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Alexander County Schools

Alexander County Schools's estimated average teacher salary is $80,361; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$80,361
Est. avg teacher salary
$13,412
Per-pupil spending
4,509
Students enrolled
86th
Pct. in NC
$80,361

Alexander County Schools (North Carolina) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $80,361, meaningfully above the North Carolina average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 4,509 students.

  • 86th percentile for North Carolina
  • 62nd percentile nationally
  • 40% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +27.4% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$80,361

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,412

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

4,509 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

5.5% above North Carolina average

Nationally, Alexander County Schools's estimated average out-pays 62% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the upper half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Alexander County Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$80,361 Top 38% higher than 62% of 11,460 US districts

$30,000–$40,000: 66 US districts (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$50,000: 375 US districts (3%). Below this entry. $50,000–$60,000: 1,529 US districts (13%). Below this entry. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). Below this entry. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). Below this entry. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). This entry sits in this band. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). Above this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). Above this entry. $110,000–$120,000: 486 US districts (4%). Above this entry. $120,000–$130,000: 301 US districts (3%). Above this entry. $130,000–$140,000: 183 US districts (2%). Above this entry. $140,000–$150,000: 122 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $150,000–$160,000: 68 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $160,000–$170,000: 42 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $170,000–$180,000: 26 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $180,000–$190,000: 0 US districts (0%). Above this entry. Alexander County Schools $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $10K-wide band; taller bars hold more US districts. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2022 · FY2022

What the Numbers Say About Alexander County Schools

Alexander County Schools is a small-to-mid-sized school district in North Carolina, serving 4,509 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $13,412. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $80,361, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3700090 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the North Carolina statewide average of $76,187, teacher pay in Alexander County Schools runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 5.5% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (6.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in North Carolina, it pays more than 86% of them.

Budget figures show Alexander County Schools reporting $60.5M in total expenditure against $61.1M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 40% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $9.5M, special-education teacher pay is $1.6M.

How does Alexander County Schools compare?

Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the North Carolina average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.

Alexander County Schools $80,361
Wake County Schools $82,309
North Carolina avg $76,187
National avg $85,759

Alexander County Schools pays -2.4% less than Wake County Schools · per-pupil $13,412 vs $14,074

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

Data-derived comparison paths

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These are not simply nearby districts: each group is selected from the same NCES FY2022 dataset using a matching salary or per-pupil-investment signal and a comparable enrollment range.

Similar estimated teacher pay

Salary-nearest districts to Alexander County Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$61.1M
Total Revenue
$60.5M
Total Expenditure
$24.3M
Instruction Salaries
40% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$9.5M
Regular Program
$1.6M
Special Education
$1.3M
Vocational
$2.8M
Other Programs

Other North Carolina Districts

Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools
$67,335
4,840 students
Bladen County Schools
$77,679
3,981 students
Hickory City Schools
$70,476
3,869 students
Yadkin County Schools
$74,044
5,198 students
Columbus County Schools
$74,502
5,212 students
Dare County Schools
$75,322
5,244 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Alexander County Schools?

The average teacher salary in Alexander County Schools is $80,361 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's REPORTED teacher headcount (NCES CCD Staff Universe Survey).

How does Alexander County Schools teacher pay compare to the North Carolina average?

Alexander County Schools pays 5.5% more than the North Carolina state average of $76,187. The district's average is $80,361.

How does Alexander County Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Alexander County Schools pays 6.3% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $80,361.

What is the per-pupil spending in Alexander County Schools?

NCES FY2022 data puts Alexander County Schools's per-student spending at approximately $13,412 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Alexander County Schools?

Alexander County Schools has 4,509 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Alexander County Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 40% of Alexander County Schools's total expenditure of $60.5M (NCES FY2022).

Where does this teacher salary data come from?

This data is sourced from two NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) surveys, Fiscal Year 2022: the F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey (instructional expenditure, variable Z33) and the Staff Universe Survey (reported teacher headcount). Salary figures divide the former by the latter, falling back to an enrollment-based estimate only when a district has no reported headcount. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.

Disclaimer & data sources

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

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According to the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, PlainTeacher's figures are computed directly, no number is typed in by an editor. Alexander County Schools's salary and finance figures are computed directly from its FY2022 F-33 submission, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error on this page. Data current as of FY2022.