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School district · West Virginia · LEAID 5400540

Jackson County Schools

Jackson County Schools's estimated average teacher salary is $52,317 against a West Virginia statewide mean of $53,845. Per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Jackson County Schools come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2023).

$52,317
Est. avg teacher salary

Near benchmark

$15,951
Per-pupil spending
4,135
Students enrolled
42nd
Pct. in WV
$52,317

Jackson County Schools's estimated average teacher salary is $52,317 against a West Virginia statewide mean of $53,845. Estimated average teacher salary is $52,317, below the national average of $70,245, serving 4,135 students (NCES CCD F-33, FY2023).

  • Mid-pack pay posture: Jackson County Schools's estimated average teacher salary is $52,317 against a West Virginia statewide mean of $53,845.
  • 42nd percentile for West Virginia
  • 20th percentile nationally
  • 30% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • West Virginia ranks #41 of 49 on the salary estimate and #38 of 49 on enrollment in the same reliable-district pool.
  • Jackson County Schools ranks #32 of 55 West Virginia districts by estimated teacher salary and #32 of 55 by per-pupil spending. Brooke County Schools pay #1 at $67,484 is not Tyler County Schools spending #1 at $28,768 per pupil
  • +21.2% estimated-basis panel FY2019→FY2023 (not applied to the FTE figure above)

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Instructional payroll mix vs West Virginia median

Among 55 West Virginia districts that break out F-33 program salary totals, Jackson County Schools's instructional payroll puts 79.0% into regular program , 2.8 points above the state median of 76.2%. Regular-program teachers claim more of the instructional salary pool here than at the median West Virginia district.

Program Jackson County WV median Gap
Regular program 79.0% 76.2% +2.8 pp
Special education 15.3% 16.9% -1.6 pp
Vocational programs 4.5% 4.9% -0.3 pp
Other programs 1.2% 1.5% -0.4 pp

Shares are of this district's reported F-33 teacher-salary program totals (Z35–Z38), compared with the median share across 55 in-state peers with a positive program sum. NCES LEAID 5400540 · FY2023.

LEAID 5400540 · NCES CCD F-33 FY2023

Jackson County F-33 compensation desk

SALARY-INLINE Near state avg RANK-ST-LOW P42 in state RANK-NAT-LOW P20 national PPE-MID $16K/pupil ENR-MID 4,135 students INSTR-LOW 30% instr BASIS-FTE FTE-reported PHOTO-NEAR Near Mason FY-2023-MID FY2023 book

FY2023: $52,317 estimated average teacher salary · P42 in West Virginia · P20 nationally · 30% instructional salary share. Nearest salary peer: Mason ($22est. salary).

Salary neighbourhood chart for Jackson County

Salary neighbourhood · Jackson County

Jackson County sits mid-pack among in-state peers; the chart brackets it between the top and bottom pay poles (NCES F-33 FY2023, not a full state reprint).

est. salary
Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey As of FY2023
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National salary distribution for Jackson County

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$52,317 20th percentile higher than 20% of 10,684 US districts

Show national distribution $30,000–$40,000: 155 US districts (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$50,000: 1,360 US districts (13%). Below this entry. $50,000–$60,000: 2,382 US districts (22%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$70,000: 2,402 US districts (22%). Above this entry. $70,000–$80,000: 1,633 US districts (15%). Above this entry. $80,000–$90,000: 1,097 US districts (10%). Above this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 662 US districts (6%). Above this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 371 US districts (3%). Above this entry. $110,000–$120,000: 249 US districts (2%). Above this entry. $120,000–$130,000: 156 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $130,000–$140,000: 112 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $140,000–$150,000: 57 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $150,000–$160,000: 25 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $160,000–$170,000: 13 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $170,000–$180,000: 10 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, FY2023 · FY2023

What stands out about Jackson County Schools

  • Estimated teacher pay here rose +21.2% between FY2019 and FY2023, outpacing West Virginia's statewide +18.1% by 3.1 points, a growth rate faster than 75% of the 53 West Virginia districts with a comparable FY2019 baseline.
  • Enrolment fell from 4,589 to 4,135 students (9.9% down) across FY2019–FY2023 while the instructional salary pool per teacher went up. Districts on that path are usually holding staffing steady against a falling roll, which lifts the per-teacher figure without anyone getting a raise, so read this page's salary estimate alongside the enrolment line rather than on its own.

This pay stretches further than the headline figure suggests

Nominal district estimate
$52,317.073

The FY2023 salary estimate shown in the hero.

West Virginia price level
89.6 / 100

BEA all-items regional price parity; 100 is the U.S. average.

National-price equivalent
$58,368

+12% versus the nominal figure.

Prices in West Virginia run below the national average, so this salary has roughly the buying power of the national-price equivalent above. A district in a costlier state can advertise a larger nominal salary and still leave a teacher with less.

Regional price parity: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2023 all-items RPP by state. The adjustment applies a statewide index to a district figure, so it captures how West Virginia compares nationally, not how this district compares with others in its own state. Compare every state on this basis.

