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School district · Mississippi · LEAID 2802820

Marion Co School Dist

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $56,514 for Marion Co School Dist - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$56,514
Est. avg teacher salary
$12,652
Per-pupil spending
1,942
Students enrolled
46th
Pct. in MS
$56,514

Marion Co School Dist (Mississippi) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $56,514, slightly below the Mississippi average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,942 students.

  • 46th percentile for Mississippi
  • 11th percentile nationally
  • 34% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +16.4% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$56,514

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,652

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,942 students

Salary vs State Average 97.6%

2.4% below Mississippi average

Nationally, Marion Co School Dist's estimated average out-pays 11% 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.)

Marion Co School Dist's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$56,514 Top 89% higher than 11% 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. Marion Co School Dist $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 Marion Co School Dist

Marion Co School Dist is a small school district in Mississippi, serving 1,942 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $12,652. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $56,514, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2802820 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Mississippi statewide average of $57,919, teacher pay in Marion Co School Dist runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 2.4% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (34.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in Mississippi, it pays more than 46% of them.

On the budget side, Marion Co School Dist reports $24.6M in total expenditure against $28.6M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 34% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $4.9M, special-education teacher pay is $1.0M.

How does Marion Co School Dist compare?

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

Marion Co School Dist $56,514
Desoto Co School Dist $54,520
Mississippi avg $57,919
National avg $85,759

Marion Co School Dist pays +3.7% more than Desoto Co School Dist · per-pupil $12,652 vs $9,536

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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Revenue & Expenditure

$28.6M
Total Revenue
$24.6M
Total Expenditure
$8.4M
Instruction Salaries
34% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$4.9M
Regular Program
$1.0M
Special Education
$0.9M
Vocational
$0.7M
Other Programs

Other Mississippi Districts

Yazoo City Municipal School Dist
$51,620
2,124 students
Webster Co School Dist
$58,179
1,758 students
Monroe Co School Dist
$54,456
2,137 students
Bay St Louis Waveland School Dist
$67,216
1,736 students
Forrest County School District
$56,528
2,160 students
Calhoun Co School Dist
$57,731
2,180 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Marion Co School Dist?

The average teacher salary in Marion Co School Dist is $56,514 (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 Marion Co School Dist teacher pay compare to the Mississippi average?

Marion Co School Dist pays 2.4% less than the Mississippi state average of $57,919. The district's average is $56,514.

How does Marion Co School Dist teacher pay compare to the national average?

Marion Co School Dist pays 34.1% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $56,514.

What is the per-pupil spending in Marion Co School Dist?

Marion Co School Dist spends approximately $12,652 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Marion Co School Dist?

Marion Co School Dist has 1,942 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Marion Co School Dist's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 34% of Marion Co School Dist's total expenditure of $24.6M (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. Marion Co School Dist'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.