Knox County Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over four thousand teachers and support staff and 60,000 students enrolled at the 89 schools operated by Knox County Schools. The tables below profile faculty and teacher salaries at Knox County Schools. The data has been gathered through a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Knox County Schools Teacher Salary Details
This table details salary ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Knoxville 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 | $33,690 | $22,010-$50,640 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $51,370 | $40,890 - $61,170 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $53,350 | $45,680 - $62,130 |
| Middle School Teacher | $55,680 | $46,840 - $62,900 |
| High School Teacher | $56,940 | $47,570 - $75,180 |
| PE Teacher | $64,130 | $20,210 - $137,760 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Knoxville, 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 details salary ranges for special education teachers are employed by Knox County Schools and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $55,420 | $46,540 - $65,240 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Knoxville, 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 Knoxville area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $51,570 | $40,990-$70,260 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $88,620 | $62,850 - $107,950 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $52,030 | $38,260 - $65,160 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Knoxville, 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 Knox County Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Tennessee | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $12,573 | $13,722 |
| Administrators | $8,696 | $12,573 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Knox County Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Knox 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 Knox County Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 3,806 | 3,903 | 3,936 |
| Preschool Teachers | 52 | 56 | 54 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 244 | 252 | 253 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 2,213 | 2,273 | 2,303 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 1,151 | 1,144 | 1,139 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 147 | 178 | 187 |
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 | 30 | 37 | 40 |
| Teaching Assistants | 817 | 967 | 990 |
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 Knox County Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 2,018 | 2,018 | 2,192 |
| District Support Staff | 21 | 16 | 17 |
| School Administrators | 211 | 221 | 232 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 260 | 315 | 352 |
| Student Support Staff | 190 | 173 | 189 |
| Other Support Staff | 1,361 | 1,291 | 1,401 |
| Librarians | 111 | 108 | 109 |
| Guidance Counselors | 174 | 175 | 184 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 58 | 59 | 60 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 55 | 58 | 61 |
| Other School Counselors | 61 | 58 | 62 |
Knox County Schools Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Knox County Schools manages 89 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:
- WEST TENNESSEE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (3 Schools)
- Alcoa City School District (3 Schools)
- Blount County Schools (20 Schools)
- Maryville City Schools (7 Schools)
- Anderson County School District (18 Schools)
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Teaching in Corryton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corryton Elementary School 7200 Corryton Rd Corryton TN 37721 (865) 687-4573 |
KG-5 | 14 | 200 |
| Gibbs Elementary School 7715 Tazewell Pk Corryton TN 37721 (865) 689-1497 |
KG-5 | 43 | 796 |
| Gibbs High School 7628 Tazewell Pk Corryton TN 37721 (865) 689-9130 |
9-12 | 62 | 1,091 |
Teaching in Knoxville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| A L Lotts Elementary School 9320 Westland Dr Knoxville TN 37922 (865) 539-8611 |
KG-5 | 47 | 850 |
| Adrian Burnett Elementary School 4521 Brown Gap Rd Knoxville TN 37918 (865) 689-1474 |
KG-5 | 41 | 632 |
