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Buncombe County Schools

Buncombe County Schools's estimated average teacher salary is $75,543; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$75,543
Est. avg teacher salary
$14,785
Per-pupil spending
22,079
Students enrolled
62nd
Pct. in NC
$75,543

Buncombe County Schools (North Carolina) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $75,543, slightly below the North Carolina average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 22,079 students.

  • 62nd percentile for North Carolina
  • 53rd percentile nationally
  • 38% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +21.9% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$75,543

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,785

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

22,079 students

Salary vs State Average 99.2%

0.8% below North Carolina average

Nationally, Buncombe County Schools's estimated average out-pays 53% 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$75,543 Top 47% higher than 53% 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. Buncombe 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 Buncombe County Schools

Buncombe County Schools is a mid-sized school district in North Carolina, serving 22,079 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $14,785. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $75,543, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3700450 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 Buncombe County Schools runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 0.8% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (11.9% differential). Among enrolling districts in North Carolina, it pays more than 62% of them.

Buncombe County Schools reports $326.4M in total expenditure on the budget side against $331.4M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 38% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $48.1M, special-education teacher pay is $10.9M.

How does Buncombe 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.

Buncombe County Schools $75,543
Wake County Schools $82,309
North Carolina avg $76,187
National avg $85,759

Buncombe County Schools pays -8.2% less than Wake County Schools · per-pupil $14,785 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.

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

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Revenue & Expenditure

$331.4M
Total Revenue
$326.4M
Total Expenditure
$123.8M
Instruction Salaries
38% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$48.1M
Regular Program
$10.9M
Special Education
$4.8M
Vocational
$18.5M
Other Programs

Other North Carolina Districts

Mooresville Graded School District
$76,814
5,982 students
Beaufort County Schools
$69,380
5,926 students
Alamance-Burlington Schools
$78,771
22,158 students
Public Schools of Robeson County
$80,799
20,783 students
Iredell-Statesville Schools
$69,794
20,686 students
Pitt County Schools
$71,110
23,790 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Buncombe County Schools?

The average teacher salary in Buncombe County Schools is $75,543 (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 Buncombe County Schools teacher pay compare to the North Carolina average?

Buncombe County Schools pays 0.8% less than the North Carolina state average of $76,187. The district's average is $75,543.

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

Buncombe County Schools pays 11.9% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $75,543.

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

Per-pupil spending in Buncombe County Schools runs approximately $14,785 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Buncombe County Schools?

Buncombe County Schools has 22,079 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 38% of Buncombe County Schools's total expenditure of $326.4M (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. Buncombe 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.