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School district · Mississippi · LEAID 2803540

Pearl River Co School Dist

Pearl River Co School Dist's estimated average teacher salary is $54,251; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$54,251
Est. avg teacher salary
$10,561
Per-pupil spending
3,334
Students enrolled
23rd
Pct. in MS
$54,251

Pearl River Co School Dist (Mississippi) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $54,251, materially below the Mississippi average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 3,334 students.

  • 23rd percentile for Mississippi
  • 8th percentile nationally
  • 31% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +8.4% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$54,251

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,561

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,334 students

Salary vs State Average 93.7%

6.3% below Mississippi average

Nationally, Pearl River Co School Dist's estimated average out-pays 8% 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.)

Pearl River Co School Dist's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$54,251 Top 92% higher than 8% 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. Pearl River Co School Dist $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 stands out about Pearl River Co School Dist

  • It ranks in the bottom 10% nationally for estimated teacher pay, above only 8% of districts.

What the Numbers Say About Pearl River Co School Dist

Pearl River Co School Dist is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Mississippi, serving 3,334 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $10,561. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $54,251, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2803540 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Mississippi statewide average of $57,919, teacher pay in Pearl River Co School Dist runs materially below the state benchmark, a 6.3% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (36.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in Mississippi, it pays more than 23% of them.

Budget figures show Pearl River Co School Dist reporting $35.2M in total expenditure against $32.9M 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 $6.8M, special-education teacher pay is $1.7M.

How does Pearl River Co School Dist compare?

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

Pearl River Co School Dist $54,251
Desoto Co School Dist $54,520
Mississippi avg $57,919
National avg $85,759

Pearl River Co School Dist pays -0.5% less than Desoto Co School Dist · per-pupil $10,561 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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Revenue & Expenditure

$32.9M
Total Revenue
$35.2M
Total Expenditure
$10.8M
Instruction Salaries
31% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$6.8M
Regular Program
$1.7M
Special Education
$0.4M
Vocational
$0.7M
Other Programs

Other Mississippi Districts

Mccomb School District
$56,909
2,242 students
North Pike School Dist
$58,593
2,219 students
Chickasaw Co School Dist
$52,511
2,211 students
Kosciusko School District
$54,618
2,198 students
Calhoun Co School Dist
$57,731
2,180 students
Forrest County School District
$56,528
2,160 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Pearl River Co School Dist?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Pearl River Co School Dist's average teacher salary at $54,251, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Pearl River Co School Dist teacher pay compare to the Mississippi average?

Pearl River Co School Dist pays 6.3% less than the Mississippi state average of $57,919. The district's average is $54,251.

How does Pearl River Co School Dist teacher pay compare to the national average?

Pearl River Co School Dist pays 36.7% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $54,251.

What is the per-pupil spending in Pearl River Co School Dist?

Pearl River Co School Dist spends approximately $10,561 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Pearl River Co School Dist?

Pearl River Co School Dist has 3,334 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Pearl River Co School Dist's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 31% of Pearl River Co School Dist's total expenditure of $35.2M (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. Pearl River Co School Dist'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.