NHCS -- New Hanover County Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
New Hanover County Schools has an estimated 20,000 students and 2,000 educators. The New Hanover County Schools school administration and teacher salary data provided in the following tables are obtained from several government and organizational agencies as listed below 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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NHCS Teacher Salary Details
The following table details the average salary for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Wilmington 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 | $32,290 | $22,660-$45,270 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $44,720 | $34,100 - $55,410 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $50,650 | $40,040 - $60,680 |
| Middle School Teacher | $51,380 | $39,100 - $58,960 |
| High School Teacher | $52,370 | $40,390 - $60,250 |
| PE Teacher | $52,970 | $22,860 - $86,190 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Wilmington, 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 NHCS and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $49,730 | $39,020 - $67,630 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Wilmington, 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 Wilmington area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $47,790 | $35,050-$66,430 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $79,860 | $50,070 - $105,370 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $52,160 | $38,910 - $63,760 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Wilmington, 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 New Hanover County Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $14,101 | $12,730 |
| Administrators | $13,657 | $12,997 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
New Hanover County Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by New Hanover 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 New Hanover County Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,615 | 1,664 | 1,717 |
| Preschool Teachers | 27 | 29 | 28 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 110 | 129 | 114 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 926 | 1,029 | 974 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 540 | 464 | 583 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 12 | 14 | 18 |
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 | 15 | 17 | 18 |
| Teaching Assistants | 415 | 450 | 465 |
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 New Hanover County Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 1,132 | 1,132 | 1,170 |
| District Administrators | 27 | 29 | 31 |
| District Support Staff | 80 | 82 | 81 |
| School Administrators | 90 | 95 | 99 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 129 | 127 | 130 |
| Student Support Staff | 173 | 176 | 193 |
| Other Support Staff | 617 | 622 | 637 |
| Librarians | 35 | 34 | 34 |
| Guidance Counselors | 61 | 70 | 69 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 26 | 30 | 28 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 35 | 40 | 40 |
New Hanover County Schools Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, New Hanover County Schools manages 41 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:
- Brunswick County Schools (19 Schools)
- Pender County Schools (16 Schools)
- Whiteville City Schools District (5 Schools)
- Columbus County Schools (19 Schools)
- Onslow County Schools (35 Schools)
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Teaching in Carolina Beach
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Beach Elementary School 400 South 4th St Carolina Beach NC 28428 (910) 458-4340 |
PK-5 | 28 | 442 |
Teaching in Castle Hayne
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hayne Elementary School 3925 Roger Haynes Dr Castle Hayne NC 28429 (910) 602-4970 |
PK-5 | 37 | 502 |
| Holly Shelter Middle 3921 Roger Haynes Dr Castle Hayne NC 28429 (910) 602-4046 |
6-8 | 50 | 755 |
| Wilmington Early College High School 4500 Blue Clay Rd Castle Hayne NC 28429 (910) 362-7789 |
