Richland County School District One
Teacher Salary and Benefits
According to published data more than 2,000 teachers are employed at Richland County School District One (RCSD One). The tables below provide administration and teacher salaries at Richland County School District One (RCSD One). The data has been gathered through several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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RCSD One Teacher Salary Details
This table lists the average salary for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Columbia local 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 displays the average salary for special education teachers who work for RCSD 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 Richland County School District One (RCSD One) is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $19,841 | $13,884 |
| Administrators | $36,235 | $23,349 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Richland County School District One Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Richland County School District One (RCSD 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 Richland County School District One (RCSD One) per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,760 | 1,831 | 1,842 |
| Preschool Teachers | 61 | 67 | 71 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 86 | 86 | 91 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 1,099 | 1,160 | 1,154 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 514 | 518 | 526 |
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 | 97 | 99 | 105 |
| Teaching Assistants | 134 | 154 | 119 |
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 Richland County School District One (RCSD One) are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 302 | 302 | 313 |
| District Administrators | 15 | 16 | 16 |
| District Support Staff | 34 | 41 | 45 |
| School Administrators | 93 | 95 | 98 |
| Student Support Staff | 142 | 150 | 154 |
| Librarians | 46 | 47 | 43 |
| Guidance Counselors | 74 | 69 | 71 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 47 | 44 | 45 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 27 | 25 | 26 |
Richland County School District One (RCSD One) Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Richland County School District One (RCSD One) manages 50 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:
- Lexington County School District Two (15 Schools)
- Richland County School District Two (31 Schools)
- Lexington County School District One (29 Schools)
- School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties (21 Schools)
- Lexington County School District 04 (7 Schools)
Richland County School District One Map & Boundaries
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Teaching in Columbia
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| A C Flora High School 1 Falcon Dr Columbia SC 29204 (803) 738-7300 |
9-12 | 81 | 1,311 |
| A C Moore Elementary School 333 Etiwan Ave Columbia SC 29205 (803) 343-2910 |
PK-5 | 32 | 415 |
| A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary School 726 Easter St Columbia SC 29203 (803) 735-3417 |
PK-5 | 28 | 405 |
| Alcorn Middle School 5125 Fairfield Rd Columbia SC 29203 (803) 735-3439 |
6-8 | 34 | 348 |
| Annie Burnside Elementary School 7300 Patterson Rd Columbia SC 29209 (803) 783-5530 |
PK-5 | 21 | 268 |
| Arden Elementary School 1300 Ashley St Columbia SC 29203 (803) 735-3400 |
PK-5 | 24 | 287 |
| Bradley Elementary School 3032 Pinebelt Rd Columbia SC 29204 (803) 738-7200 |
PK-5 | 33 | 421 |
| Brennen Elementary School 4438 Devereaux Rd Columbia SC 29205 (803) 738-7204 |
PK-5 | 51 | 798 |
| Brockman School 2245 Montclair Dr Columbia SC 29206 (803) 790-6743 |
PK-5 | 20 | 320 |
| Burton-Pack Elementary School 111 Garden Dr Columbia SC 29204 (803) 691-5550 |
PK-5 | 38 | 564 |
| C a Johnson Preparatory Academy 2219 Barhamville Rd Columbia SC 29204 (803) 253-7092 |
