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Caroline County Public Schools

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Caroline County Public Schools pays an estimated average teacher salary of $85,719, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$85,719
Est. avg teacher salary
$20,319
Per-pupil spending
5,551
Students enrolled
13th
Pct. in MD
$85,719

Caroline County Public Schools (Maryland) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $85,719, materially below the Maryland average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 5,551 students.

  • 13th percentile for Maryland
  • 69th percentile nationally
  • 32% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +15.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$85,719

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,319

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

5,551 students

Salary vs State Average 84.8%

15.2% below Maryland average

Nationally, Caroline County Public Schools's estimated average out-pays 69% 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.)

Caroline County Public Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$85,719 Top 31% higher than 69% 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. This district $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 Caroline County Public Schools

Caroline County Public Schools is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Maryland, serving 5,551 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $20,319. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $85,719, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2400180 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Maryland statewide average of $101,110, teacher pay in Caroline County Public Schools runs materially below the state benchmark, a 15.2% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (0.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in Maryland, it pays more than 13% of them.

Caroline County Public Schools reports $112.8M in total expenditure on the budget side against $121.2M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 32% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $23.4M, special-education teacher pay is $4.0M.

How does Caroline County Public Schools compare?

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

Caroline County Public Schools $85,719
Montgomery County Public Schools $113,449
Maryland avg $101,110
National avg $85,759

Caroline County Public Schools pays -24.4% less than Montgomery County Public Schools · per-pupil $20,319 vs $20,473

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 Caroline County Public Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Caroline County Public Schools, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$121.2M
Total Revenue
$112.8M
Total Expenditure
$35.7M
Instruction Salaries
32% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$23.4M
Regular Program
$4.0M
Special Education
$0.8M
Vocational
$4.6M
Other Programs

Other Maryland Districts

Talbot County Public Schools
$86,172
4,533 students
Worcester County Public Schools
$95,856
6,803 students
Queen Anne's County Public Schools
$94,440
7,440 students
Garrett County Public Schools
$83,091
3,502 students
Allegany County Public Schools
$93,639
8,132 students
Somerset County Public Schools
$96,194
2,741 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Caroline County Public Schools?

Caroline County Public Schools's average teacher salary is $85,719, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Caroline County Public Schools teacher pay compare to the Maryland average?

Caroline County Public Schools pays 15.2% less than the Maryland state average of $101,110. The district's average is $85,719.

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

Caroline County Public Schools pays 0.0% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $85,719.

What is the per-pupil spending in Caroline County Public Schools?

Per-pupil spending in Caroline County Public Schools runs approximately $20,319 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Caroline County Public Schools?

Caroline County Public Schools has 5,551 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 32% of Caroline County Public Schools's total expenditure of $112.8M (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. Caroline County Public 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.