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School district · Alabama · LEAID 0100810

Coffee County

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Coffee County pays an estimated average teacher salary of $69,125, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$69,125
Est. avg teacher salary
$12,553
Per-pupil spending
2,782
Students enrolled
11th
Pct. in AL
$69,125

Coffee County (Alabama) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $69,125, materially below the Alabama average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,782 students.

  • 11th percentile for Alabama
  • 38th percentile nationally
  • 27% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +12.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$69,125

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,553

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,782 students

Salary vs State Average 88.2%

11.8% below Alabama average

Nationally, Coffee County's estimated average out-pays 38% 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.)

Coffee County's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$69,125 Top 62% higher than 38% 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. Coffee County $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 Coffee County

Coffee County is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Alabama, serving 2,782 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $12,553. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $69,125, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0100810 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Alabama statewide average of $78,398, teacher pay in Coffee County runs materially below the state benchmark, a 11.8% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (19.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in Alabama, it pays more than 11% of them.

Coffee County reports $34.9M in total expenditure on the budget side against $35.4M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 27% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $6.6M, special-education teacher pay is $0.8M.

How does Coffee County compare?

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

Coffee County $69,125
Mobile County $78,822
Alabama avg $78,398
National avg $85,759

Coffee County pays -12.3% less than Mobile County · per-pupil $12,553 vs $13,185

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Alabama 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 Coffee County, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$35.4M
Total Revenue
$34.9M
Total Expenditure
$9.4M
Instruction Salaries
27% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$6.6M
Regular Program
$0.8M
Special Education
$0.4M
Vocational
$0.4M
Other Programs

Other Alabama Districts

Fayette County
$74,950
2,157 students
Pike County
$68,067
2,157 students
Bessemer City
$57,796
3,409 students
Demopolis City
$78,020
2,106 students
Sylacauga City
$91,108
2,104 students
Ozark City
$67,820
2,104 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Coffee County?

Coffee County's average teacher salary is $69,125, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Coffee County teacher pay compare to the Alabama average?

Coffee County pays 11.8% less than the Alabama state average of $78,398. The district's average is $69,125.

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

Coffee County pays 19.4% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $69,125.

What is the per-pupil spending in Coffee County?

Coffee County spends approximately $12,553 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Coffee County?

Coffee County has 2,782 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 27% of Coffee County's total expenditure of $34.9M (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. Coffee 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.