9-12 | 41 | 432 |
| Carolina Charter for Inquiry School 7405a Fairfield Rd Columbia SC 29203 (803) 691-1250 |
PK-6 | 14 | 144 |
| Carver-Lyon Elementary School 2100 Waverly St Columbia SC 29204 (803) 343-2900 |
PK-5 | 31 | 356 |
| Caughman Road Elementary School 7725 Caughman Rd Columbia SC 29209 (803) 783-5534 |
PK-5 | 47 | 702 |
| Columbia High School 1701 Westchester Dr Columbia SC 29210 (803) 731-8950 |
9-12 | 55 | 735 |
| Crayton Middle School 5000 Clemson Ave Columbia SC 29206 (803) 738-7224 |
6-8 | 64 | 1,061 |
| Dreher High School 3319 Millwood Ave Columbia SC 29205 (803) 253-7000 |
9-12 | 74 | 1,140 |
| Eau Claire High School 4800 Monticello Rd Columbia SC 29203 (803) 735-7600 |
9-12 | 54 | 608 |
| Edward E. Taylor School 200 Mcrae St Columbia SC 29203 (803) 343-2924 |
PK-5 | 22 | 268 |
| Forest Heights Elementary School 2500 Blue Ridge Terrace Columbia SC 29203 (803) 691-3780 |
PK-5 | 42 | 588 |
| Gibbes Middle School 500 Summerlea Dr Columbia SC 29203 (803) 343-2942 |
6-8 | 25 | 334 |
| H. B. Rhame Elementary School 1300 Arrowwood Dr Columbia SC 29210 (803) 731-8900 |
PK-5 | 29 | 467 |
| Hall Institute School 1800 Colonial Dr Columbia SC 29203 (803) 898-1488 |
KG-12 | 5 | 33 |
| Hand Middle School 2600 Wheat St Columbia SC 29205 (803) 343-2947 |
6-8 | 61 | 894 |
| Hyatt Park Elementary School 4200 Main St Columbia SC 29203 (803) 735-3421 |
PK-5 | 37 | 548 |
| John P Thomas Elementary School 6001 Weston Ave Columbia SC 29203 (803) 735-3430 |
PK-5 | 34 | 475 |
| Logan Elementary School 815 Elmwood Ave Columbia SC 29201 (803) 343-2915 |
PK-5 | 23 | 274 |
| Meadowfield Elementary School 525 Galway Ln Columbia SC 29209 (803) 738-5549 |
PK-5 | 45 | 630 |
| Mill Creek Elementary School 925 Universal Dr Columbia SC 29209 (803) 783-5553 |
PK-5 | 31 | 438 |
| Pendergrass Fairwold Center School 5935 Token St Columbia SC 29203 (803) 735-3435 |
PK-12 | 17 | 109 |
| Pine Grove Elementary School 111 Huffstetler Dr Columbia SC 29210 (803) 214-2380 |
PK-5 | 38 | 586 |
| Richland One Middle College @ Midlands T School 316 South Beltline Blvd Columbia SC 29205 (803) 738-7114 |
11-12 | 5 | 89 |
| Rosewood Elementary School 3300 Rosewood Dr Columbia SC 29205 (803) 343-2930 |
PK-5 | 28 | 438 |
| S Kilbourne Elementary School 1400 South Kilbourne Rd Columbia SC 29205 (803) 738-7215 |
PK-5 | 20 | 265 |
| Satchel Ford Road Elementary School 5901 Satchel Ford Rd Columbia SC 29206 (803) 738-7209 |
PK-5 | 45 | 675 |
| St Andrews Middle School 1231 Bluefield Rd Columbia SC 29210 (803) 731-8910 |
6-8 | 48 | 700 |
| W a Perry Middle School 2600 Barhamville Rd Columbia SC 29204 (803) 256-6347 |
6-8 | 32 | 335 |
| W J Keenan High School 361 Pisgah Church Rd Columbia SC 29203 (803) 714-2500 |
9-12 | 53 | 739 |
| W. G. Sanders Middle School 3455 Pine Belt Rd Columbia SC 29204 (803) 735-7575 |
6-8 | 29 | 391 |
| Watkins-Nance Elementary School 2525 Barhamville Rd Columbia SC 29204 (803) 733-4321 |
PK-5 | 30 | 427 |
| William S. Sandel Elementary School 2700 Seminole Rd Columbia SC 29210 (803) 731-8906 |
PK-5 | 41 | 591 |
Teaching in Eastover
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webber School 140 Webber School Rd Eastover SC 29044 (803) 353-8771 |
PK-5 | 25 | 348 |
Teaching in Gadsden
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden Elementary School 1660 South Goodwin Circle Gadsden SC 29052 (803) 353-2231 |
PK-5 | 17 | 135 |
Teaching in Hopkins
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkins Elementary School 6120 Cabin Creek Rd Hopkins SC 29061 (803) 783-5541 |
PK-5 | 31 | 368 |
| Hopkins Middle School 1601 Clarkson Rd Hopkins SC 29061 (803) 695-3331 |
6-8 | 41 | 517 |
| Horrell Hill Elementary School 517 Horrell Hill Rd Hopkins SC 29061 (803) 783-5545 |
PK-5 | 44 | 622 |
| Lower Richland High School 2615 Lower Richland Blvd Hopkins SC 29061 (803) 695-3000 |
9-12 | 86 | 1,239 |
| Southeast Middle School 731 Horrell Hill Rd Hopkins SC 29061 (803) 695-5700 |
6-8 | 43 | 534 |