Laurel County Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 500 teachers and support staff and 9,000 students enrolled at the 21 schools operated by Laurel County Schools. The tables below profile school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Kentucky, due to more localized data not being available. 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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Kentucky Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table lists the average salary for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Kentucky. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $40,010 | $22,420-$60,070 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $54,890 | $39,410 - $70,280 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $55,650 | $39,750 - $73,320 |
| Middle School Teacher | $56,110 | $40,420 - $78,460 |
| High School Teacher | $58,160 | $40,650 - $79,040 |
| PE Teacher | $59,620 | $21,060 - $97,200 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Kentucky, 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 in Kentucky.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $40,010 | $22,420-$60,070 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $54,510 | $39,450 - $64,610 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Kentucky, 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 state of Kentucky below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $50,840 | $29,370-$82,070 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $89,870 | $64,430 - $122,630 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $58,890 | $35,960 - $81,540 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Kentucky, 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 Laurel County Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Kentucky | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $17,172 | $15,364 |
| Administrators | $11,580 | $9,402 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Laurel County Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Laurel 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 Laurel County Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 493 | 536 | 537 |
| Preschool Teachers | 9 | 11 | 13 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 30 | 30 | 31 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 159 | 181 | 287 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 119 | 125 | 124 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 176 | 189 | 82 |
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 | 185 | 180 | 144 |
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 Laurel County Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 481 | 481 | 481 |
| District Administrators | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| District Support Staff | 23 | 27 | 26 |
| School Administrators | 37 | 36 | 38 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 33 | 32 | 31 |
| Student Support Staff | 35 | 35 | 34 |
| Other Support Staff | 346 | 341 | 342 |
| Librarians | 16 | 17 | 17 |
| Guidance Counselors | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Other School Counselors | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Laurel County Schools Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Laurel County Schools manages 21 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:
- Corbin Independent School District (10 Schools)
- Clay County School District (11 Schools)
- Knox County Public Schools (12 Schools)
- Jackson County School District (6 Schools)
- Rockcastle County School District (6 Schools)
Laurel County Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Corbin
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Hills Elementary School 8325 South Us 25 Corbin KY 40701 (606) 862-4655 |
PK-5 | 41 | 650 |
Teaching in East Bernstadt
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Green Elementary School 2515 Hwy 1394 East Bernstadt KY 40729 (606) 862-4647 |
PK-5 | 19 | 334 |
Teaching in Keavy
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keavy Elementary School 598 West Hwy 312 Keavy KY 40737 (606) 862-4672 |
PK-5 | 19 | 301 |
Teaching in London
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 363 Elementary School 2330 Keavy Rd London KY 40744 (606) 862-5400 |
PK-5 | 27 | 459 |
| Bush Elementary School 1832 East Laurel Rd London KY 40741 (606) 862-4618 |
PK-5 | 31 | 531 |
| Camp Ground Elementary School 6800 Barbourville Rd London KY 40744 (606) 862-4625 |
PK-5 | 19 | 332 |
| Cold Hill Elementary School 4012 West Laurel Rd London KY 40741 (606) 862-4632 |
PK-5 | 16 | 313 |
| Colony Elementary School 3656 Somerset Rd London KY 40741 (606) 862-4639 |
PK-5 | 22 | 367 |
| Johnson Elementary School 1781 Mcwhorter Rd London KY 40741 (606) 862-4664 |
PK-5 | 18 | 291 |
| Laurel Day Treatment Center School 65 Marydell Rd London KY 40741 (606) 862-6605 |
6-12 | 4 | 30 |
| London Elementary School 600 North Main St London KY 40741 (606) 862-4679 |
PK-5 | 37 | 575 |
| Mcdaniel Learning Center School 275 South Laurel Rd London KY 40744 (606) 862-4781 |
9-12 | 5 | 46 |
| North Laurel High School 1300 East Daniel Boone London KY 40741 (606) 862-4699 |
9-12 | 72 | 1,370 |
| North Laurel Middle School 101 Johnson Rd London KY 40741 (606) 862-4715 |
6-8 | 60 | 1,124 |
| South Laurel High School 201 South Laurel Rd London KY 40744 (606) 862-4727 |
9-12 | 70 | 1,237 |
| South Laurel Middle School 223 South Laurel Rd London KY 40744 (606) 862-4745 |
6-8 | 59 | 1,114 |
| Sublimity Elementary School 900 Sublimity School Rd London KY 40744 (606) 862-4692 |
PK-5 | 19 | 353 |