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School district · Kentucky · LEAID 2104470

Nicholas County

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $59,689 for Nicholas County - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$59,689
Est. avg teacher salary
$13,213
Per-pupil spending
1,138
Students enrolled
17th
Pct. in KY
$59,689

Nicholas County (Kentucky) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $59,689, materially below the Kentucky average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,138 students.

  • 17th percentile for Kentucky
  • 17th percentile nationally
  • 29% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +7.5% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$59,689

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,213

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,138 students

Salary vs State Average 84.8%

15.2% below Kentucky average

Nationally, Nicholas County's estimated average out-pays 17% 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.)

Nicholas County's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$59,689 Top 83% higher than 17% 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. Nicholas County $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 Nicholas County

Nicholas County is a small school district in Kentucky, serving 1,138 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $13,213. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $59,689, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2104470 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Kentucky statewide average of $70,418, teacher pay in Nicholas County runs materially below the state benchmark, a 15.2% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (30.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in Kentucky, it pays more than 17% of them.

Nicholas County's budget totals $15.0M in expenditure against $17.2M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 29% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $3.5M, special-education teacher pay is $0.4M.

How does Nicholas County compare?

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

Nicholas County $59,689
Jefferson County $88,554
Kentucky avg $70,418
National avg $85,759

Nicholas County pays -32.6% less than Jefferson County · per-pupil $13,213 vs $19,590

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

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Revenue & Expenditure

$17.2M
Total Revenue
$15.0M
Total Expenditure
$4.4M
Instruction Salaries
29% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$3.5M
Regular Program
$0.4M
Special Education

Other Kentucky Districts

Clinton County
$62,540
1,549 students
Gallatin County
$62,455
1,561 students
Hancock County
$64,196
1,571 students
Leslie County
$71,112
1,578 students
Somerset Independent
$63,381
1,586 students
Barbourville Independent
$61,051
668 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Nicholas County?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Nicholas County's average teacher salary at $59,689, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

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

Nicholas County pays 15.2% less than the Kentucky state average of $70,418. The district's average is $59,689.

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

Nicholas County pays 30.4% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $59,689.

What is the per-pupil spending in Nicholas County?

Per-pupil spending in Nicholas County runs approximately $13,213 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Nicholas County?

Nicholas County has 1,138 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 29% of Nicholas County's total expenditure of $15.0M (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. Nicholas County'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.