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School district · South Carolina · LEAID 4500840

Anderson 03

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Anderson 03 pays an estimated average teacher salary of $59,459, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$59,459
Est. avg teacher salary
$14,355
Per-pupil spending
2,654
Students enrolled
24th
Pct. in SC
$59,459

Anderson 03 (South Carolina) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $59,459, materially below the South Carolina average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,654 students.

  • 24th percentile for South Carolina
  • 16th percentile nationally
  • 29% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +13.7% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$59,459

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,355

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,654 students

Salary vs State Average 91.5%

8.5% below South Carolina average

Nationally, Anderson 03's estimated average out-pays 16% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the bottom quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Anderson 03's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$59,459 Top 84% higher than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). Above this entry. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). Above this entry. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). Above this entry. $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. Anderson 03 $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

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

What the Numbers Say About Anderson 03

Anderson 03 is a small-to-mid-sized school district in South Carolina, serving 2,654 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $14,355. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $59,459, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4500840 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the South Carolina statewide average of $64,959, teacher pay in Anderson 03 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 8.5% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (30.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in South Carolina, it pays more than 24% of them.

Budget figures show Anderson 03 reporting $38.1M in total expenditure against $42.1M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 29% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $8.1M, special-education teacher pay is $1.4M.

How does Anderson 03 compare?

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

Anderson 03 $59,459
Greenville 01 $65,107
South Carolina avg $64,959
National avg $85,759

Anderson 03 pays -8.7% less than Greenville 01 · per-pupil $14,355 vs $13,261

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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Salary-nearest districts to Anderson 03, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$42.1M
Total Revenue
$38.1M
Total Expenditure
$10.9M
Instruction Salaries
29% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$8.1M
Regular Program
$1.4M
Special Education
$0.5M
Vocational
$0.7M
Other Programs

Other South Carolina Districts

Spartanburg 03
$60,832
2,624 students
Laurens 56
$61,084
2,766 students
Hampton
$57,792
2,455 students
Clarendon 02
$68,689
2,453 students
Anderson 04
$65,539
2,893 students
Spartanburg 04
$61,626
2,899 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Anderson 03?

The average teacher salary in Anderson 03 is $59,459 (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 Anderson 03 teacher pay compare to the South Carolina average?

Anderson 03 pays 8.5% less than the South Carolina state average of $64,959. The district's average is $59,459.

How does Anderson 03 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Anderson 03 pays 30.7% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $59,459.

What is the per-pupil spending in Anderson 03?

NCES FY2022 data puts Anderson 03's per-student spending at approximately $14,355 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Anderson 03?

Anderson 03 has 2,654 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Anderson 03's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 29% of Anderson 03's total expenditure of $38.1M (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. Anderson 03'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.