School district · North Carolina · LEAID 3701080

Currituck County Schools

Estimated average teacher salary of $70,310, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Currituck County Schools — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$70,310
Est. avg teacher salary
$13,201
Per-pupil spending
4,414
Students enrolled
13th
Pct. in NC

Avg Teacher Salary

$70,310

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,201

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

4,414 students

Salary vs State Average 91.2%

8.8% below North Carolina average

What the Numbers Say About Currituck County Schools

Currituck County Schools is a small-to-mid-sized school district in North Carolina, serving 4,414 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $13,201. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $70,310, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3701080 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the North Carolina statewide average of $77,115, teacher pay in Currituck County Schools runs materially below the state benchmark — a 8.8% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (14.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in North Carolina, it pays more than 13% of them. Licensing reciprocity, collective bargaining strength, and state aid formulas all contribute to where a district lands in these tiers.

On the budget side, Currituck County Schools reports $58.3M in total expenditure against $59.4M 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 $9.3M, special-education teacher pay is $1.4M. These figures are district-level aggregates from F-33, not individual contracts — step-and-column schedules, stipends, and collectively-bargained differentials sit underneath these totals.

How does Currituck 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.

Currituck County Schools $70,310
Wake County Schools $84,532
North Carolina avg $77,115
National avg $82,292

Currituck County Schools pays -16.8% less than Wake County Schools · per-pupil $13,201 vs $14,074

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$59.4M
Total Revenue
$58.3M
Total Expenditure
$20.7M
Instruction Salaries
36% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$9.3M
Regular Program
$1.4M
Special Education
$1.0M
Vocational
$2.4M
Other Programs

About This Data

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022.

Methodology: Average salary figures are estimates derived from total instructional salary expenditure (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates — not individual salary records.

Coverage: Data covers public school districts in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Private schools are not included.

Limitations: Instructional salary data includes classroom teachers and some instructional aides depending on district reporting practices. Salary figures may differ from collectively-bargained salary schedules.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Currituck County Schools?

The estimated average teacher salary in Currituck County Schools is $70,310 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.

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

Currituck County Schools pays 8.8% less than the North Carolina state average of $77,115. The district's estimated average is $70,310.

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

Currituck County Schools pays 14.6% below the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $70,310.

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

Currituck County Schools spends approximately $13,201 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Currituck County Schools?

Currituck County Schools has 4,414 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 36% of Currituck County Schools's total expenditure of $58.3M (NCES FY2022).

Where does this teacher salary data come from?

This data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022. Salary figures are estimates derived from instructional expenditure data (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.

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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