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Clay County

Clay County's estimated average teacher salary is $60,426; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$60,426
Est. avg teacher salary
$15,961
Per-pupil spending
2,906
Students enrolled
18th
Pct. in KY
$60,426

Clay County (Kentucky) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $60,426, materially below the Kentucky average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,906 students.

  • 18th percentile for Kentucky
  • 18th percentile nationally
  • 31% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +27.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$60,426

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,961

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,906 students

Salary vs State Average 85.8%

14.2% below Kentucky average

Nationally, Clay County's estimated average out-pays 18% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the bottom quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Clay County's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$60,426 Top 82% higher than 18% 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. Clay County $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

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Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2022 · FY2022

What the Numbers Say About Clay County

Clay County is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Kentucky, serving 2,906 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $15,961. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $60,426, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2101230 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Kentucky statewide average of $70,418, teacher pay in Clay County runs materially below the state benchmark, a 14.2% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (29.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in Kentucky, it pays more than 18% of them.

On the budget side, Clay County reports $46.4M in total expenditure against $49.1M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 31% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $8.8M, special-education teacher pay is $2.3M.

How does Clay County compare?

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

Clay County $60,426
Jefferson County $88,554
Kentucky avg $70,418
National avg $85,759

Clay County pays -31.8% less than Jefferson County · per-pupil $15,961 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 Clay County, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$49.1M
Total Revenue
$46.4M
Total Expenditure
$14.2M
Instruction Salaries
31% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$8.8M
Regular Program
$2.3M
Special Education
$0.2M
Other Programs

Other Kentucky Districts

Ashland Independent
$60,626
3,206 students
Adair County
$68,385
2,601 students
Spencer County
$65,637
3,217 students
Marion County
$72,686
3,238 students
Rowan County
$75,408
3,258 students
Bell County
$74,673
2,518 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Clay County?

The average teacher salary in Clay County is $60,426 (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 Clay County teacher pay compare to the Kentucky average?

Clay County pays 14.2% less than the Kentucky state average of $70,418. The district's average is $60,426.

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

Clay County pays 29.5% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $60,426.

What is the per-pupil spending in Clay County?

Per-pupil spending in Clay County runs approximately $15,961 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Clay County?

Clay County has 2,906 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 31% of Clay County's total expenditure of $46.4M (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. Clay 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.