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Mercer County Schools

Mercer County Schools's estimated average teacher salary is $58,561; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$58,561
Est. avg teacher salary
$14,274
Per-pupil spending
8,642
Students enrolled
30th
Pct. in WV
$58,561

Mercer County Schools (West Virginia) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $58,561, materially below the West Virginia average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 8,642 students.

  • 30th percentile for West Virginia
  • 15th percentile nationally
  • 29% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +8.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$58,561

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,274

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

8,642 students

Salary vs State Average 93.3%

6.7% below West Virginia average

Nationally, Mercer County Schools's estimated average out-pays 15% 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.)

Mercer County Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$58,561 Top 85% higher than 15% 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. Mercer County Schools $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, FY2022 · FY2022

What the Numbers Say About Mercer County Schools

Mercer County Schools is a small-to-mid-sized school district in West Virginia, serving 8,642 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $14,274. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $58,561, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 5400840 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the West Virginia statewide average of $62,740, teacher pay in Mercer County Schools runs materially below the state benchmark, a 6.7% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (31.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in West Virginia, it pays more than 30% of them.

Mercer County Schools reports $123.4M in total expenditure on the budget side against $122.6M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 29% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $25.3M, special-education teacher pay is $5.4M.

How does Mercer County Schools compare?

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

Mercer County Schools $58,561
Kanawha County Schools $68,773
West Virginia avg $62,740
National avg $85,759

Mercer County Schools pays -14.8% less than Kanawha County Schools · per-pupil $14,274 vs $17,075

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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These are not simply nearby districts: each group is selected from the same NCES FY2022 dataset using a matching salary or per-pupil-investment signal and a comparable enrollment range.

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Salary-nearest districts to Mercer County Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$122.6M
Total Revenue
$123.4M
Total Expenditure
$35.8M
Instruction Salaries
29% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$25.3M
Regular Program
$5.4M
Special Education
$0.8M
Vocational
$0.5M
Other Programs

Other West Virginia Districts

Clay County Schools
$57,459
1,669 students
Monroe County Schools
$59,276
1,639 students
Grant County Schools
$54,629
1,610 students
Summers County Schools
$62,020
1,361 students
Ritchie County Schools
$59,547
1,251 students
Tyler County Schools
$65,257
1,230 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Mercer County Schools?

The average teacher salary in Mercer County Schools is $58,561 (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 Mercer County Schools teacher pay compare to the West Virginia average?

Mercer County Schools pays 6.7% less than the West Virginia state average of $62,740. The district's average is $58,561.

How does Mercer County Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Mercer County Schools pays 31.7% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $58,561.

What is the per-pupil spending in Mercer County Schools?

Mercer County Schools spends approximately $14,274 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Mercer County Schools?

Mercer County Schools has 8,642 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 29% of Mercer County Schools's total expenditure of $123.4M (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. Mercer County Schools'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.