9-12 | 9 | 175 |
Teaching in Wilmington
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie H Snipes Elementary School 2150 Chestnut St Wilmington NC 28405 (910) 251-6175 |
PK-5 | 43 | 485 |
| Bradley Creek Elementary School 6211 Greenville Loop Wilmington NC 28409 (910) 350-2051 |
KG-5 | 32 | 467 |
| Charles P Murray Middle School 655 Halyburton Memorial Parkwy Wilmington NC 28412 (910) 790-2363 |
6-8 | 53 | 850 |
| College Park Elementary School 5001 Oriole Dr Wilmington NC 28403 (910) 350-2058 |
KG-5 | 38 | 484 |
| D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy 813 Nixon St Wilmington NC 28401 (910) 251-6150 |
6-7 | 15 | 218 |
| Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elementary School 6701 Gordon Rd Wilmington NC 28405 (910) 397-1544 |
PK-5 | 36 | 568 |
| Dr John Codington Elementary School 4321 Carolina Beach Rd Wilmington NC 28412 (910) 790-2236 |
KG-5 | 36 | 552 |
| Edwin a Alderman Elementary School 2025 Independence Blvd Wilmington NC 28403 (910) 350-2031 |
KG-5 | 21 | 264 |
| Edwin A. Anderson Elementary School 455 Halyburton Memorial Parkwa Wilmington NC 28412 (910) 798-3311 |
KG-5 | 41 | 639 |
| Emma B Trask Middle School 2900 North College Rd Wilmington NC 28405 (910) 350-2142 |
6-8 | 52 | 786 |
| Emsley a Laney High School 2700 North College Rd Wilmington NC 28405 (910) 350-2089 |
9-12 | 115 | 1,972 |
| Eugene Ashley High School 555 Halyburton Memorial Parkwy Wilmington NC 28412 (910) 790-2360 |
9-12 | 105 | 1,743 |
| Forest Hills Elementary School 602 Colonial Dr Wilmington NC 28403 (910) 251-6190 |
PK-5 | 35 | 442 |
| Gregory Elementary School 1106 Ann St Wilmington NC 28401 (910) 251-6185 |
KG-5 | 29 | 393 |
| Heyward C Bellamy Elementary School 70 Sanders Rd Wilmington NC 28412 (910) 350-2039 |
PK-5 | 43 | 696 |
| Holly Tree Elementary School 3020 Web Trace Wilmington NC 28409 (910) 790-2250 |
KG-5 | 32 | 505 |
| Isaac M Bear High School 630 Macmillan Ave Wilmington NC 28403 (910) 350-1387 |
9-12 | 11 | 233 |
| John J Blair Elementary School 6510 Market St Wilmington NC 28405 (910) 350-2045 |
KG-5 | 37 | 555 |
| John T Hoggard High School 4305 Shipyard Blvd Wilmington NC 28403 (910) 350-2072 |
9-12 | 92 | 1,629 |
| Lake Forest Academy 1802 South 15th St Wilmington NC 28401 (910) 772-2515 |
KG-8 | 11 | 40 |
| Lakeside School 3702 Princess Place Dr Wilmington NC 28405 (910) 251-6161 |
6-12 | 10 | 43 |
| M C S Noble Middle School 6520 Market St Wilmington NC 28405 (910) 350-2112 |
6-8 | 47 | 786 |
| Mary C Williams Elementary School 801 Silver Lake Rd Wilmington NC 28412 (910) 350-2150 |
PK-5 | 37 | 450 |
| Mary Sidberry Mosley Plc School 3702 Princess Place Dr Wilmington NC 28405 (910) 251-6161 |
9-12 | 8 | 54 |
| Murrayville Elementary School 225 Mabee Way Wilmington NC 28411 (919) 790-5067 |
PK-5 | 45 | 719 |
| Myrtle Grove Middle School 901 Piner Rd Wilmington NC 28409 (910) 350-2100 |
6-8 | 51 | 820 |
| New Hanover High School 1307 Market St Wilmington NC 28401 (910) 251-6100 |
9-12 | 104 | 1,650 |
| Ogden Elementary School 3637 Middle Sound Rd Wilmington NC 28411 (910) 686-6464 |
PK-5 | 41 | 681 |
| Pine Valley Elementary School 440 John South Mosby Dr Wilmington NC 28412 (910) 350-2121 |
KG-5 | 36 | 546 |
| Rachel Freeman Elementary School 2601 Princess Place Dr Wilmington NC 28405 (910) 251-6011 |
PK-5 | 32 | 389 |
| Roland-Grise Middle School 4412 Lake Ave Wilmington NC 28403 (910) 350-2136 |
6-8 | 51 | 838 |
| Sunset Park Elementary School 613 Alabama Ave Wilmington NC 28401 (910) 815-6948 |
KG-5 | 34 | 458 |
| Walter L Parsley Elementary School 3518 Masonboro Loop Rd Wilmington NC 28409 (910) 790-2355 |
PK-5 | 35 | 588 |
| Williston Middle School 401 South 10th St Wilmington NC 28401 (910) 815-6906 |
6-8 | 62 | 760 |
| Winter Park Model Elementary School 204 South Macmillan Ave Wilmington NC 28403 (910) 350-2159 |
KG-5 | 30 | 362 |
| Wrightsboro Elementary School 2716 Castle Hayne Rd Wilmington NC 28401 (910) 815-6909 |
PK-5 | 37 | 513 |
Teaching in Wrightsville Beach
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrightsville Beach Elementary School 220 Coral Dr Wrightsville Beach NC 28480 (910) 256-3171 |
KG-5 | 22 | 346 |