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School district · Kentucky · LEAID 2103960

McCracken County

McCracken County sits in the highest third of Kentucky districts on estimated teacher pay at $65,168 (above 92% of in-state peers with reliable estimates). Per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for McCracken County come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2023).

$65,168
Est. avg teacher salary

Well above benchmark

$16,885
Per-pupil spending
6,968
Students enrolled
92nd
Pct. in KY
$65,168

McCracken County sits in the highest third of Kentucky districts on estimated teacher pay at $65,168 (above 92% of in-state peers with reliable estimates). Estimated average teacher salary is $65,168, below the national average of $70,245, serving 6,968 students (NCES CCD F-33, FY2023).

  • Upper-third pay in state: McCracken County sits in the highest third of Kentucky districts on estimated teacher pay at $65,168 (above 92% of in-state peers with reliable estimates).
  • 92nd percentile for Kentucky
  • 49th percentile nationally
  • 28% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • Kentucky ranks #40 of 49 on the salary estimate and #24 of 49 on enrollment in the same reliable-district pool.
  • McCracken County ranks #13 of 171 Kentucky districts by estimated teacher salary and #67 of 171 by per-pupil spending. Jefferson County pay #1 at $73,395 is not Newport Independent spending #1 at $28,225 per pupil
  • +15.4% estimated-basis panel FY2019→FY2023 (not applied to the FTE figure above)

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Instructional payroll mix vs Kentucky median

Among 171 Kentucky districts that break out F-33 program salary totals, McCracken County's instructional payroll puts 88.3% into regular program , 8.5 points above the state median of 79.8%. Regular-program teachers claim more of the instructional salary pool here than at the median Kentucky district.

Program McCracken County KY median Gap
Regular program 88.3% 79.8% +8.5 pp
Special education 10.3% 16.6% -6.3 pp
Vocational programs 1.2% 0.2% +1.0 pp
Other programs 0.2% 1.5% -1.3 pp

Shares are of this district's reported F-33 teacher-salary program totals (Z35–Z38), compared with the median share across 171 in-state peers with a positive program sum. NCES LEAID 2103960 · FY2023.

LEAID 2103960 · NCES CCD F-33 FY2023

McCracken County F-33 compensation desk

SALARY-HIGH +15% vs state RANK-ST-TOP P92 in state RANK-NAT-LOW P49 national PPE-MID $17K/pupil ENR-MID 6,968 students INSTR-LOW 28% instr BASIS-FTE FTE-reported PHOTO-NEAR Near Bardstown FY-2023-MID FY2023 book

FY2023: $65,168 estimated average teacher salary · P92 in Kentucky · P49 nationally · 28% instructional salary share. Nearest salary peer: Daviess (+$116est. salary).

Salary neighbourhood chart for McCracken County

Salary neighbourhood · McCracken County

McCracken County already leads most of its in-state peer set; the chart plots it against the top and bottom pay poles for context (NCES F-33 FY2023, not a full state reprint).

est. salary
Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey As of FY2023
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National salary distribution for McCracken County

McCracken County's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$65,168 49th percentile higher than 49% of 10,684 US districts

Show national distribution $30,000–$40,000: 155 US districts (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$50,000: 1,360 US districts (13%). Below this entry. $50,000–$60,000: 2,382 US districts (22%). Below this entry. $60,000–$70,000: 2,402 US districts (22%). This entry sits in this band. $70,000–$80,000: 1,633 US districts (15%). Above this entry. $80,000–$90,000: 1,097 US districts (10%). Above this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 662 US districts (6%). Above this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 371 US districts (3%). Above this entry. $110,000–$120,000: 249 US districts (2%). Above this entry. $120,000–$130,000: 156 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $130,000–$140,000: 112 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $140,000–$150,000: 57 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $150,000–$160,000: 25 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $160,000–$170,000: 13 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $170,000–$180,000: 10 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $180,000–$190,000: 0 US districts (0%). Above this entry. McCracken County $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, FY2023 · FY2023

McCracken County in Kentucky's upper-third pay band

Same 171 districts with a usable salary and a comparable per-pupil figure (NCES F-33 FY2023)

est. avg salary

What this shows McCracken County ranks #13 of 171 Kentucky districts by estimated teacher salary and #67 of 171 by per-pupil spending. Jefferson County pay #1 at $73,395 is not Newport Independent spending #1 at $28,225 per pupil

Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2023 As of FY2023

The same districts by per-pupil spending

McCracken County is marked; a high spending bar is not a high pay bar

per pupil

What this shows Newport Independent leads spending at $28,225 per pupil; Jefferson County leads pay.

Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2023 As of FY2023

This pay stretches further than the headline figure suggests

Nominal district estimate
$65,167.78

The FY2023 salary estimate shown in the hero.

Kentucky price level
89.9 / 100

BEA all-items regional price parity; 100 is the U.S. average.

National-price equivalent
$72,497

+11% versus the nominal figure.

Prices in Kentucky run below the national average, so this salary has roughly the buying power of the national-price equivalent above. A district in a costlier state can advertise a larger nominal salary and still leave a teacher with less.

