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School district · South Carolina · LEAID 4502820

Lexington 05

Estimated average teacher salary of $69,287, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Lexington 05 - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$69,287
Est. avg teacher salary
$15,709
Per-pupil spending
17,245
Students enrolled
87th
Pct. in SC
$69,287

Lexington 05 (South Carolina) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $69,287, meaningfully above the South Carolina average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 17,245 students.

  • 87th percentile for South Carolina
  • 38th percentile nationally
  • 34% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +13.2% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$69,287

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,709

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

17,245 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

6.7% above South Carolina average

Nationally, Lexington 05's estimated average out-pays 38% 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.)

Lexington 05's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$69,287 Top 62% higher than 38% 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. Lexington 05 $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 Lexington 05

Lexington 05 is a mid-sized school district in South Carolina, serving 17,245 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $15,709. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $69,287, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4502820 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 05 runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 6.7% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (19.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in South Carolina, it pays more than 87% of them.

On the budget side, Lexington 05 reports $270.9M in total expenditure against $298.5M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 34% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $67.3M, special-education teacher pay is $15.4M.

How does Lexington 05 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 05 $69,287
Greenville 01 $65,107
South Carolina avg $64,959
National avg $85,759

Lexington 05 pays +6.4% more than Greenville 01 · per-pupil $15,709 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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Salary-nearest districts to Lexington 05, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$298.5M
Total Revenue
$270.9M
Total Expenditure
$91.1M
Instruction Salaries
34% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$67.3M
Regular Program
$15.4M
Special Education
$2.9M
Vocational
$3.9M
Other Programs

Other South Carolina Districts

Greenwood 50
$59,391
8,326 students
Cherokee 01
$62,840
7,792 students
Spartanburg 07
$64,331
7,118 students
Chesterfield 01
$60,704
6,901 students
Lexington 01
$67,222
27,766 students
Richland 02
$69,156
28,303 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Lexington 05?

The average teacher salary in Lexington 05 is $69,287 (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 Lexington 05 teacher pay compare to the South Carolina average?

Lexington 05 pays 6.7% more than the South Carolina state average of $64,959. The district's average is $69,287.

How does Lexington 05 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Lexington 05 pays 19.2% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $69,287.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lexington 05?

NCES FY2022 data puts Lexington 05's per-student spending at approximately $15,709 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Lexington 05?

Lexington 05 has 17,245 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Lexington 05's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 34% of Lexington 05's total expenditure of $270.9M (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 05'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.