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Columbiana County

Columbiana County is in the smallest third by enrollment among comparable Ohio districts (219 students in the NCES CCD F-33 cohort). Per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Columbiana County come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2023).

$99,450
Est. avg teacher salary

Well above benchmark

$52,717
Per-pupil spending
219
Students enrolled
90th
Pct. in OH
$99,450

Columbiana County is in the smallest third by enrollment among comparable Ohio districts (219 students in the NCES CCD F-33 cohort). Estimated average teacher salary is $99,450, above the national average of $70,245, serving 219 students (NCES CCD F-33, FY2023).

  • Smaller enrollment scale: Columbiana County is in the smallest third by enrollment among comparable Ohio districts (219 students in the NCES CCD F-33 cohort).
  • 90th percentile for Ohio
  • 90th percentile nationally
  • 19% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • Ohio ranks #13 of 49 on the salary estimate and #5 of 49 on enrollment in the same reliable-district pool.
  • Columbiana County ranks #65 of 646 Ohio districts by estimated teacher salary and #4 of 646 by per-pupil spending. Mahoning Co Career & Tech Ctr pay #1 at $171,630 is not Warren County Vocational School spending #1 at $57,688 per pupil

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Instructional payroll mix vs Ohio median

Among 653 Ohio districts that break out F-33 program salary totals, Columbiana County's instructional payroll puts 100.0% into vocational programs , 98.7 points above the state median of 1.3%. That heavier vocational share usually means career/technical programs claim more of the teacher-salary pool than at a typical Ohio peer.

Program Columbiana County OH median Gap
Regular program 0.0% 78.0% -78.0 pp
Special education 0.0% 19.5% -19.5 pp
Vocational programs 100.0% 1.3% +98.7 pp

Shares are of this district's reported F-33 teacher-salary program totals (Z35–Z38), compared with the median share across 653 in-state peers with a positive program sum. NCES LEAID 3905090 · FY2023.

LEAID 3905090 · NCES CCD F-33 FY2023

Columbiana County F-33 compensation desk

SALARY-HIGH +24% vs state RANK-ST-TOP P90 in state RANK-NAT-TOP P90 national PPE-HIGH $53K/pupil ENR-TINY 219 students INSTR-LOW 19% instr BASIS-FTE FTE-reported PHOTO-NEAR Near Springfield-Clark FY-2023-LIGHT FY2023 book

FY2023: $99,450 estimated average teacher salary · P90 in Ohio · P90 nationally · 19% instructional salary share. Nearest salary peer: Lancaster ($158est. salary).

Salary neighbourhood chart for Columbiana County

Salary neighbourhood · Columbiana County

Columbiana County already leads most of its in-state peer set; the chart plots it against the top and bottom pay poles for context (NCES F-33 FY2023, not a full state reprint).

est. salary
Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey As of FY2023
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National salary distribution for Columbiana County

Columbiana County's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$99,450 Top 10% higher than 90% of 10,684 US districts

Show national distribution $30,000–$40,000: 155 US districts (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$50,000: 1,360 US districts (13%). Below this entry. $50,000–$60,000: 2,382 US districts (22%). Below this entry. $60,000–$70,000: 2,402 US districts (22%). Below this entry. $70,000–$80,000: 1,633 US districts (15%). Below this entry. $80,000–$90,000: 1,097 US districts (10%). Below this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 662 US districts (6%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$110,000: 371 US districts (3%). Above this entry. $110,000–$120,000: 249 US districts (2%). Above this entry. $120,000–$130,000: 156 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $130,000–$140,000: 112 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $140,000–$150,000: 57 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $150,000–$160,000: 25 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $160,000–$170,000: 13 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $170,000–$180,000: 10 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $180,000–$190,000: 0 US districts (0%). Above this entry. Columbiana 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, FY2023 · FY2023

Columbiana County in Ohio's upper-third pay band

Same 646 districts with a usable salary and a comparable per-pupil figure (NCES F-33 FY2023)

est. avg salary

What this shows Columbiana County ranks #65 of 646 Ohio districts by estimated teacher salary and #4 of 646 by per-pupil spending. Mahoning Co Career & Tech Ctr pay #1 at $171,630 is not Warren County Vocational School spending #1 at $57,688 per pupil

Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2023 As of FY2023

The same districts by per-pupil spending

Columbiana County is marked; a high spending bar is not a high pay bar

per pupil

What this shows Warren County Vocational School leads spending at $57,688 per pupil; Mahoning Co Career & Tech Ctr leads pay.

Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2023 As of FY2023

What stands out about Columbiana County

  • It ranks in the top 10% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 90% of the 10,684 reliable-salary districts nationally.
  • It is a very small district (219 students), where the enrollment-based salary estimate is more sensitive to staffing mix.
  • Its per-pupil spending of $52,717 is among the highest in the nation.

This pay stretches further than the headline figure suggests

Nominal district estimate
$99,450

The FY2023 salary estimate shown in the hero.

Ohio price level
91.9 / 100

BEA all-items regional price parity; 100 is the U.S. average.

National-price equivalent
$108,212

+9% versus the nominal figure.

