Suffolk Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Suffolk Public Schools manages 20 schools with just over 1,000 teachers and support staff. The tables below provide administration and teacher salaries at Suffolk Public Schools. The data has been obtained through multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Suffolk Public Schools Teacher Salary Details
This table details salary ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News region. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $64,610 | $44,310 - $100,130 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,870 | $49,380 - $98,780 |
| Middle School Teacher | $66,730 | $49,450 - $98,140 |
| High School Teacher | $66,520 | $49,210 - $99,900 |
| PE Teacher | $45,890 | $25,700 - $68,600 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, 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 salary ranges for special education teachers who work for Suffolk Public Schools and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $69,880 | $49,270 - $100,030 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, 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 Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $58,930 | $35,520-$80,960 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $93,850 | $70,180 - $127,550 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $63,730 | $41,040 - $79,710 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, 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 Suffolk Public Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $16,782 | $15,889 |
| Administrators | $17,608 | $15,095 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Suffolk Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Suffolk Public 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 Suffolk Public Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 984 | 982 | 970 |
| Preschool Teachers | 38 | 38 | 36 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 58 | 57 | 55 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 325 | 347 | 345 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 563 | 540 | 534 |
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 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| Teaching Assistants | 282 | 270 | 255 |
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 Suffolk Public Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 660 | 660 | 564 |
| District Administrators | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| District Support Staff | 35 | 34 | 52 |
| School Administrators | 45 | 44 | 44 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 56 | 56 | 53 |
| Student Support Staff | 43 | 43 | 22 |
| Other Support Staff | 484 | 474 | 383 |
| Guidance Counselors | 34 | 33 | 32 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 13 | 14 | 13 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 21 | 19 | 19 |
Suffolk Public Schools Schools
We have listed the 20 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Suffolk Public Schools in the list 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:
- Portsmouth Public Schools (25 Schools)
- Isle Of Wight County Public Schools District (9 Schools)
- Norfolk Public Schools (52 Schools)
- Chesapeake Public Schools (47 Schools)
- Franklin City Public Schools District (3 Schools)
Suffolk Public Schools Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker T. Washington Elementary School 204 Walnut St Suffolk VA 23434 (757) 934-6226 |
PK-5 | 31 | 490 |
| Creekside Elementary School 1000 Bennetts Creek Park Rd Suffolk VA 23435 (757) 923-4251 |
PK-5 | 47 | 1,001 |
| Driver Elementary School 4270 Drr Ln Suffolk VA 23435 (757) 923-4106 |
2-5 | 18 | 329 |
| Elephant's Fork Elementary School 2316 William Reid Dr Suffolk VA 23434 (757) 923-5250 |
PK-5 | 38 | 685 |
| Florence Bowser Elementary School 4540 Nansemond Parkway Suffolk VA 23435 (757) 923-4164 |
PK-1 | 14 | 231 |
| Forest Glen Middle School 200 Forest Glen Dr Suffolk VA 23434 (757) 925-5780 |
6-8 | 32 | 403 |
| Hillpoint Elementary School 1101 Hillpoint Rd Suffolk VA 23434 (757) 925-6750 |
PK-5 | 43 | 815 |
| John F. Kennedy Middle School 2325 East Washington St Suffolk VA 23434 (757) 934-6212 |
6-8 | 48 | 568 |
| John Yeates Middle School 4901 Bennetts Pasture Rd Suffolk VA 23435 (757) 923-4105 |
6-8 | 81 | 1,142 |
| Kilby Shores Elementary School 111 Kilby Shores Dr Suffolk VA 23434 (757) 934-6214 |
PK-5 | 32 | 564 |
| King's Fork High School 351 King's Fork Rd Suffolk VA 23434 (757) 923-5240 |
9-12 | 103 | 1,465 |
| King's Fork Middle School 350 Kings Fork Rd Suffolk VA 23434 (757) 923-5246 |
6-8 | 75 | 1,048 |
| Lakeland High School 214 Kenyon Rd Suffolk VA 23434 (757) 925-5790 |
9-12 | 82 | 1,129 |
| Mack Benn Jr Elementary School 1253 Nansemond Parkway Suffolk VA 23434 (757) 934-6224 |
PK-5 | 43 | 744 |
| Nansemond Parkway Elementary School 3012 Nansemond Parkway Suffolk VA 23434 (757) 923-4167 |
PK-5 | 30 | 558 |
| Nansemond River High School 3301 Nansemond Parkway Suffolk VA 23435 (757) 923-4101 |
9-12 | 94 | 1,526 |
| Northern Shores Elementary School 6701 Respass Beach Rd Suffolk VA 23435 (757) 923-4169 |
PK-5 | 38 | 770 |
| Oakland Elementary School 5505 Godwin Blvd Suffolk VA 23434 (757) 923-5248 |
PK-5 | 28 | 520 |
| Southwestern Elementary School 9301 Southwestern Blvd Suffolk VA 23437 (757) 934-6213 |
PK-5 | 26 | 488 |