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Bourbon County

Bourbon County's estimated average teacher salary is $69,868; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$69,868
Est. avg teacher salary
$13,781
Per-pupil spending
2,725
Students enrolled
76th
Pct. in KY
$69,868

Bourbon County (Kentucky) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $69,868, slightly below the Kentucky average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,725 students.

  • 76th percentile for Kentucky
  • 40th percentile nationally
  • 33% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +18.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$69,868

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,781

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,725 students

Salary vs State Average 99.2%

0.8% below Kentucky average

Nationally, Bourbon County's estimated average out-pays 40% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the lower half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Bourbon County's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$69,868 Top 60% higher than 40% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Bourbon 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 Bourbon County

Bourbon County is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Kentucky, serving 2,725 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $13,781. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $69,868, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2100540 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Kentucky statewide average of $70,418, teacher pay in Bourbon County runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 0.8% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (18.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in Kentucky, it pays more than 76% of them.

Bourbon County's budget totals $37.6M in expenditure against $39.1M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 33% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $7.9M, special-education teacher pay is $1.7M.

How does Bourbon County compare?

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

Bourbon County $69,868
Jefferson County $88,554
Kentucky avg $70,418
National avg $85,759

Bourbon County pays -21.1% less than Jefferson County · per-pupil $13,781 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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Salary-nearest districts to Bourbon County, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$39.1M
Total Revenue
$37.6M
Total Expenditure
$12.2M
Instruction Salaries
33% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$7.9M
Regular Program
$1.7M
Special Education
$0.3M
Other Programs

Other Kentucky Districts

Taylor County
$76,486
2,758 students
Rockcastle County
$65,480
2,762 students
Mason County
$67,392
2,669 students
Boyle County
$65,419
2,789 students
Bardstown Independent
$78,097
2,645 students
Garrard County
$60,561
2,609 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Bourbon County?

Bourbon County's average teacher salary is $69,868, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Bourbon County teacher pay compare to the Kentucky average?

Bourbon County pays 0.8% less than the Kentucky state average of $70,418. The district's average is $69,868.

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

Bourbon County pays 18.5% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $69,868.

What is the per-pupil spending in Bourbon County?

NCES FY2022 data puts Bourbon County's per-student spending at approximately $13,781 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Bourbon County?

Bourbon County has 2,725 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 33% of Bourbon County's total expenditure of $37.6M (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. Bourbon 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.