| Amherst Elementary School 5101 Schaad Rd Knoxville TN 37931 (865) 560-7001 |
KG-5 | 50 | 798 |
| Austin East High / Magnet School 2800 M L King Jr Av Knoxville TN 37914 (865) 594-3792 |
9-12 | 61 | 562 |
| Ball Camp Primary School 9801 Middlebrook Pk Knoxville TN 37931 (865) 539-7888 |
KG-5 | 34 | 581 |
| Bearden Elementary School 5717 Kingston Pk Knoxville TN 37919 (865) 909-9000 |
KG-5 | 18 | 380 |
| Bearden High School 8352 Kingston Pk Knoxville TN 37919 (865) 539-7800 |
9-12 | 108 | 1,914 |
| Bearden Middle School 1000 Francis Rd Knoxville TN 37909 (865) 539-7839 |
6-8 | 74 | 1,166 |
| Beaumont Elementary / Magnet School 1211 Beaumont Av Knoxville TN 37921 (865) 594-1272 |
KG-5 | 40 | 558 |
| Belle Morris Elementary School 2308 Washington Pk Knoxville TN 37917 (865) 594-1277 |
KG-5 | 33 | 508 |
| Blue Grass Elementary School 8901 Blue Grass Rd Knoxville TN 37922 (865) 539-7864 |
KG-5 | 37 | 707 |
| Bonny Kate Elementaryf School 7608 Martin Mill Pk Knoxville TN 37920 (865) 579-2108 |
KG-5 | 24 | 363 |
| Brickey Mccloud Elementary School 1810 Dry Gap Pk Knoxville TN 37918 (865) 689-1499 |
KG-5 | 57 | 975 |
| Cedar Bluff Middle School 707 North Cedar Bluff Rd Knoxville TN 37923 (865) 539-7891 |
6-8 | 35 | 608 |
| Cedar Bluff Primary School 705 North Cedar Bluff Rd Knoxville TN 37923 (865) 539-7721 |
PK-5 | 80 | 1,287 |
| Central High School 5321 Jacksboro Pk Knoxville TN 37918 (865) 689-1400 |
9-12 | 73 | 1,159 |
| Chilhowee Intermediate School 5005 Asheville Hw Knoxville TN 37914 (865) 594-1285 |
3-5 | 14 | 267 |
| Christenberry Elementary School 927 Oglewood Knoxville TN 37917 (865) 594-8500 |
KG-5 | 42 | 550 |
| Dogwood Elementary School 705 Tipton Av Knoxville TN 37920 (865) 579-5677 |
KG-5 | 54 | 766 |
| Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy 3001 Knox Center Dr Knoxville TN 37924 (865) 525-0069 |
9-12 | 8 | 130 |
| Fair Garden Family / Community Center School 400 Fern St Knoxville TN 37914 (865) 594-1320 |
PK-PK | 9 | 148 |
| Farragut High School 11237 Kingston Pk Knoxville TN 37922 (865) 966-9775 |
9-12 | 103 | 1,670 |
| Farragut Intermediate School 208 West End Av Knoxville TN 37922 (865) 966-6703 |
3-5 | 58 | 1,058 |
| Farragut Middle School 200 West End Av Knoxville TN 37922 (865) 966-9756 |
6-8 | 70 | 1,370 |
| Farragut Primary School 509 North Campbell Station Rd Knoxville TN 37922 (865) 966-5848 |
KG-2 | 56 | 1,012 |
| Fountain City Elementary School 2910 Montbelle Dr Knoxville TN 37918 (865) 689-1445 |
KG-5 | 26 | 386 |
| Ft Sanders Education Development Center School 501 South Twentyfirst St Knoxville TN 37916 (865) 594-5035 |
PK-PK | 16 | 60 |
| Fulton High School 2509 North Broadway Knoxville TN 37917 (865) 594-1240 |
9-12 | 78 | 952 |
| Gap Creek Elementary School 1920 Kimberlin Hts Rd Knoxville TN 37920 (865) 577-4860 |
KG-5 | 8 | 107 |
| Green Magnet Math and Science Academy 801 Townview Dr Knoxville TN 37915 (865) 594-1324 |
KG-5 | 28 | 334 |
| Gresham Middle School 500 Gresham Rd Knoxville TN 37918 (865) 689-1430 |
6-8 | 51 | 765 |
| Halls Elementary School 7502 Andersonville Pk Knoxville TN 37938 (865) 922-7445 |
KG-5 | 44 | 787 |
| Halls High School 4321 East Emory Rd Knoxville TN 37938 (865) 922-7757 |
9-12 | 60 | 1,274 |
| Halls Middle School 4317 East Emory Rd Knoxville TN 37938 (865) 922-7494 |
6-8 | 60 | 1,150 |
| Hardin Valley Elementary School 11445 Hardin Valley Rd Knoxville TN 37932 (865) 470-2088 |
KG-5 | 55 | 986 |
| Hardin Valley High School 11345 Hardin Valley Rd Knoxville TN 37932 (865) 690-9690 |
9-12 | 103 | 1,902 |
| Holston Middle School 600 Chilhowee Dr Knoxville TN 37924 (865) 594-1300 |
6-8 | 56 | 885 |
| Inskip Elementary School 4701 High School St Knoxville TN 37912 (865) 689-1450 |
KG-5 | 34 | 483 |
| Karns Elementary School 8108 Beaver Ridge Rd Knoxville TN 37931 (865) 539-7767 |
PK-5 | 78 | 1,250 |
| Karns High School 2710 Byington Solway Rd Knoxville TN 37931 (865) 539-8670 |
9-12 | 77 | 1,198 |
| Karns Middle School 2925 Gray Hendrix Rd Knoxville TN 37931 (865) 539-7732 |
6-8 | 78 | 1,385 |
| Knox Adaptive Education Center School 5719 Kingston Pk Knoxville TN 37919 (865) 909-9020 |
PK-12 | 17 | 78 |
| Knoxville Adult Evening High School 101 East 5th Av Knoxville TN 37917 (865) 594-3713 |
9-12 | 1 | 43 |
| L N Stem Academy 401 Henley St Knoxville TN 37902 (865) 329-8440 |
