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Through out the school board's budget process one common complaint made by some was that Loudon County teachers, administrators and other school employees are woefully under paid. Some on the board feel so strongly about the pay scale, they have voted for a budget that includes pay raises and if adopted by the commission will eliminate the building program. So, is it true? Are school employees under paid? Here's the facts. You can decide.

According to the State Department Of Education, there are 136 school districts in Tennessee. The department issues state wide statistics for each school district. The following is the most current information from the department.

  • Of the 136 districts, Loudon County comes in at number 29 in Director Of Schools pay. Annual salary $112,000.00
  • Of the 136 districts, Loudon County comes in at number 49 in Average salary of classroom teachers. Average $42,207.00
  • Of the 136 districts, Loudon County comes in at number 62 in average salary of Principals. Average $66,344.00

According to the most recent information from Tennessee Department Of Economic And Community Development, the per capita or individual income for Loudon County residents is $32,715.00. 

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9/8/09