Regional price parity: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2023 all-items RPP by state. The adjustment applies a statewide index to a district figure, so it captures how Kentucky compares nationally, not how this district compares with others in its own state. Compare every state on this basis.

How this salary figure is calculated
Full NCES reading for McCracken County

What the Numbers Say About McCracken County

McCracken County is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Kentucky, serving 6,968 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $16,885. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from reported teacher salary expenditure (F-33 items Z35-Z38) divided by teacher FTE, is $65,168, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2103960 references the FY2023 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Kentucky statewide average of $56,482, teacher pay in McCracken County runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 15.4% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $70,245 (7.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in Kentucky, it pays more than 92% of them. Kentucky itself ranks #40 of 49 nationally on average teacher compensation, which shapes the funding ceiling districts operate under.

On the budget side, McCracken County reports $117.7M in total expenditure against $105.0M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 28% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $23.9M, special-education teacher pay is $2.8M.

How does McCracken County compare?

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

McCracken County $65,168
Jefferson County $73,395
Kentucky avg $56,482
National avg $70,245

McCracken County pays -11.2% less than Jefferson County · per-pupil $16,885 vs $20,696

Derived from NCES F-33 teacher salary expenditure (Z35-Z38) and CCD Staff Universe teacher FTE (FY2023); a small minority use the documented fallback. Unreliable service entities are excluded.

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Kentucky districts

On pay, McCracken County sits closest to Bardstown Independent; on per-pupil investment, its nearest match is Jackson County. These are not simply nearby districts: each group is selected from the same NCES FY2023 dataset using a matching salary or per-pupil-investment signal and a comparable enrollment range.

Closest on estimated pay
  1. Bardstown Independent
  2. Daviess County
  3. Marion County
  4. Danville Independent
  5. Nelson County
  6. Boyle County
  7. Fort Thomas Independent
  8. Bullitt County
  9. Kenton County
  10. Laurel County
  11. Boone County
Closest on per-pupil investment
  1. Jackson County
  2. Knox County
  3. Bell County
  4. McCreary County
  5. Caldwell County
  6. Harlan County
  7. Mercer County
  8. Murray Independent
  9. Danville Independent
  10. Corbin Independent
  11. Union County

Similar estimated teacher pay

Similar per-pupil investment

Out-of-state districts near McCracken County's pay band

Two out-of-state peer sets for McCracken County: closest on enrollment (6,968 students here) and closest on estimated average teacher salary ($65,168 here). Rows stay link-disjoint so each axis is a distinct neighborhood.

Similar enrollment

Nearest other districts by NCES student count (floored at ≥200).

Similar estimated salary

Nearest other districts by F-33-derived average teacher salary, distinct from the enrollment row.

Enrollment and salaries from NCES CCD F-33; estimated teacher pay can diverge widely at the same student count because of state funding, cost of living, and local bargaining.

Revenue & Expenditure

$105.0M
Total Revenue
$117.7M
Total Expenditure
$32.6M
Instruction Salaries
28% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$23.9M
Regular Program
$2.8M
Special Education
$0.3M
Vocational
$0.1M
Other Programs

The teacher salaries behind this page's average are the ones NCES reports for 4 programs in McCracken County: the regular program, special education, vocational programs and other programs. Every program category NCES breaks out separately carries a figure here. Together they are 83% of everything the district spends on instructional salaries; the other 17% pays instructional aides, paraprofessionals, substitutes and other instructional staff who are not counted as teachers here.

Kentucky Teacher Pay Overview

The highest average among comparably sized Kentucky districts belongs to Jefferson County at $73,395. McCracken County sits in the upper quarter of that field at 10 of 161, nearer the ceiling than the floor. Kansas and West Virginia are the states closest to Kentucky on BEA's price parity, which makes them the fair comparison; against a costlier state this salary goes further than its number suggests.

View all Kentucky districts →

Other Kentucky Districts

The bar behind each salary shows its magnitude within this Kentucky sample (including McCracken County). Hover or focus a value for the exact comparison.

Shelby County
$58,353
6,935 students
Hopkins County
$55,558
6,358 students
Pike County
$56,914
7,787 students
Franklin County
$58,370
6,126 students
Pulaski County
$59,557
8,115 students
Christian County
$53,342
8,204 students

This is a sample of 6 from 170 Kentucky districts with enrollment and salary data reliable enough to compare in the NCES CCD F-33 survey.

Frequently Asked Questions about McCracken County
What is the average teacher salary in McCracken County?

The average teacher salary in McCracken County is $65,168 (NCES CCD FY2023), from reported teacher salary expenditure (F-33 items Z35-Z38) divided by the district's reported teacher headcount (NCES CCD Staff Universe Survey).

How does McCracken County teacher pay compare to the Kentucky average?

McCracken County pays 15.4% more than the Kentucky state average of $56,482. The district's average is $65,168.

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

McCracken County pays 7.2% below the national average of $70,245. The district average is $65,168.

What is the per-pupil spending in McCracken County?

McCracken County spends approximately $16,885 per student annually (NCES FY2023), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

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

Instructional salaries account for 28% of McCracken County's total expenditure of $117.7M (NCES FY2023).

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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. McCracken County's salary and finance figures are computed directly from its FY2023 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 FY2023.