Lexington County School District One
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Lexington County School District One oversees 29 schools with over 2,000 teachers. The tables below display administration and teacher salaries at Lexington County School District One. The data is taken from 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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Lexington County School District One Teacher Salary Details
The table below lists the average salary for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Columbia 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 | $35,270 | $21,870-$61,100 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $54,780 | $35,880 - $78,760 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $55,490 | $39,070 - $78,810 |
| Middle School Teacher | $55,240 | $39,340 - $77,230 |
| High School Teacher | $54,780 | $39,120 - $73,440 |
| PE Teacher | $60,750 | $21,840 - $102,670 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Columbia, 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 that work for Lexington County School District One and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $55,520 | $40,240 - $76,420 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Columbia, 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, including counselors and librarians for the Columbia area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $53,550 | $29,410-$93,120 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $96,170 | $73,380 - $124,430 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $53,650 | $36,070 - $76,700 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Columbia, 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 Lexington County School District One is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $17,008 | $13,886 |
| Administrators | $29,429 | $23,349 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Lexington County School District One Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Lexington County School District One. 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 Lexington County School District One per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,512 | 1,578 | 1,598 |
| Preschool Teachers | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 76 | 77 | 77 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 963 | 1,006 | 990 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 461 | 483 | 519 |
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 | 54 | 61 | 64 |
| Teaching Assistants | 308 | 344 | 359 |
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 Lexington County School District One are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 286 | 286 | 276 |
| District Administrators | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| District Support Staff | 66 | 75 | 73 |
| School Administrators | 81 | 82 | 83 |
| Student Support Staff | 109 | 112 | 101 |
| Librarians | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| Guidance Counselors | 76 | 75 | 75 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 51 | 55 | 53 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 25 | 20 | 22 |
Lexington County School District One Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Lexington County School District One has 29 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:
- Lexington County School District Two (15 Schools)
- School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties (21 Schools)
- Richland County School District One (50 Schools)
- Richland County School District Two (31 Schools)
- Lexington County School District 04 (7 Schools)
Lexington County School District One Map & Boundaries
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Teaching in Gilbert
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Elementary School 314 Main St Gilbert SC 29054 (803) 821-1600 |
3-5 | 43 | 694 |
| Gilbert High School 840 Main St Gilbert SC 29054 (803) 821-1900 |
9-12 | 65 | 942 |
| Gilbert Middle School 120 Rikard Circle Gilbert SC 29054 (803) 821-1700 |
6-8 | 51 | 746 |
| Gilbert Primary School 520 Main St Gilbert SC 29054 (803) 821-1400 |
PK-2 | 43 | 773 |
Teaching in Lexington
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Springs Elementary School 6340 Platt Springs Rd Lexington SC 29073 (803) 821-5100 |
PK-5 | 57 | 979 |
| Carolina Springs Middle School 6180 Platt Springs Rd Lexington SC 29073 (803) 821-4900 |
6-8 | 54 | 791 |
| Lake Murray Elementary School 205 Wise Ferry Rd Lexington SC 29072 (803) 821-3100 |
PK-5 | 39 | 662 |
| Lexington Elementary School 116 Azalea Dr Lexington SC 29072 (803) 821-4000 |
PK-5 | 43 | 717 |
| Lexington Middle School 702 North Lake Dr Lexington SC 29072 (803) 821-3700 |
6-8 | 59 | 805 |
| Meadow Glen Elementary 510 Ginny Ln Lexington SC 29072 (803) 821-0400 |
KG-5 | 49 | 851 |
| Meadow Glen Middle 440 Ginny Ln Lexington SC 29072 (803) 821-0600 |
6-8 | 56 | 926 |
| Midway Elementary School 180 Midway Rd Lexington SC 29072 (803) 821-0300 |
KG-5 | 50 | 771 |
| New Providence Elementary School 1118 Old Cherokee Rd Lexington SC 29072 (803) 821-3300 |
KG-5 | 37 | 579 |
| Oak Grove Elementary School 479 Oak Dr Lexington SC 29073 (803) 821-0100 |
PK-5 | 40 | 688 |
| Pleasant Hill Elementary School 664 Rawl Rd Lexington SC 29072 (803) 821-2800 |
KG-5 | 55 | 946 |
| Pleasant Hill Middle School 660 Rawl Rd Lexington SC 29072 (803) 821-2700 |
6-8 | 66 | 1,017 |
| Red Bank Elementary School 246 Community Dr Lexington SC 29073 (803) 821-4600 |
PK-5 | 45 | 662 |
| River Bluff High 320 Corley Mill Rd Lexington SC 29072 (803) 821-0700 |
9-12 | 86 | 1,483 |
| Rocky Creek Elementary 430 Calks Ferry Rd Lexington SC 29072 (803) 821-4200 |
PK-5 | 37 | 651 |
| Saxe Gotha Elementary School 100 Bill Williamson Court Lexington SC 29073 (803) 821-4800 |
PK-5 | 45 | 713 |
| White Knoll High School 5643 Platt Springs Rd Lexington SC 29073 (803) 821-5200 |
9-12 | 128 | 1,959 |
Teaching in Pelion
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forts Pond Elementary School 7350 Fish Hatchery Rd Pelion SC 29123 (803) 821-2500 |
KG-5 | 34 | 527 |
| Pelion Elementary School 1202 Pine St Pelion SC 29123 (803) 821-2000 |
PK-5 | 40 | 629 |
| Pelion High School 600 Lydia Dr Pelion SC 29123 (803) 821-2200 |
9-12 | 54 | 758 |
| Pelion Middle School 758 Magnolia St Pelion SC 29123 (803) 821-2300 |
6-8 | 37 | 551 |
Teaching in West Columbia
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Knoll Elementary School 132 White Knoll Way West Columbia SC 29170 (803) 821-4500 |
PK-5 | 46 | 741 |
| White Knoll Middle School 116 White Knoll Way West Columbia SC 29170 (803) 821-4300 |
6-8 | 53 | 754 |