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School district · North Carolina · LEAID 3703310

Craven County Schools

Estimated average teacher salary of $70,172, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Craven County Schools - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$70,172
Est. avg teacher salary
$12,267
Per-pupil spending
12,666
Students enrolled
15th
Pct. in NC
$70,172

Craven County Schools (North Carolina) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $70,172, materially below the North Carolina average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 12,666 students.

  • 15th percentile for North Carolina
  • 41st percentile nationally
  • 37% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +14.9% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$70,172

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,267

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

12,666 students

Salary vs State Average 92.1%

7.9% below North Carolina average

Nationally, Craven County Schools's estimated average out-pays 41% 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$70,172 Top 59% higher than 41% 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. Craven 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 Craven County Schools

Craven County Schools is a mid-sized school district in North Carolina, serving 12,666 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $12,267. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $70,172, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3703310 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 Craven County Schools runs materially below the state benchmark, a 7.9% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (18.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in North Carolina, it pays more than 15% of them.

Craven County Schools reports $155.4M in total expenditure on the budget side against $159.6M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 37% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $27.1M, special-education teacher pay is $4.5M.

How does Craven 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.

Craven County Schools $70,172
Wake County Schools $82,309
North Carolina avg $76,187
National avg $85,759

Craven County Schools pays -14.7% less than Wake County Schools · per-pupil $12,267 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.

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

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Revenue & Expenditure

$159.6M
Total Revenue
$155.4M
Total Expenditure
$57.1M
Instruction Salaries
37% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$27.1M
Regular Program
$4.5M
Special Education
$2.4M
Vocational
$4.7M
Other Programs

Other North Carolina Districts

Watauga County Schools
$62,494
4,673 students
Brunswick County Schools
$72,756
12,640 students
Henderson County Schools
$70,852
12,768 students
Moore County Schools
$71,949
12,828 students
Burke County Schools
$75,212
11,632 students
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
$91,804
11,563 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Craven County Schools?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Craven County Schools's average teacher salary at $70,172, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

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

Craven County Schools pays 7.9% less than the North Carolina state average of $76,187. The district's average is $70,172.

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

Craven County Schools pays 18.2% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $70,172.

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

Craven County Schools spends approximately $12,267 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Craven County Schools?

Craven County Schools has 12,666 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 37% of Craven County Schools's total expenditure of $155.4M (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. Craven 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.