Average Teacher Salary in Avery County Schools
The average teacher salary in Avery County Schools is $37,898.
| Grade Level | Average | 10th percentile | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-school | $21,120 | $16,320 | $17,850 | $20,210 | $23,540 | $26,630 |
| Kindergarten | $42,300 | $31,840 | $36,160 | $41,220 | $48,460 | $56,360 |
| Elementary | $41,120 | $29,950 | $34,620 | $40,430 | $47,570 | $53,270 |
| Middle school | $41,280 | $30,920 | $35,120 | $40,790 | $47,230 | $52,480 |
| High school | $43,670 | $30,740 | $36,690 | $43,570 | $50,980 | $58,100 |
How to Become a Teacher in Avery County Schools
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General Facts
- Staff: 384
- Full time teachers: 179
- Pupil to teacher ratio: 12 to 1
- Teacher assistants (instructional aides): 53
- Instructional Coordinators: 6
- Elementary Teachers: 89
- Kindergarten Teachers: not available
- Pre-K Teachers: not available
- High School Teachers: 90
- Pre-K to 12 Students: 2,264
Financial Statistics for Avery County Schools
Revenue
- Revenue from local sources: $6,589,000
- Revenue from state sources: $15,203,000
- Revenue from federal sources: $2,472,000
- Total revenue: $24,264,000
Expenses
- Expenditures on instruction: $13,559,000
- Expenditures on teacher salary: $15,089,000
- Expenditures on teacher benefits: $3,790,000
- Expenditures per student: $12,000
- Total expenditures: $23,083,000
Breakdown of Teacher Salary Expenses
- Teacher salary expenses on regular education: $7,310,000
- Teacher salary expenses on special education: $1,932,000
- Teacher salary expenses on vocational education: $0
Information on Schools within Avery County Schools
Elementary Schools within the Avery County Schools
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Banner Elk Elementary
185 Azalea Circlecle
Banner Elk, NC 28604 828-898-5575
|
|
13 to 1 | 11 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Beech Mountain Elementary
60 Flat Springs Rd
Elk Park, NC 28622 828-898-4343
|
|
8 to 1 | 3 | Kindergarten | 4th Grade |
|
Freedom Trail Elementary
6110 North Us Hwy 19e
Elk Park, NC 28622 828-733-4744
|
|
14 to 1 | 20 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Newland Elementary
750 Linville St
Newland, NC 28657 828-733-4911
|
|
9 to 1 | 28 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Riverside Elementary
8020 Us 19e Hwy South
Newland, NC 28657 828-765-9414
|
|
13 to 1 | 9 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
Middle Schools within the Avery County Schools
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Avery Middle
102 Montezuma Rd
Newland, NC 28657 828-733-0145
|
|
13 to 1 | 23 | 6th Grade | 8th Grade |
|
Cranberry Middle
6230 North Hwy 19e
Elk Park, NC 28622 828-733-2932
|
|
11 to 1 | 18 | 6th Grade | 8th Grade |
High Schools within the Avery County Schools
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Avery County High
401 High School Rd
Newland, NC 28657 828-733-0151
|
|
15 to 1 | 49 | 9th Grade | 12th Grade |
Other Schools within the Avery County Schools (Alternative, Special Education)
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Crossnore Elementary
1000 Walt Clark Rd
Crossnore, NC 28616 828-737-7204
|
|
14 to 1 | 18 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
General District Statistics
- Per capita income: $15,176
- Median family income: $37,454
- Median male income: $20,333
- Median female income: $15,265
- Median income of a renter: $20,557
- Median income of a home owner: $34,678
- Number of Households making:
10 - 25k 25 - 40k 40 - 60k 60 - 100k 100k+ 1,385 1,120 1,045 710 265
