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Oxford School District

Oxford School District's estimated average teacher salary is $68,953; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$68,953
Est. avg teacher salary
$15,288
Per-pupil spending
4,729
Students enrolled
97th
Pct. in MS
$68,953

Oxford School District (Mississippi) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $68,953, meaningfully above the Mississippi average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 4,729 students.

  • 97th percentile for Mississippi
  • 37th percentile nationally
  • 27% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +5.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$68,953

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,288

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

4,729 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

19.1% above Mississippi average

Nationally, Oxford School District's estimated average out-pays 37% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the lower half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Oxford School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$68,953 Top 63% higher than 37% 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. Oxford School District $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 Oxford School District

Oxford School District is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Mississippi, serving 4,729 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $15,288. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $68,953, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2803450 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Mississippi statewide average of $57,919, teacher pay in Oxford School District runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 19.1% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (19.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Mississippi, it pays more than 97% of them.

Oxford School District reports $72.3M in total expenditure on the budget side against $72.4M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 27% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $13.8M, special-education teacher pay is $2.0M.

How does Oxford School District compare?

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

Oxford School District $68,953
Desoto Co School Dist $54,520
Mississippi avg $57,919
National avg $85,759

Oxford School District pays +26.5% more than Desoto Co School Dist · per-pupil $15,288 vs $9,536

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 Oxford School District, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$72.4M
Total Revenue
$72.3M
Total Expenditure
$19.8M
Instruction Salaries
27% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$13.8M
Regular Program
$2.0M
Special Education
$1.0M
Vocational
$1.2M
Other Programs

Other Mississippi Districts

Hinds Co School Dist
$49,719
5,140 students
Petal School Dist
$57,024
4,264 students
Clinton Public School Dist
$65,332
5,196 students
South Panola School District
$57,912
4,260 students
Lowndes Co School Dist
$57,961
5,305 students
Hancock Co School Dist
$58,346
4,134 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Oxford School District?

The average teacher salary in Oxford School District is $68,953 (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 Oxford School District teacher pay compare to the Mississippi average?

Oxford School District pays 19.1% more than the Mississippi state average of $57,919. The district's average is $68,953.

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

Oxford School District pays 19.6% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $68,953.

What is the per-pupil spending in Oxford School District?

Per-pupil spending in Oxford School District runs approximately $15,288 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Oxford School District?

Oxford School District has 4,729 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 27% of Oxford School District's total expenditure of $72.3M (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. Oxford School District'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.