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School district · Michigan · LEAID 2612240

Dryden Community Schools

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Dryden Community Schools pays an estimated average teacher salary of $55,766, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$55,766
Est. avg teacher salary
$14,955
Per-pupil spending
444
Students enrolled
5th
Pct. in MI
$55,766

Dryden Community Schools (Michigan) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $55,766, materially below the Michigan average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 444 students.

  • 5th percentile for Michigan
  • 10th percentile nationally
  • 27% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +11.9% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$55,766

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,955

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

444 students

Salary vs State Average 74.6%

25.4% below Michigan average

Nationally, Dryden Community Schools's estimated average out-pays 10% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the bottom quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Dryden Community Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$55,766 Top 90% higher than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). Above this entry. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). Above this entry. $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. Dryden Community 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 stands out about Dryden Community Schools

  • It ranks in the bottom 10% nationally for estimated teacher pay, above only 10% of districts.
  • This district's small enrollment (444 students) makes its salary estimate especially sensitive to staffing mix.

What the Numbers Say About Dryden Community Schools

Dryden Community Schools is a small school district in Michigan, serving 444 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $14,955. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $55,766, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2612240 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Michigan statewide average of $74,751, teacher pay in Dryden Community Schools runs materially below the state benchmark, a 25.4% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (35.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in Michigan, it pays more than 5% of them.

On the budget side, Dryden Community Schools reports $6.6M in total expenditure against $7.8M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 27% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.2M, special-education teacher pay is $0.2M.

How does Dryden Community Schools compare?

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

Dryden Community Schools $55,766
Detroit Public Schools Community District $81,004
Michigan avg $74,751
National avg $85,759

Dryden Community Schools pays -31.2% less than Detroit Public Schools Community District · per-pupil $14,955 vs $22,389

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Michigan 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 Dryden Community Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

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Revenue & Expenditure

$7.8M
Total Revenue
$6.6M
Total Expenditure
$1.8M
Instruction Salaries
27% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$1.2M
Regular Program
$0.2M
Special Education
$0.2M
Other Programs

Other Michigan Districts

Marion Public Schools
$78,884
433 students
Fowler Public Schools
$70,513
455 students
Rogers City Area Schools
$69,902
431 students
Adams Township School District
$61,271
458 students
Lawrence Public Schools
$60,170
458 students
Stephenson Area Public Schools
$72,032
459 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Dryden Community Schools?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Dryden Community Schools's average teacher salary at $55,766, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Dryden Community Schools teacher pay compare to the Michigan average?

Dryden Community Schools pays 25.4% less than the Michigan state average of $74,751. The district's average is $55,766.

How does Dryden Community Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Dryden Community Schools pays 35.0% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $55,766.

What is the per-pupil spending in Dryden Community Schools?

Dryden Community Schools spends approximately $14,955 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Dryden Community Schools?

Dryden Community Schools has 444 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Dryden Community Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 27% of Dryden Community Schools's total expenditure of $6.6M (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. Dryden Community 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.