School district · North Carolina · LEAID 3702400

Jones County Schools

Estimated average teacher salary of $95,291, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Jones County Schools — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$95,291
Est. avg teacher salary
$20,865
Per-pupil spending
1,032
Students enrolled
94th
Pct. in NC

Avg Teacher Salary

$95,291

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,865

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,032 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

23.6% above North Carolina average

What the Numbers Say About Jones County Schools

Jones County Schools is a small school district in North Carolina, serving 1,032 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $20,865. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $95,291, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3702400 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the North Carolina statewide average of $77,115, teacher pay in Jones County Schools runs meaningfully above the state benchmark — a 23.6% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (15.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in North Carolina, it pays more than 94% of them. Licensing reciprocity, collective bargaining strength, and state aid formulas all contribute to where a district lands in these tiers.

On the budget side, Jones County Schools reports $21.5M in total expenditure against $18.6M 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 $2.6M, special-education teacher pay is $0.5M. These figures are district-level aggregates from F-33, not individual contracts — step-and-column schedules, stipends, and collectively-bargained differentials sit underneath these totals.

How does Jones County Schools compare?

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

Jones County Schools $95,291
Wake County Schools $84,532
North Carolina avg $77,115
National avg $82,292

Jones County Schools pays +12.7% more than Wake County Schools · per-pupil $20,865 vs $14,074

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$18.6M
Total Revenue
$21.5M
Total Expenditure
$6.6M
Instruction Salaries
30% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$2.6M
Regular Program
$0.5M
Special Education
$0.4M
Vocational
$0.8M
Other Programs

About This Data

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022.

Methodology: Average salary figures are estimates derived from total instructional salary expenditure (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates — not individual salary records.

Coverage: Data covers public school districts in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Private schools are not included.

Limitations: Instructional salary data includes classroom teachers and some instructional aides depending on district reporting practices. Salary figures may differ from collectively-bargained salary schedules.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Jones County Schools?

The estimated average teacher salary in Jones County Schools is $95,291 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.

How does Jones County Schools teacher pay compare to the North Carolina average?

Jones County Schools pays 23.6% more than the North Carolina state average of $77,115. The district's estimated average is $95,291.

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

Jones County Schools pays 15.8% above the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $95,291.

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

Jones County Schools spends approximately $20,865 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Jones County Schools?

Jones County Schools has 1,032 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 30% of Jones County Schools's total expenditure of $21.5M (NCES FY2022).

Where does this teacher salary data come from?

This data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022. Salary figures are estimates derived from instructional expenditure data (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.

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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