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School district · North Carolina · LEAID 3701140

Davidson County Schools

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Davidson County Schools pays an estimated average teacher salary of $76,098, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$76,098
Est. avg teacher salary
$11,522
Per-pupil spending
17,894
Students enrolled
66th
Pct. in NC
$76,098

Davidson County Schools (North Carolina) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $76,098, 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 17,894 students.

  • 66th percentile for North Carolina
  • 54th percentile nationally
  • 42% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +29.2% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$76,098

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,522

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

17,894 students

Salary vs State Average 99.9%

0.1% below North Carolina average

Nationally, Davidson County Schools's estimated average out-pays 54% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the upper half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$76,098 Top 46% higher than 54% 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. Davidson 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 Davidson County Schools

Davidson County Schools is a mid-sized school district in North Carolina, serving 17,894 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $11,522. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $76,098, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3701140 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 Davidson County Schools runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 0.1% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (11.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in North Carolina, it pays more than 66% of them.

On the budget side, Davidson County Schools reports $206.2M in total expenditure against $209.7M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 42% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $38.1M, special-education teacher pay is $6.8M.

How does Davidson 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.

Davidson County Schools $76,098
Wake County Schools $82,309
North Carolina avg $76,187
National avg $85,759

Davidson County Schools pays -7.5% less than Wake County Schools · per-pupil $11,522 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

Find comparable North Carolina 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 Davidson County Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$209.7M
Total Revenue
$206.2M
Total Expenditure
$87.4M
Instruction Salaries
42% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$38.1M
Regular Program
$6.8M
Special Education
$4.6M
Vocational
$7.2M
Other Programs

Other North Carolina Districts

Pitt County Schools
$71,110
23,790 students
Burke County Schools
$75,212
11,632 students
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
$91,804
11,563 students
Lincoln County Schools
$69,291
11,314 students
Rockingham County Schools
$72,799
11,083 students
Caldwell County Schools
$71,076
10,906 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Davidson County Schools?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Davidson County Schools's average teacher salary at $76,098, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

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

Davidson County Schools pays 0.1% less than the North Carolina state average of $76,187. The district's average is $76,098.

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

Davidson County Schools pays 11.3% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $76,098.

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

NCES FY2022 data puts Davidson County Schools's per-student spending at approximately $11,522 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Davidson County Schools?

Davidson County Schools has 17,894 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 42% of Davidson County Schools's total expenditure of $206.2M (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. Davidson 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.