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School district · North Carolina · LEAID 3700780

Cherokee County Schools

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Cherokee County Schools pays an estimated average teacher salary of $76,885, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$76,885
Est. avg teacher salary
$16,832
Per-pupil spending
2,944
Students enrolled
71st
Pct. in NC
$76,885

Cherokee County Schools (North Carolina) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $76,885, roughly in line with the North Carolina average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,944 students.

  • 71st percentile for North Carolina
  • 56th percentile nationally
  • 38% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +31.4% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$76,885

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,832

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,944 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

0.9% above North Carolina average

Nationally, Cherokee County Schools's estimated average out-pays 56% 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$76,885 Top 44% higher than 56% 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. Cherokee 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 Cherokee County Schools

Cherokee County Schools is a small-to-mid-sized school district in North Carolina, serving 2,944 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $16,832. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $76,885, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3700780 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 Cherokee County Schools runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 0.9% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (10.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in North Carolina, it pays more than 71% of them.

On the budget side, Cherokee County Schools reports $49.6M in total expenditure against $52.0M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 38% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $8.5M, special-education teacher pay is $1.2M.

How does Cherokee 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.

Cherokee County Schools $76,885
Wake County Schools $82,309
North Carolina avg $76,187
National avg $85,759

Cherokee County Schools pays -6.6% less than Wake County Schools · per-pupil $16,832 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

Find comparable North Carolina districts

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 Cherokee County Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$52.0M
Total Revenue
$49.6M
Total Expenditure
$18.8M
Instruction Salaries
38% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$8.5M
Regular Program
$1.2M
Special Education
$0.9M
Vocational
$2.2M
Other Programs

Other North Carolina Districts

Halifax County Schools
$83,042
2,161 students
Madison County Schools
$74,873
2,137 students
Polk County Schools
$75,081
2,129 students
Whiteville City Schools
$76,000
2,103 students
Hickory City Schools
$70,476
3,869 students
Yancey County Schools
$71,449
1,962 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Cherokee County Schools?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Cherokee County Schools's average teacher salary at $76,885, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Cherokee County Schools teacher pay compare to the North Carolina average?

Cherokee County Schools pays 0.9% more than the North Carolina state average of $76,187. The district's average is $76,885.

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

Cherokee County Schools pays 10.3% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $76,885.

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

Per-pupil spending in Cherokee County Schools runs approximately $16,832 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Cherokee County Schools?

Cherokee County Schools has 2,944 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 38% of Cherokee County Schools's total expenditure of $49.6M (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. Cherokee 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.