 (704) 824-2236 |
KG-5 | 14 | 156 |
Teaching in Mount Holly
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Gaston High School 1744 Ln Rd Mount Holly NC 28120 (704) 827-7251 |
9-12 | 72 | 1,227 |
| Ida Rankin Elementary School 301 West Central Ave Mount Holly NC 28120 (704) 827-7266 |
PK-5 | 34 | 622 |
| Mount Holly Middle School 124 South Hawthorne St Mount Holly NC 28120 (704) 827-4811 |
6-8 | 40 | 756 |
| Pinewood Elementary School 1925 North Main St Mount Holly NC 28120 (704) 827-2236 |
PK-5 | 31 | 544 |
Teaching in Stanley
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiser Elementary School 311 East College St Stanley NC 28164 (704) 263-4121 |
3-5 | 21 | 416 |
| Springfield Primary School 900 South Main St Stanley NC 28164 (704) 263-4091 |
PK-2 | 25 | 438 |
| Stanley Middle School 317 Hovis Rd Stanley NC 28164 (704) 263-2941 |
6-8 | 32 | 528 |