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Kanawha County Schools

Kanawha County Schools's estimated average teacher salary is $68,773; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$68,773
Est. avg teacher salary
$17,075
Per-pupil spending
24,392
Students enrolled
92nd
Pct. in WV
$68,773

Kanawha County Schools (West Virginia) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $68,773, meaningfully above the West Virginia average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 24,392 students.

  • 92nd percentile for West Virginia
  • 37th percentile nationally
  • 28% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +12.4% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$68,773

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,075

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

24,392 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

9.6% above West Virginia average

Nationally, Kanawha County Schools's estimated average out-pays 37% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the lower half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$68,773 Top 63% higher than 37% 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. Kanawha 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 the Numbers Say About Kanawha County Schools

Kanawha County Schools is a mid-sized school district in West Virginia, serving 24,392 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $17,075. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $68,773, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 5400600 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 Kanawha County Schools runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 9.6% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (19.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in West Virginia, it pays more than 92% of them.

Kanawha County Schools reports $416.5M in total expenditure on the budget side against $431.2M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 28% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $75.0M, special-education teacher pay is $18.2M.

How does Kanawha 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.

Kanawha County Schools $68,773
Berkeley County Schools $65,145
West Virginia avg $62,740
National avg $85,759

Kanawha County Schools pays +5.6% more than Berkeley County Schools · per-pupil $17,075 vs $13,399

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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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 Kanawha County Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$431.2M
Total Revenue
$416.5M
Total Expenditure
$116.4M
Instruction Salaries
28% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$75.0M
Regular Program
$18.2M
Special Education
$3.1M
Vocational
$2.1M
Other Programs

Other West Virginia Districts

Doddridge County Schools
$74,837
1,082 students
Pleasants County Schools
$54,266
1,067 students
Tucker County Schools
$55,466
957 students
Berkeley County Schools
$65,145
19,722 students
Wood County Schools
$59,856
11,893 students
Cabell County Schools
$63,811
11,667 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Kanawha County Schools?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Kanawha County Schools's average teacher salary at $68,773, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

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

Kanawha County Schools pays 9.6% more than the West Virginia state average of $62,740. The district's average is $68,773.

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

Kanawha County Schools pays 19.8% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $68,773.

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

Kanawha County Schools spends approximately $17,075 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Kanawha County Schools?

Kanawha County Schools has 24,392 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 28% of Kanawha County Schools's total expenditure of $416.5M (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. Kanawha 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.