Lanier County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Lanier County School District operates 4 schools with more than 100 teachers and support staff. The Lanier County School District teacher and administration salary data displayed in the following tables are taken from several government and organizational agencies as listed below each of the data tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Lanier County School District Teacher Salary Details
The table below details average salary and ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Valdosta 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 | $35,410 | $18,000-$55,380 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $54,270 | $39,210 - $71,620 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $55,720 | $39,150 - $71,930 |
| Middle School Teacher | $54,330 | $37,220 - $75,660 |
| High School Teacher | $57,350 | $37,950 - $78,190 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Valdosta, 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 average salary and ranges for special education teachers who work for Lanier County School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $58,560 | $38,000 - $77,230 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Valdosta, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Valdosta area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $81,930 | $66,300 - $102,820 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $53,970 | $30,760 - $75,870 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Valdosta, 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 Lanier County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $16,409 | $16,685 |
| Administrators | $8,443 | $13,029 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Lanier County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Lanier 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 Lanier County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 106 | 115 | 124 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 8 | 9 | 11 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 41 | 43 | 45 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 39 | 44 | 48 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 11 | 12 | 13 |
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 | 34 | 37 | 37 |
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 Lanier County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 74 | 74 | 74 |
| School Administrators | 8 | 8 | 11 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 10 | 12 | 14 |
| Other Support Staff | 35 | 38 | 35 |
Lanier County School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Lanier County School District manages 4 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:
- Berrien County School District (5 Schools)
- Valdosta City School District (9 Schools)
- Clinch County School District (5 Schools)
- Lowndes County School District (Georgia) (12 Schools)
- Atkinson County School District (4 Schools)
Lanier County School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanier County Elementary School 242 South Valdosta Rd Lakeland GA 31635 (229) 482-3580 |
PK-2 | 43 | 636 |
| Lanier County Elementary School 92 Valdosta Rd Lakeland GA 31635 (229) 482-3870 |
3-5 | 26 | 416 |
| Lanier County High School 325 West Patten Ave Lakeland GA 31635 (229) 482-3868 |
9-12 | 29 | 387 |
| Lanier County Middle School 325 West Patten Ave Lakeland GA 31635 (229) 482-8247 |
6-8 | 26 | 381 |