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School district · West Virginia · LEAID 5400990

Morgan County Schools

Morgan County Schools's estimated average teacher salary is $61,904; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$61,904
Est. avg teacher salary
$13,615
Per-pupil spending
2,219
Students enrolled
66th
Pct. in WV
$61,904

Morgan County Schools (West Virginia) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $61,904, slightly below the West Virginia average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,219 students.

  • 66th percentile for West Virginia
  • 21st percentile nationally
  • 31% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +10.6% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$61,904

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,615

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,219 students

Salary vs State Average 98.7%

1.3% below West Virginia average

Nationally, Morgan County Schools's estimated average out-pays 21% 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$61,904 Top 79% higher than 21% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Morgan County Schools $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 Morgan County Schools

Morgan County Schools is a small school district in West Virginia, serving 2,219 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $13,615. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $61,904, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 5400990 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 Morgan County Schools runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 1.3% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (27.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in West Virginia, it pays more than 66% of them.

Morgan County Schools's budget totals $30.2M in expenditure against $31.8M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 31% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $6.5M, special-education teacher pay is $1.1M.

How does Morgan 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.

Morgan County Schools $61,904
Kanawha County Schools $68,773
West Virginia avg $62,740
National avg $85,759

Morgan County Schools pays -10.0% less than Kanawha County Schools · per-pupil $13,615 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.

Similar estimated teacher pay

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

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Morgan County Schools, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$31.8M
Total Revenue
$30.2M
Total Expenditure
$9.3M
Instruction Salaries
31% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$6.5M
Regular Program
$1.1M
Special Education
$0.2M
Vocational
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other West Virginia Districts

Jackson County Schools
$55,644
4,097 students
Preston County Schools
$60,326
4,239 students
Marshall County Schools
$68,312
4,304 students
Greenbrier County Schools
$67,823
4,705 students
Ohio County Schools
$65,748
5,027 students
Logan County Schools
$59,716
5,181 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Morgan County Schools?

The average teacher salary in Morgan County Schools is $61,904 (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 Morgan County Schools teacher pay compare to the West Virginia average?

Morgan County Schools pays 1.3% less than the West Virginia state average of $62,740. The district's average is $61,904.

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

Morgan County Schools pays 27.8% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $61,904.

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

NCES FY2022 data puts Morgan County Schools's per-student spending at approximately $13,615 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Morgan County Schools?

Morgan County Schools has 2,219 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 31% of Morgan County Schools's total expenditure of $30.2M (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. Morgan 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.