Does New Hanover County Schools pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, New Hanover County Schools employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at New Hanover County Schools. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at New Hanover County Schools?

48% of New Hanover County Schools employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated New Hanover County Schools 2.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.6 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at New Hanover County Schools?

Teacher (55) , Special Education Teacher (6) , Assistant Principal (3) , Educator (3) , English Teacher (3) , Substitute Teacher (3) , Technology Assistant (3) , Area Technical Coordinator (2) , Bus Driver (2) , High School Teacher (2) , Interventionist (2) , Special Education Teacher Assistant (2) , Support Associate (2) , Treasurer (2)

What are the pros of working at New Hanover County Schools according to real employee reviews?

"Great staff to work for anytime of the day." ((in 10 reviews)); "Great people and schedule year round" ((in 9 reviews)); "Great teachers and colleagues at every school I worked in" ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at New Hanover County Schools according to real employee reviews?

"Salary is too low for the job done" ((in 4 reviews)); "Leadership is always changing and doesn't listen to the concerns of teachers; pay is low compared to other states" ((in 3 reviews)); "There is not a work/life balance." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about New Hanover County Schools layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about New Hanover County Schools layoffs and their outlook for job security at New Hanover County Schools in 2026.

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3.1

48% would recommend to a friend

(161 total reviews)

47% positive business outlook

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3.3

Diversity & inclusion

2.9

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Career opportunities

2.6

Culture & values

2.6

Work/Life balance

2.1

Senior management

New Hanover County Schools has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 161 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there.

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161 reviews

1.0

Nov 20, 2024

Stay away!

Area technical coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Money is good Meeting great coworkers

Cons

Management micromanages Employees are not valued Management will turn on you with no warning. Lack of communication on changes. Group punishment and angry emails constantly. If you aren’t liked by 1 person for any reason you don’t get to advance in your career. Start here grow here is a lie.

3.0

Oct 6, 2024

Ok

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stable work for a year

Cons

HR is not helpful and will lie

2.0

Sep 20, 2024

Leadership Disconnected

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great teachers and colleagues at every school I worked in

Cons

The Sr. Leadership is incredible disconnected from staff and students. The board is politically motivated.

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$32K - $40K /yr

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