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Lawrence County

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Lawrence County pays an estimated average teacher salary of $69,635, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$69,635
Est. avg teacher salary
$14,209
Per-pupil spending
4,764
Students enrolled
12th
Pct. in AL
$69,635

Lawrence County (Alabama) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $69,635, materially below the Alabama average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 4,764 students.

  • 12th percentile for Alabama
  • 39th percentile nationally
  • 30% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +17.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$69,635

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,209

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

4,764 students

Salary vs State Average 88.8%

11.2% below Alabama average

Nationally, Lawrence County's estimated average out-pays 39% 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.)

Lawrence County's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$69,635 Top 61% higher than 39% 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. Lawrence County $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 Lawrence County

Lawrence County is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Alabama, serving 4,764 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $14,209. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $69,635, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0102040 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Alabama statewide average of $78,398, teacher pay in Lawrence County runs materially below the state benchmark, a 11.2% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (18.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in Alabama, it pays more than 12% of them.

Lawrence County reports $67.7M in total expenditure on the budget side against $67.8M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 30% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $14.1M, special-education teacher pay is $1.5M.

How does Lawrence County compare?

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

Lawrence County $69,635
Mobile County $78,822
Alabama avg $78,398
National avg $85,759

Lawrence County pays -11.7% less than Mobile County · per-pupil $14,209 vs $13,185

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Alabama 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 Lawrence County, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$67.8M
Total Revenue
$67.7M
Total Expenditure
$20.1M
Instruction Salaries
30% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$14.1M
Regular Program
$1.5M
Special Education
$1.0M
Vocational
$0.5M
Other Programs

Other Alabama Districts

Houston County
$73,549
6,662 students
Muscle Shoals City
$68,292
2,840 students
Tallapoosa County
$76,362
2,808 students
Coffee County
$69,125
2,782 students
Geneva County
$75,533
2,760 students
Eufaula City
$77,506
6,780 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Lawrence County?

The average teacher salary in Lawrence County is $69,635 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's REPORTED teacher headcount (NCES CCD Staff Universe Survey).

How does Lawrence County teacher pay compare to the Alabama average?

Lawrence County pays 11.2% less than the Alabama state average of $78,398. The district's average is $69,635.

How does Lawrence County teacher pay compare to the national average?

Lawrence County pays 18.8% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $69,635.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lawrence County?

Per-pupil spending in Lawrence County runs approximately $14,209 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Lawrence County?

Lawrence County has 4,764 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 30% of Lawrence County's total expenditure of $67.7M (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. Lawrence County'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.