Average Teacher Salary in Swain County Schools
The average teacher salary in Swain 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 Swain County Schools
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General Facts
- Staff: 315
- Full time teachers: 147
- Pupil to teacher ratio: 18 to 1
- Teacher assistants (instructional aides): 36
- Instructional Coordinators: 8
- Elementary Teachers: 61
- Kindergarten Teachers: not available
- Pre-K Teachers: not available
- High School Teachers: 83
- Pre-K to 12 Students: 1,908
Financial Statistics for Swain County Schools
Revenue
- Revenue from local sources: $2,426,000
- Revenue from state sources: $13,280,000
- Revenue from federal sources: $3,445,000
- Total revenue: $19,151,000
Expenses
- Expenditures on instruction: $10,657,000
- Expenditures on teacher salary: $11,609,000
- Expenditures on teacher benefits: $2,863,000
- Expenditures per student: $137,000
- Total expenditures: $18,310,000
Breakdown of Teacher Salary Expenses
- Teacher salary expenses on regular education: $5,552,000
- Teacher salary expenses on special education: $1,715,000
- Teacher salary expenses on vocational education: $0
Information on Schools within Swain County Schools
Elementary Schools within the Swain County Schools
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cherokee Extension High
280 School Dr
Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-3129
|
|
23 to 1 | 3 | Kindergarten | 12th Grade |
|
Swain County East Elementary
4747 Ela Rd
Whittier, NC 28789 828-488-0939
|
|
13 to 1 | 30 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Swain County West Elementary
4142 Hwy 74 West
Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-2119
|
|
14 to 1 | 31 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
Middle Schools within the Swain County Schools
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Swain County Middle
135 Arlington Ave
Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-3480
|
|
13 to 1 | 33 | 6th Grade | 8th Grade |
High Schools within the Swain County Schools
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cherokee Extension High
280 School Dr
Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-3129
|
|
23 to 1 | 3 | Kindergarten | 12th Grade |
|
School Appl Science Mat &
1415 Fontana Rd
Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-0190
|
|
39 to 1 | 4 | 9th Grade | 11th Grade |
|
Swain County High
1415 Fontana Rd
Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-2152
|
|
10 to 1 | 47 | 9th Grade | 12th Grade |
General District Statistics
- Per capita income: $15,449
- Median family income: $34,098
- Median male income: $21,812
- Median female income: $13,999
- Median income of a renter: $19,083
- Median income of a home owner: $31,670
- Number of Households making:
10 - 25k 25 - 40k 40 - 60k 60 - 100k 100k+ 930 660 600 390 120
