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School district · West Virginia · LEAID 5400540

Jackson County Schools

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Jackson County Schools pays an estimated average teacher salary of $55,644, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$55,644
Est. avg teacher salary
$14,311
Per-pupil spending
4,097
Students enrolled
11th
Pct. in WV
$55,644

Jackson County Schools (West Virginia) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $55,644, materially below the West Virginia average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 4,097 students.

  • 11th percentile for West Virginia
  • 10th percentile nationally
  • 32% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +19.8% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$55,644

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,311

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

4,097 students

Salary vs State Average 88.7%

11.3% below West Virginia average

Nationally, Jackson County 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.)

Jackson County Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$55,644 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. Jackson County 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 Jackson County Schools

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

What the Numbers Say About Jackson County Schools

Jackson County Schools is a small-to-mid-sized school district in West Virginia, serving 4,097 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $14,311. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $55,644, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 5400540 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the West Virginia statewide average of $62,740, teacher pay in Jackson County Schools runs materially below the state benchmark, a 11.3% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (35.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in West Virginia, it pays more than 11% of them.

Jackson County Schools's budget totals $58.6M in expenditure against $63.4M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 32% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $13.5M, special-education teacher pay is $2.6M.

How does Jackson County Schools compare?

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

Jackson County Schools $55,644
Kanawha County Schools $68,773
West Virginia avg $62,740
National avg $85,759

Jackson County Schools pays -19.1% less than Kanawha County Schools · per-pupil $14,311 vs $17,075

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable West Virginia 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 Jackson County Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Jackson County Schools, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$63.4M
Total Revenue
$58.6M
Total Expenditure
$18.9M
Instruction Salaries
32% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$13.5M
Regular Program
$2.6M
Special Education
$0.7M
Vocational
$0.2M
Other Programs

Other West Virginia Districts

Ritchie County Schools
$59,547
1,251 students
Tyler County Schools
$65,257
1,230 students
Webster County Schools
$56,468
1,208 students
Doddridge County Schools
$74,837
1,082 students
Pleasants County Schools
$54,266
1,067 students
Tucker County Schools
$55,466
957 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Jackson County Schools?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Jackson County Schools's average teacher salary at $55,644, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Jackson County Schools teacher pay compare to the West Virginia average?

Jackson County Schools pays 11.3% less than the West Virginia state average of $62,740. The district's average is $55,644.

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

Jackson County Schools pays 35.1% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $55,644.

What is the per-pupil spending in Jackson County Schools?

Per-pupil spending in Jackson County Schools runs approximately $14,311 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Jackson County Schools?

Jackson County Schools has 4,097 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 32% of Jackson County Schools's total expenditure of $58.6M (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. Jackson County 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.