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School district · Kentucky · LEAID 2100390

Bell County

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Bell County pays an estimated average teacher salary of $74,673, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$74,673
Est. avg teacher salary
$15,541
Per-pupil spending
2,518
Students enrolled
91st
Pct. in KY
$74,673

Bell County (Kentucky) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $74,673, meaningfully above the Kentucky average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,518 students.

  • 91st percentile for Kentucky
  • 51st percentile nationally
  • 32% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +38.9% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$74,673

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,541

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,518 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

6.0% above Kentucky average

Nationally, Bell County's estimated average out-pays 51% 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.)

Bell County's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$74,673 Top 49% higher than 51% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Bell County $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 Bell County

Bell County is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Kentucky, serving 2,518 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $15,541. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $74,673, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2100390 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Kentucky statewide average of $70,418, teacher pay in Bell County runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 6.0% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (12.9% differential). Among enrolling districts in Kentucky, it pays more than 91% of them.

Bell County's budget totals $39.1M in expenditure against $42.3M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 32% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $8.6M, special-education teacher pay is $1.3M.

How does Bell County compare?

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

Bell County $74,673
Jefferson County $88,554
Kentucky avg $70,418
National avg $85,759

Bell County pays -15.7% less than Jefferson County · per-pupil $15,541 vs $19,590

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 Bell County, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Bell County, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$42.3M
Total Revenue
$39.1M
Total Expenditure
$12.5M
Instruction Salaries
32% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$8.6M
Regular Program
$1.3M
Special Education
$0.2M
Other Programs

Other Kentucky Districts

Elizabethtown Independent
$67,258
2,471 students
Lawrence County
$64,996
2,446 students
Adair County
$68,385
2,601 students
Garrard County
$60,561
2,609 students
Bardstown Independent
$78,097
2,645 students
Glasgow Independent
$69,455
2,388 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Bell County?

The average teacher salary in Bell County is $74,673 (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 Bell County teacher pay compare to the Kentucky average?

Bell County pays 6.0% more than the Kentucky state average of $70,418. The district's average is $74,673.

How does Bell County teacher pay compare to the national average?

Bell County pays 12.9% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $74,673.

What is the per-pupil spending in Bell County?

NCES FY2022 data puts Bell County's per-student spending at approximately $15,541 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Bell County?

Bell County has 2,518 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 32% of Bell County's total expenditure of $39.1M (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. Bell County'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.