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School district · Kentucky · LEAID 2102160

Garrard County

Estimated average teacher salary of $60,561, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Garrard County - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$60,561
Est. avg teacher salary
$12,888
Per-pupil spending
2,609
Students enrolled
21st
Pct. in KY
$60,561

Garrard County (Kentucky) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $60,561, materially below the Kentucky average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,609 students.

  • 21st percentile for Kentucky
  • 18th percentile nationally
  • 33% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +10.9% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$60,561

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,888

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,609 students

Salary vs State Average 86.0%

14.0% below Kentucky average

Nationally, Garrard County's estimated average out-pays 18% 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.)

Garrard County's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$60,561 Top 82% higher than 18% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Garrard County $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 the Numbers Say About Garrard County

Garrard County is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Kentucky, serving 2,609 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $12,888. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $60,561, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2102160 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Kentucky statewide average of $70,418, teacher pay in Garrard County runs materially below the state benchmark, a 14.0% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (29.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in Kentucky, it pays more than 21% of them.

Garrard County reports $33.6M in total expenditure on the budget side against $37.2M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 33% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $7.8M, special-education teacher pay is $1.8M.

How does Garrard County compare?

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

Garrard County $60,561
Jefferson County $88,554
Kentucky avg $70,418
National avg $85,759

Garrard County pays -31.6% less than Jefferson County · per-pupil $12,888 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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Revenue & Expenditure

$37.2M
Total Revenue
$33.6M
Total Expenditure
$11.1M
Instruction Salaries
33% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$7.8M
Regular Program
$1.8M
Special Education
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other Kentucky Districts

Henry County
$62,926
2,027 students
Magoffin County
$65,056
2,019 students
Ashland Independent
$60,626
3,206 students
Spencer County
$65,637
3,217 students
Adair County
$68,385
2,601 students
Bardstown Independent
$78,097
2,645 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Garrard County?

Garrard County's average teacher salary is $60,561, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

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

Garrard County pays 14.0% less than the Kentucky state average of $70,418. The district's average is $60,561.

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

Garrard County pays 29.4% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $60,561.

What is the per-pupil spending in Garrard County?

Garrard County spends approximately $12,888 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Garrard County?

Garrard County has 2,609 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 33% of Garrard County's total expenditure of $33.6M (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. Garrard 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.