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School district · Tennessee · LEAID 4703360

Paris

Paris's estimated average teacher salary is $70,583; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$70,583
Est. avg teacher salary
$12,187
Per-pupil spending
1,548
Students enrolled
81st
Pct. in TN
$70,583

Paris (Tennessee) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $70,583, roughly in line with the Tennessee average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,548 students.

  • 81st percentile for Tennessee
  • 42nd percentile nationally
  • 40% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +18.8% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$70,583

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,187

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,548 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

3.0% above Tennessee average

Nationally, Paris's estimated average out-pays 42% 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.)

Paris's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$70,583 Top 58% higher than 42% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Paris $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 Paris

Paris is a small school district in Tennessee, serving 1,548 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $12,187. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $70,583, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4703360 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Tennessee statewide average of $68,524, teacher pay in Paris runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 3.0% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (17.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in Tennessee, it pays more than 81% of them.

Paris reports $18.9M in total expenditure on the budget side against $22.1M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 40% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $5.8M, special-education teacher pay is $0.5M.

How does Paris compare?

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

Paris $70,583
Shelby County $74,739
Tennessee avg $68,524
National avg $85,759

Paris pays -5.6% less than Shelby County · per-pupil $12,187 vs $15,292

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 Paris, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Spending-nearest districts to Paris, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$22.1M
Total Revenue
$18.9M
Total Expenditure
$7.6M
Instruction Salaries
40% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$5.8M
Regular Program
$0.5M
Special Education

Other Tennessee Districts

Lake County
$54,650
762 students
Van Buren County
$65,982
754 students
Newport
$66,867
674 students
Pickett County
$65,591
656 students
Rogersville
$66,333
651 students
Bradford
$63,545
637 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Paris?

Paris's average teacher salary is $70,583, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Paris teacher pay compare to the Tennessee average?

Paris pays 3.0% more than the Tennessee state average of $68,524. The district's average is $70,583.

How does Paris teacher pay compare to the national average?

Paris pays 17.7% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $70,583.

What is the per-pupil spending in Paris?

NCES FY2022 data puts Paris's per-student spending at approximately $12,187 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Paris?

Paris has 1,548 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Paris's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 40% of Paris's total expenditure of $18.9M (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. Paris'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.