School district · North Carolina · LEAID 3702640

Lexington City Schools

Estimated average teacher salary of $77,151, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Lexington City Schools — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$77,151
Est. avg teacher salary
$14,532
Per-pupil spending
3,012
Students enrolled
50th
Pct. in NC

Avg Teacher Salary

$77,151

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,532

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,012 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

0.0% above North Carolina average

What the Numbers Say About Lexington City Schools

Lexington City Schools is a small-to-mid-sized school district in North Carolina, serving 3,012 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $14,532. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $77,151, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3702640 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 Lexington City Schools runs roughly in line with the state benchmark — a 0.0% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (6.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in North Carolina, it pays more than 50% 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, Lexington City Schools reports $43.8M in total expenditure against $44.2M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 35% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $5.7M, special-education teacher pay is $0.9M. 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 Lexington City 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.

Lexington City Schools $77,151
Wake County Schools $84,532
North Carolina avg $77,115
National avg $82,292

Lexington City Schools pays -8.7% less than Wake County Schools · per-pupil $14,532 vs $14,074

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$44.2M
Total Revenue
$43.8M
Total Expenditure
$15.5M
Instruction Salaries
35% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$5.7M
Regular Program
$0.9M
Special Education
$0.8M
Vocational
$1.9M
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 Lexington City Schools?

The estimated average teacher salary in Lexington City Schools is $77,151 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.

How does Lexington City Schools teacher pay compare to the North Carolina average?

Lexington City Schools pays 0.0% more than the North Carolina state average of $77,115. The district's estimated average is $77,151.

How does Lexington City Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Lexington City Schools pays 6.2% below the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $77,151.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lexington City Schools?

Lexington City Schools spends approximately $14,532 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Lexington City Schools?

Lexington City Schools has 3,012 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 35% of Lexington City Schools's total expenditure of $43.8M (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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