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School district · Mississippi · LEAID 2801740

Hancock Co School Dist

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Hancock Co School Dist pays an estimated average teacher salary of $58,346, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$58,346
Est. avg teacher salary
$12,618
Per-pupil spending
4,134
Students enrolled
68th
Pct. in MS
$58,346

Hancock Co School Dist (Mississippi) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $58,346, roughly in line with the Mississippi average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 4,134 students.

  • 68th percentile for Mississippi
  • 14th percentile nationally
  • 33% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +21.5% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$58,346

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,618

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

4,134 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

0.7% above Mississippi average

Nationally, Hancock Co School Dist's estimated average out-pays 14% 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.)

Hancock Co School Dist's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$58,346 Top 86% higher than 14% 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. Hancock Co School Dist $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 Hancock Co School Dist

Hancock Co School Dist is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Mississippi, serving 4,134 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $12,618. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $58,346, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2801740 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Mississippi statewide average of $57,919, teacher pay in Hancock Co School Dist runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 0.7% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (32.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in Mississippi, it pays more than 68% of them.

On the budget side, Hancock Co School Dist reports $52.2M in total expenditure against $53.8M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 33% 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 $2.2M.

How does Hancock Co School Dist compare?

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

Hancock Co School Dist $58,346
Desoto Co School Dist $54,520
Mississippi avg $57,919
National avg $85,759

Hancock Co School Dist pays +7.0% more than Desoto Co School Dist · per-pupil $12,618 vs $9,536

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

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Revenue & Expenditure

$53.8M
Total Revenue
$52.2M
Total Expenditure
$17.0M
Instruction Salaries
33% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$10.7M
Regular Program
$2.2M
Special Education
$1.1M
Vocational
$0.8M
Other Programs

Other Mississippi Districts

Wayne Co School Dist
$58,013
2,851 students
Natchez-adams School District
$61,354
2,829 students
Laurel School District
$56,233
2,800 students
Lincoln County School District
$54,967
2,789 students
Lafayette Co School Dist
$56,548
2,776 students
Marshall Co School Dist
$51,843
2,758 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Hancock Co School Dist?

Hancock Co School Dist's average teacher salary is $58,346, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Hancock Co School Dist teacher pay compare to the Mississippi average?

Hancock Co School Dist pays 0.7% more than the Mississippi state average of $57,919. The district's average is $58,346.

How does Hancock Co School Dist teacher pay compare to the national average?

Hancock Co School Dist pays 32.0% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $58,346.

What is the per-pupil spending in Hancock Co School Dist?

NCES FY2022 data puts Hancock Co School Dist's per-student spending at approximately $12,618 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Hancock Co School Dist?

Hancock Co School Dist has 4,134 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Hancock Co School Dist's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 33% of Hancock Co School Dist's total expenditure of $52.2M (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. Hancock Co School Dist'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.