School district · North Carolina · LEAID 3701320

Edgecombe County Public Schools

Estimated average teacher salary of $76,336, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Edgecombe County Public Schools — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$76,336
Est. avg teacher salary
$13,967
Per-pupil spending
5,467
Students enrolled
46th
Pct. in NC

Avg Teacher Salary

$76,336

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,967

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

5,467 students

Salary vs State Average 99.0%

1.0% below North Carolina average

What the Numbers Say About Edgecombe County Public Schools

Edgecombe County Public Schools is a small-to-mid-sized school district in North Carolina, serving 5,467 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $13,967. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $76,336, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3701320 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 Edgecombe County Public Schools runs slightly below the state benchmark — a 1.0% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (7.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in North Carolina, it pays more than 46% 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, Edgecombe County Public Schools reports $76.4M in total expenditure against $82.3M 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 $10.7M, special-education teacher pay is $1.7M. 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 Edgecombe County Public 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.

Edgecombe County Public Schools $76,336
Wake County Schools $84,532
North Carolina avg $77,115
National avg $82,292

Edgecombe County Public Schools pays -9.7% less than Wake County Schools · per-pupil $13,967 vs $14,074

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$82.3M
Total Revenue
$76.4M
Total Expenditure
$27.8M
Instruction Salaries
36% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$10.7M
Regular Program
$1.7M
Special Education
$1.0M
Vocational
$3.6M
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 Edgecombe County Public Schools?

The estimated average teacher salary in Edgecombe County Public Schools is $76,336 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.

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

Edgecombe County Public Schools pays 1.0% less than the North Carolina state average of $77,115. The district's estimated average is $76,336.

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

Edgecombe County Public Schools pays 7.2% below the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $76,336.

What is the per-pupil spending in Edgecombe County Public Schools?

Edgecombe County Public Schools spends approximately $13,967 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Edgecombe County Public Schools?

Edgecombe County Public Schools has 5,467 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 36% of Edgecombe County Public Schools's total expenditure of $76.4M (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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