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School district · Alabama · LEAID 0102160

Lowndes County

Estimated average teacher salary of $81,356, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Lowndes County — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$81,356
Est. avg teacher salary
$24,848
Per-pupil spending
1,180
Students enrolled
96th
Pct. in AL

Avg Teacher Salary

$81,356

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$24,848

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,180 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

31.6% above Alabama average

What the Numbers Say About Lowndes County

Lowndes County is a small school district in Alabama, serving 1,180 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $24,848. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $81,356, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0102160 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Alabama statewide average of $61,835, teacher pay in Lowndes County runs meaningfully above the state benchmark — a 31.6% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (1.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in Alabama, it pays more than 96% 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, Lowndes County reports $29.3M in total expenditure against $26.9M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 22% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $4.2M, special-education teacher pay is $0.5M. 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 Lowndes County compare?

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

Lowndes County $81,356
Mobile County $58,619
Alabama avg $61,835
National avg $82,292

Lowndes County pays +38.8% more than Mobile County · per-pupil $24,848 vs $13,185

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$26.9M
Total Revenue
$29.3M
Total Expenditure
$6.4M
Instruction Salaries
22% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$4.2M
Regular Program
$0.5M
Special Education
$0.3M
Vocational
$0.4M
Other Programs

Other Alabama Districts

Mountain Brook City
$97,521
4,340 students
Homewood City
$84,490
4,236 students
Vestavia Hills City
$82,414
7,095 students
Hoover City
$81,470
13,606 students
Greene County
$76,569
937 students
Decatur City
$75,187
8,679 students

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 Lowndes County?

The estimated average teacher salary in Lowndes County is $81,356 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.

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

Lowndes County pays 31.6% more than the Alabama state average of $61,835. The district's estimated average is $81,356.

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

Lowndes County pays 1.1% below the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $81,356.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lowndes County?

Lowndes County spends approximately $24,848 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Lowndes County?

Lowndes County has 1,180 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 22% of Lowndes County's total expenditure of $29.3M (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.

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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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