Prices in Ohio run below the national average, so this salary has roughly the buying power of the national-price equivalent above. A district in a costlier state can advertise a larger nominal salary and still leave a teacher with less.

Regional price parity: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2023 all-items RPP by state. The adjustment applies a statewide index to a district figure, so it captures how Ohio compares nationally, not how this district compares with others in its own state. Compare every state on this basis.

How this salary figure is calculated
Full NCES reading for Columbiana County

What the Numbers Say About Columbiana County

Columbiana County is a small school district in Ohio, serving 219 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $52,717. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from reported teacher salary expenditure (F-33 items Z35-Z38) divided by teacher FTE, is $99,450, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3905090 references the FY2023 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Ohio statewide average of $80,477, teacher pay in Columbiana County runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 23.6% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $70,245 (41.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Ohio, it pays more than 90% of them. Ohio itself ranks #13 of 49 nationally on average teacher compensation, which shapes the funding ceiling districts operate under.

On the budget side, Columbiana County reports $11.5M in total expenditure against $10.8M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 19% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does Columbiana County compare?

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

Columbiana County $99,450
Columbus City Schools District $89,500
Ohio avg $80,477
National avg $70,245

Columbiana County pays +11.1% more than Columbus City Schools District · per-pupil $52,717 vs $24,812

Derived from NCES F-33 teacher salary expenditure (Z35-Z38) and CCD Staff Universe teacher FTE (FY2023); a small minority use the documented fallback. Unreliable service entities are excluded.

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Ohio districts

On pay, Columbiana County sits closest to Springfield-Clark County; on per-pupil investment, its nearest match is Hillsdale Local. These are not simply nearby districts: each group is selected from the same NCES FY2023 dataset using a matching salary or per-pupil-investment signal and a comparable enrollment range.

Closest on estimated pay
  1. Springfield-Clark County
  2. Lockland Local
  3. Tri-Rivers
  4. EHOVE Career Center
  5. Greene County Vocational School District
  6. Cuyahoga Heights Local
  7. Buckeye
  8. Fairlawn Local
  9. Symmes Valley Local
  10. Tolles Career & Technical Center
  11. North Central Local
Closest on per-pupil investment
  1. Hillsdale Local
  2. Green Local
  3. Berne Union Local
  4. Warren County Vocational School
  5. Lawrence County
  6. EHOVE Career Center
  7. Tolles Career & Technical Center
  8. Career and Technology Educational Centers
  9. Gallia-Jackson-Vinton
  10. Greene County Vocational School District
  11. Medina County Joint Vocational School District

Similar estimated teacher pay

Similar per-pupil investment

Out-of-state districts near Columbiana County's smaller enrollment

Two out-of-state peer sets for Columbiana County: closest on enrollment (219 students here) and closest on estimated average teacher salary ($99,450 here). Rows stay link-disjoint so each axis is a distinct neighborhood.

Similar enrollment

Nearest other districts by NCES student count (floored at ≥200).

Similar estimated salary

Nearest other districts by F-33-derived average teacher salary, distinct from the enrollment row.

Enrollment and salaries from NCES CCD F-33; estimated teacher pay can diverge widely at the same student count because of state funding, cost of living, and local bargaining.

Revenue & Expenditure

$10.8M
Total Revenue
$11.5M
Total Expenditure
$2.2M
Instruction Salaries
19% of total spending

Ohio Teacher Pay Overview

The highest average among comparably sized Ohio districts belongs to Mahoning Co Career & Tech Ctr at $171,630. Columbiana County sits in the upper quarter of that field at 64 of 606, nearer the ceiling than the floor. Tennessee and Indiana are the states closest to Ohio on BEA's price parity, which makes them the fair comparison; against a costlier state this salary goes further than its number suggests.

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Other Ohio Districts

Smaller-district sample from 648 Ohio peers; bar length shows pay magnitude within this enrollment band.

Knox County JVSD
$54,906
475 students
Lockland Local
$101,316
476 students
Bradford Exempted Village
$41,367
483 students
Ottoville Local
$73,865
489 students
Vantage Career Center
$72,643
489 students
Walnut Township Local
$70,385
489 students

This is a sample of 6 from 648 Ohio districts with enrollment and salary data reliable enough to compare in the NCES CCD F-33 survey.

Frequently Asked Questions about Columbiana County
What is the average teacher salary in Columbiana County?

The average teacher salary in Columbiana County is $99,450 (NCES CCD FY2023), from reported teacher salary expenditure (F-33 items Z35-Z38) divided by the district's reported teacher headcount (NCES CCD Staff Universe Survey).

How does Columbiana County teacher pay compare to the Ohio average?

Columbiana County pays 23.6% more than the Ohio state average of $80,477. The district's average is $99,450.

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

Columbiana County pays 41.6% above the national average of $70,245. The district average is $99,450.

What is the per-pupil spending in Columbiana County?

Columbiana County spends approximately $52,717 per student annually (NCES FY2023), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

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

Instructional salaries account for 19% of Columbiana County's total expenditure of $11.5M (NCES FY2023).

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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. Columbiana County's salary and finance figures are computed directly from its FY2023 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 FY2023.