School district · North Carolina · LEAID 3703120

Mooresville Graded School District

Estimated average teacher salary of $73,468, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Mooresville Graded School District — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$73,468
Est. avg teacher salary
$16,322
Per-pupil spending
5,982
Students enrolled
30th
Pct. in NC

Avg Teacher Salary

$73,468

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,322

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

5,982 students

Salary vs State Average 95.3%

4.7% below North Carolina average

What the Numbers Say About Mooresville Graded School District

Mooresville Graded School District is a small-to-mid-sized school district in North Carolina, serving 5,982 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $16,322. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $73,468, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3703120 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 Mooresville Graded School District runs slightly below the state benchmark — a 4.7% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (10.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in North Carolina, it pays more than 30% 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, Mooresville Graded School District reports $97.6M in total expenditure against $82.2M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 30% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $11.4M, special-education teacher pay is $2.3M. 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 Mooresville Graded School District compare?

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

Mooresville Graded School District $73,468
Wake County Schools $84,532
North Carolina avg $77,115
National avg $82,292

Mooresville Graded School District pays -13.1% less than Wake County Schools · per-pupil $16,322 vs $14,074

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$82.2M
Total Revenue
$97.6M
Total Expenditure
$29.3M
Instruction Salaries
30% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$11.4M
Regular Program
$2.3M
Special Education
$1.3M
Vocational
$3.6M
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 Mooresville Graded School District?

The estimated average teacher salary in Mooresville Graded School District is $73,468 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.

How does Mooresville Graded School District teacher pay compare to the North Carolina average?

Mooresville Graded School District pays 4.7% less than the North Carolina state average of $77,115. The district's estimated average is $73,468.

How does Mooresville Graded School District teacher pay compare to the national average?

Mooresville Graded School District pays 10.7% below the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $73,468.

What is the per-pupil spending in Mooresville Graded School District?

Mooresville Graded School District spends approximately $16,322 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Mooresville Graded School District?

Mooresville Graded School District has 5,982 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Mooresville Graded School District's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 30% of Mooresville Graded School District's total expenditure of $97.6M (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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