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School district · South Carolina · LEAID 4502760

Lexington 03

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Lexington 03 pays an estimated average teacher salary of $55,498, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$55,498
Est. avg teacher salary
$23,153
Per-pupil spending
2,038
Students enrolled
4th
Pct. in SC
$55,498

Lexington 03 (South Carolina) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $55,498, materially below the South Carolina average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,038 students.

  • 4th percentile for South Carolina
  • 10th percentile nationally
  • 20% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +8.9% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$55,498

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$23,153

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,038 students

Salary vs State Average 85.4%

14.6% below South Carolina average

Nationally, Lexington 03'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.)

Lexington 03's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$55,498 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. Lexington 03 $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 Lexington 03

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

What the Numbers Say About Lexington 03

Lexington 03 is a small school district in South Carolina, serving 2,038 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $23,153. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $55,498, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4502760 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the South Carolina statewide average of $64,959, teacher pay in Lexington 03 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 14.6% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (35.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in South Carolina, it pays more than 4% of them.

Budget figures show Lexington 03 reporting $47.2M in total expenditure against $39.1M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 20% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $6.7M, special-education teacher pay is $1.6M.

How does Lexington 03 compare?

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

Lexington 03 $55,498
Greenville 01 $65,107
South Carolina avg $64,959
National avg $85,759

Lexington 03 pays -14.8% less than Greenville 01 · per-pupil $23,153 vs $13,261

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 Lexington 03, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

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Revenue & Expenditure

$39.1M
Total Revenue
$47.2M
Total Expenditure
$9.4M
Instruction Salaries
20% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$6.7M
Regular Program
$1.6M
Special Education
$0.4M
Vocational
$0.5M
Other Programs

Other South Carolina Districts

York 01
$65,421
5,007 students
Spartanburg 01
$68,556
5,228 students
Laurens 55
$61,255
5,442 students
Newberry 01
$58,252
5,749 students
Chesterfield 01
$60,704
6,901 students
Spartanburg 07
$64,331
7,118 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Lexington 03?

Lexington 03's average teacher salary is $55,498, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Lexington 03 teacher pay compare to the South Carolina average?

Lexington 03 pays 14.6% less than the South Carolina state average of $64,959. The district's average is $55,498.

How does Lexington 03 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Lexington 03 pays 35.3% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $55,498.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lexington 03?

Lexington 03 spends approximately $23,153 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Lexington 03?

Lexington 03 has 2,038 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Lexington 03's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 20% of Lexington 03's total expenditure of $47.2M (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. Lexington 03'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.