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Daviess County

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Daviess County pays an estimated average teacher salary of $76,166, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$76,166
Est. avg teacher salary
$16,199
Per-pupil spending
11,281
Students enrolled
93rd
Pct. in KY
$76,166

Daviess County (Kentucky) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $76,166, meaningfully above the Kentucky average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 11,281 students.

  • 93rd percentile for Kentucky
  • 54th percentile nationally
  • 30% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +18.2% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$76,166

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,199

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

11,281 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

8.2% above Kentucky average

Nationally, Daviess County'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.)

Daviess County's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$76,166 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. Daviess 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 Daviess County

Daviess County is a mid-sized school district in Kentucky, serving 11,281 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $16,199. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $76,166, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2101470 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Kentucky statewide average of $70,418, teacher pay in Daviess County runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 8.2% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (11.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in Kentucky, it pays more than 93% of them.

Daviess County reports $182.7M in total expenditure on the budget side against $167.0M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 30% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $35.1M, special-education teacher pay is $8.0M.

How does Daviess County compare?

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

Daviess County $76,166
Jefferson County $88,554
Kentucky avg $70,418
National avg $85,759

Daviess County pays -14.0% less than Jefferson County · per-pupil $16,199 vs $19,590

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 Daviess County, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$167.0M
Total Revenue
$182.7M
Total Expenditure
$54.3M
Instruction Salaries
30% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$35.1M
Regular Program
$8.0M
Special Education
$0.0M
Vocational
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other Kentucky Districts

Whitley County
$68,744
4,096 students
Grayson County
$63,421
3,989 students
Woodford County
$62,873
3,988 students
Ohio County
$64,687
3,977 students
Knox County
$69,405
3,970 students
Graves County
$61,766
3,970 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Daviess County?

The average teacher salary in Daviess County is $76,166 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's REPORTED teacher headcount (NCES CCD Staff Universe Survey).

How does Daviess County teacher pay compare to the Kentucky average?

Daviess County pays 8.2% more than the Kentucky state average of $70,418. The district's average is $76,166.

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

Daviess County pays 11.2% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $76,166.

What is the per-pupil spending in Daviess County?

Daviess County spends approximately $16,199 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Daviess County?

Daviess County has 11,281 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 30% of Daviess County's total expenditure of $182.7M (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. Daviess 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.