How this salary figure is calculated
Full NCES reading for Jackson County Schools

What the Numbers Say About Jackson County Schools

Jackson County Schools is a small-to-mid-sized school district in West Virginia, serving 4,135 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $15,951. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from reported teacher salary expenditure (F-33 items Z35-Z38) divided by teacher FTE, is $52,317, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 5400540 references the FY2023 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the West Virginia statewide average of $53,845, teacher pay in Jackson County Schools runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 2.8% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $70,245 (25.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in West Virginia, it pays more than 42% of them. West Virginia itself ranks #41 of 49 nationally on average teacher compensation, which shapes the funding ceiling districts operate under.

On the budget side, Jackson County Schools reports $66.0M in total expenditure against $70.1M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 30% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $13.9M, special-education teacher pay is $2.7M.

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 $52,317
Kanawha County Schools $61,799
West Virginia avg $53,845
National avg $70,245

Jackson County Schools pays -15.3% less than Kanawha County Schools · per-pupil $15,951 vs $18,248

Derived from NCES F-33 teacher salary expenditure (Z35-Z38) and CCD Staff Universe teacher FTE (FY2023); a small minority use the documented fallback. Unreliable service entities are excluded.

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable West Virginia districts

On pay, Jackson County Schools sits closest to Mason County Schools; on per-pupil investment, its nearest match is Taylor County Schools. These are not simply nearby districts: each group is selected from the same NCES FY2023 dataset using a matching salary or per-pupil-investment signal and a comparable enrollment range.

Closest on estimated pay
  1. Mason County Schools
  2. Jefferson County Schools
  3. Mineral County Schools
  4. Harrison County Schools
  5. Wyoming County Schools
  6. Taylor County Schools
  7. Lincoln County Schools
  8. Braxton County Schools
  9. Preston County Schools
  10. Webster County Schools
  11. Monroe County Schools
Closest on per-pupil investment
  1. Taylor County Schools
  2. Webster County Schools
  3. Clay County Schools
  4. Lincoln County Schools
  5. Logan County Schools
  6. Hancock County Schools
  7. Jefferson County Schools
  8. Boone County Schools
  9. Fayette County Schools
  10. Wood County Schools
  11. Nicholas County Schools

Similar estimated teacher pay

Similar per-pupil investment

Nationwide districts with profiles like Jackson County

Two out-of-state peer sets for Jackson County Schools: closest on enrollment (4,135 students here) and closest on estimated average teacher salary ($52,317 here). Rows stay link-disjoint so each axis is a distinct neighborhood.

Similar enrollment

Nearest other districts by NCES student count (floored at ≥200).

Similar estimated salary

Nearest other districts by F-33-derived average teacher salary, distinct from the enrollment row.

Enrollment and salaries from NCES CCD F-33; estimated teacher pay can diverge widely at the same student count because of state funding, cost of living, and local bargaining.

Revenue & Expenditure

$70.1M
Total Revenue
$66.0M
Total Expenditure
$19.5M
Instruction Salaries
30% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$13.9M
Regular Program
$2.7M
Special Education
$0.8M
Vocational
$0.2M
Other Programs

The teacher salaries behind this page's average are the ones NCES reports for 4 programs in Jackson County Schools: the regular program, special education, vocational programs and other programs. Every program category NCES breaks out separately carries a figure here. Together they are 90% of everything the district spends on instructional salaries; the other 10% pays instructional aides, paraprofessionals, substitutes and other instructional staff who are not counted as teachers here.

West Virginia Teacher Pay Overview

The highest average among comparably sized West Virginia districts belongs to Brooke County Schools at $67,484. Jackson County Schools places 32 of 55 comparably sized districts, squarely in the middle band the state average actually represents. Kentucky and Kansas are the states closest to West Virginia on BEA's price parity, which makes them the fair comparison; against a costlier state this salary goes further than its number suggests.

View all West Virginia districts →

Other West Virginia Districts

The bar behind each salary shows its magnitude within this West Virginia sample (including Jackson County). Hover or focus a value for the exact comparison.

Summers County Schools
$46,907
1,318 students
Tyler County Schools
$61,301
1,257 students
Ritchie County Schools
$50,533
1,243 students
Webster County Schools
$51,465
1,192 students
Doddridge County Schools
$64,556
1,119 students
Pleasants County Schools
$50,000
1,086 students

This is a sample of 6 from 54 West Virginia districts with enrollment and salary data reliable enough to compare in the NCES CCD F-33 survey.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jackson County Schools
What is the average teacher salary in Jackson County Schools?

The average teacher salary in Jackson County Schools is $52,317 (NCES CCD FY2023), from reported teacher salary expenditure (F-33 items Z35-Z38) divided by the district's reported teacher headcount (NCES CCD Staff Universe Survey).

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

Jackson County Schools pays 2.8% less than the West Virginia state average of $53,845. The district's average is $52,317.

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

Jackson County Schools pays 25.5% below the national average of $70,245. The district average is $52,317.

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

Jackson County Schools spends approximately $15,951 per student annually (NCES FY2023), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

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

Instructional salaries account for 30% of Jackson County Schools's total expenditure of $66.0M (NCES FY2023).

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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 FY2023 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 FY2023.