Teachers across Alachua County look to tutoring the more individualized and often higher-paying cousin to classroom teaching for additional income. Florida ranks No. 48 in the nation for average teacher pay, according to the National Education Association. Only South Dakota, West Virginia and Mississippi have lower average salaries.
Knox County Schools historically did not have a "clear vision of success" for the region, which covers Austin-East Magnet High School, Fulton High Shool and more.