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School district · South Carolina · LEAID 4502190

Florence 03

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Florence 03 pays an estimated average teacher salary of $53,225, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$53,225
Est. avg teacher salary
$15,242
Per-pupil spending
3,140
Students enrolled
3rd
Pct. in SC
$53,225

Florence 03 (South Carolina) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $53,225, materially below the South Carolina average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 3,140 students.

  • 3rd percentile for South Carolina
  • 7th percentile nationally
  • 27% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +25.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$53,225

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,242

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,140 students

Salary vs State Average 81.9%

18.1% below South Carolina average

Nationally, Florence 03's estimated average out-pays 7% 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.)

Florence 03's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$53,225 Top 93% higher than 7% 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. Florence 03 $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

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Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2022 · FY2022

What stands out about Florence 03

  • It ranks in the bottom 10% nationally for estimated teacher pay, above only 7% of districts.

What the Numbers Say About Florence 03

Florence 03 is a small-to-mid-sized school district in South Carolina, serving 3,140 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $15,242. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $53,225, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4502190 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the South Carolina statewide average of $64,959, teacher pay in Florence 03 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 18.1% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (37.9% differential). Among enrolling districts in South Carolina, it pays more than 3% of them.

Budget figures show Florence 03 reporting $47.9M in total expenditure against $51.3M 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 $9.7M, special-education teacher pay is $1.6M.

How does Florence 03 compare?

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

Florence 03 $53,225
Greenville 01 $65,107
South Carolina avg $64,959
National avg $85,759

Florence 03 pays -18.3% less than Greenville 01 · per-pupil $15,242 vs $13,261

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable South 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 Florence 03, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Florence 03, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$51.3M
Total Revenue
$47.9M
Total Expenditure
$13.2M
Instruction Salaries
27% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$9.7M
Regular Program
$1.6M
Special Education
$0.5M
Vocational
$1.3M
Other Programs

Other South Carolina Districts

Lexington 02
$61,404
8,641 students
Edgefield 01
$59,423
3,157 students
Williamsburg 01
$74,361
3,014 students
Abbeville 60
$58,617
2,946 students
Spartanburg 04
$61,626
2,899 students
Anderson 04
$65,539
2,893 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Florence 03?

The average teacher salary in Florence 03 is $53,225 (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 Florence 03 teacher pay compare to the South Carolina average?

Florence 03 pays 18.1% less than the South Carolina state average of $64,959. The district's average is $53,225.

How does Florence 03 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Florence 03 pays 37.9% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $53,225.

What is the per-pupil spending in Florence 03?

Per-pupil spending in Florence 03 runs approximately $15,242 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Florence 03?

Florence 03 has 3,140 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Florence 03's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 27% of Florence 03's total expenditure of $47.9M (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. Florence 03'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.