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School district · North Carolina · LEAID 3700870

Clay County Schools

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $73,745 for Clay County Schools - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$73,745
Est. avg teacher salary
$15,277
Per-pupil spending
1,252
Students enrolled
50th
Pct. in NC
$73,745

Clay County Schools (North Carolina) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $73,745, 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 1,252 students.

  • 50th percentile for North Carolina
  • 49th percentile nationally
  • 36% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +18.9% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$73,745

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,277

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,252 students

Salary vs State Average 96.8%

3.2% below North Carolina average

Nationally, Clay County Schools's estimated average out-pays 49% 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$73,745 Top 51% higher than 49% 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. Clay 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 Clay County Schools

Clay County Schools is a small school district in North Carolina, serving 1,252 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $15,277. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $73,745, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3700870 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 Clay County Schools runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 3.2% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (14.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in North Carolina, it pays more than 50% of them.

Clay County Schools reports $19.1M in total expenditure on the budget side against $19.8M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 36% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $2.9M, special-education teacher pay is $0.6M.

How does Clay 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.

Clay County Schools $73,745
Wake County Schools $82,309
North Carolina avg $76,187
National avg $85,759

Clay County Schools pays -10.4% less than Wake County Schools · per-pupil $15,277 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.

Similar estimated teacher pay

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

Similar per-pupil investment

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$19.8M
Total Revenue
$19.1M
Total Expenditure
$6.9M
Instruction Salaries
36% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$2.9M
Regular Program
$0.6M
Special Education
$0.5M
Vocational
$0.8M
Other Programs

Other North Carolina Districts

Caswell County Schools
$84,095
2,229 students
Thomasville City Schools
$79,076
2,232 students
Hertford County Schools
$76,060
2,482 students
Martin County Schools
$76,315
2,659 students
Roanoke Rapids City Schools
$70,684
2,710 students
Greene County Schools
$76,230
2,734 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Clay County Schools?

The average teacher salary in Clay County Schools is $73,745 (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 Schools teacher pay compare to the North Carolina average?

Clay County Schools pays 3.2% less than the North Carolina state average of $76,187. The district's average is $73,745.

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

Clay County Schools pays 14.0% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $73,745.

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

NCES FY2022 data puts Clay County Schools's per-student spending at approximately $15,277 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Clay County Schools?

Clay County Schools has 1,252 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 36% of Clay County Schools's total expenditure of $19.1M (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 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.