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School district · North Carolina · LEAID 3703420

Northampton County Schools

Estimated average teacher salary of $86,968, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Northampton County Schools - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$86,968
Est. avg teacher salary
$21,503
Per-pupil spending
1,343
Students enrolled
97th
Pct. in NC
$86,968

Northampton County Schools (North Carolina) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $86,968, meaningfully above the North Carolina average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,343 students.

  • 97th percentile for North Carolina
  • 71st percentile nationally
  • 29% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +24.2% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$86,968

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,503

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,343 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

14.2% above North Carolina average

Nationally, Northampton County Schools's estimated average out-pays 71% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the upper half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$86,968 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). Below this entry. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). Below this entry. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Northampton 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 Northampton County Schools

Northampton County Schools is a small school district in North Carolina, serving 1,343 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $21,503. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $86,968, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3703420 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the North Carolina statewide average of $76,187, teacher pay in Northampton County Schools runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 14.2% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (1.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in North Carolina, it pays more than 97% of them.

On the budget side, Northampton County Schools reports $28.9M in total expenditure against $29.8M 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 $2.5M, special-education teacher pay is $0.5M.

How does Northampton County Schools compare?

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

Northampton County Schools $86,968
Wake County Schools $82,309
North Carolina avg $76,187
National avg $85,759

Northampton County Schools pays +5.7% more than Wake County Schools · per-pupil $21,503 vs $14,074

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 Northampton County Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$29.8M
Total Revenue
$28.9M
Total Expenditure
$8.3M
Instruction Salaries
29% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$2.5M
Regular Program
$0.5M
Special Education
$0.3M
Vocational
$1.7M
Other Programs

Other North Carolina Districts

Jackson County Public Schools
$71,082
3,516 students
Montgomery County Schools
$77,587
3,587 students
Hickory City Schools
$70,476
3,869 students
Bladen County Schools
$77,679
3,981 students
Asheville City Schools
$81,988
4,218 students
Person County Schools
$84,273
4,333 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Northampton County Schools?

Northampton County Schools's average teacher salary is $86,968, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Northampton County Schools teacher pay compare to the North Carolina average?

Northampton County Schools pays 14.2% more than the North Carolina state average of $76,187. The district's average is $86,968.

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

Northampton County Schools pays 1.4% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $86,968.

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

Northampton County Schools spends approximately $21,503 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Northampton County Schools?

Northampton County Schools has 1,343 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 29% of Northampton County Schools's total expenditure of $28.9M (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. Northampton 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.