9-12 | 32 | 467 |
| Lonsdale Elementary School 1317 Louisiana Av Knoxville TN 37921 (865) 594-1330 |
PK-5 | 32 | 401 |
| Maynard Elementary School 737 College St Knoxville TN 37921 (865) 594-1333 |
KG-5 | 15 | 200 |
| Mooreland Heights Elementary School 5315 Magazine Rd Knoxville TN 37920 (865) 579-2105 |
PK-5 | 23 | 395 |
| Mount Olive Elementary School 2507 Maryville Pk South West Knoxville TN 37920 (865) 579-2170 |
PK-5 | 17 | 257 |
| New Hopewell Elementary School 757 Kimberlin Hgts Rd Knoxville TN 37920 (865) 579-2194 |
KG-5 | 18 | 249 |
| Northshore Elementary School 1889 Thunderhead Rd Knoxville TN 37922 (865) 594-1620 |
KG-5 | 46 | 865 |
| Northwest Middle School 5301 Pleasant Ridge Rd Knoxville TN 37912 (865) 594-1345 |
6-8 | 59 | 823 |
| Norwood Elementary School 1909 Merchant Dr Knoxville TN 37912 (865) 689-1460 |
PK-5 | 40 | 613 |
| Pleasant Ridge Elementary School 3013 Walnoaks Rd Knoxville TN 37921 (865) 594-1354 |
KG-5 | 27 | 410 |
| Pond Gap Elementary School 1400 Hollywood Dr Knoxville TN 37909 (865) 909-9040 |
KG-5 | 26 | 317 |
| Richard Yoakley Alternative Center School 4415 Washington Pk Knoxville TN 37917 (865) 594-3790 |
6-12 | 22 | 95 |
| Ridgedale Alternative School 4600 Ridgedale Rd Knoxville TN 37921 (865) 909-9099 |
6-12 | 28 | 91 |
| Ritta Elementary School 6228 Washington Pk Knoxville TN 37918 (865) 689-1496 |
KG-5 | 35 | 655 |
| Rocky Hill Elementary School 1200 Morrell Rd Knoxville TN 37919 (865) 539-7844 |
KG-5 | 39 | 721 |
| Sam E. Hill Family / Community Center School 1725 Delaware Av Knoxville TN 37921 (865) 594-3632 |
PK-PK | 12 | 180 |
| Sarah Moore Greene Elementary / Magnet School 3001 Brooks Rd Knoxville TN 37914 (865) 594-1328 |
PK-5 | 54 | 700 |
| Sequoyah Elementary School 942 Southgate Rd Knoxville TN 37919 (865) 594-1360 |
KG-5 | 24 | 448 |
| Shannondale Elementary School 5316 Shannondale Rd Knoxville TN 37918 (865) 689-1465 |
KG-5 | 21 | 411 |
| South Doyle High School 2020 Tipton Station Rd Knoxville TN 37920 (865) 577-4475 |
9-12 | 76 | 1,156 |
| South Doyle Middle School 3900 Decatur Rd Knoxville TN 37920 (865) 579-2133 |
6-8 | 65 | 1,082 |
| South Knoxville Elementary School 801 Sevier Av Knoxville TN 37920 (865) 579-2100 |
PK-5 | 9 | 159 |
| Spring Hill Elementary School 4711 Mildred Dr Knoxville TN 37914 (865) 594-1365 |
KG-5 | 31 | 406 |
| Sterchi Elementary School 900 Oaklett Dr Knoxville TN 37912 (865) 689-1470 |
KG-5 | 25 | 396 |
| Sunnyview Primary School 412 Bagwell Rd Knoxville TN 37924 (865) 594-1173 |
PK-2 | 16 | 306 |
| Vine Middle / Magnet School 1807 Martin Luther King Jr Av Knoxville TN 37915 (865) 594-4461 |
6-8 | 29 | 310 |
| West Haven Elementary School 3620 Sisk Rd Knoxville TN 37921 (865) 594-4467 |
KG-5 | 23 | 365 |
| West High School 3300 Sutherland Av Knoxville TN 37919 (865) 594-4477 |
9-12 | 76 | 1,235 |
| West Hills Elementary School 409 Vanosdale Rd Knoxville TN 37919 (865) 539-7850 |
KG-5 | 49 | 831 |
| West Valley Middle School 9118 George Williams Rd Knoxville TN 37922 (865) 539-5145 |
6-8 | 61 | 1,153 |
| West View Elementary School 1714 Mingle Av Knoxville TN 37921 (865) 594-4471 |
PK-5 | 17 | 241 |
| Whittle Springs Middle School 2700 White Oak La Knoxville TN 37917 (865) 594-4474 |
6-8 | 44 | 533 |
Teaching in Mascot
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Knox County Elementary School 9315 Rutledge Pk Mascot TN 37806 (865) 933-3493 |
PK-5 | 36 | 522 |
Teaching in Powell
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Ridge Elementary School 2502 East Brushy Valley Rd Powell TN 37849 (865) 938-7002 |
KG-5 | 36 | 558 |
| Powell Elementary School 1711 Spring St Powell TN 37849 (865) 938-2048 |
KG-5 | 55 | 913 |
| Powell High School 2136 West Emory Rd Powell TN 37849 (865) 938-2171 |
9-12 | 79 | 1,371 |
| Powell Middle School 3329 West Emory Rd Powell TN 37849 (865) 938-9008 |
6-8 | 58 | 957 |
Teaching in Strawberry Plains
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Elementary School 9304 College La Strawberry Plains TN 37871 (865) 933-4172 |
KG-5 | 34 | 575 |
| Carter High School 210 North Carter School Rd Strawberry Plains TN 37871 (865) 933-3434 |
9-12 | 63 | 918 |
| Carter Middle School 204 North Carter School Rd Strawberry Plains TN 37871 (865) 933-3426 |
6-8 | 50 | 820 |