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School district · Tennessee · LEAID 4703390

Perry County

Estimated average teacher salary of $78,678, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Perry County — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$78,678
Est. avg teacher salary
$14,856
Per-pupil spending
1,040
Students enrolled
96th
Pct. in TN

Avg Teacher Salary

$78,678

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,856

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,040 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

18.0% above Tennessee average

What the Numbers Say About Perry County

Perry County is a small school district in Tennessee, serving 1,040 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $14,856. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $78,678, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4703390 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Tennessee statewide average of $66,654, teacher pay in Perry County runs meaningfully above the state benchmark — a 18.0% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (4.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in Tennessee, it pays more than 96% of them. Licensing reciprocity, collective bargaining strength, and state aid formulas all contribute to where a district lands in these tiers.

On the budget side, Perry County reports $15.4M in total expenditure against $15.3M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 35% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $3.7M, special-education teacher pay is $0.6M. These figures are district-level aggregates from F-33, not individual contracts — step-and-column schedules, stipends, and collectively-bargained differentials sit underneath these totals.

How does Perry County compare?

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

Perry County $78,678
Shelby County $71,074
Tennessee avg $66,654
National avg $82,292

Perry County pays +10.7% more than Shelby County · per-pupil $14,856 vs $15,292

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

Revenue & Expenditure

$15.3M
Total Revenue
$15.4M
Total Expenditure
$5.5M
Instruction Salaries
35% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$3.7M
Regular Program
$0.6M
Special Education
$0.3M
Vocational
$0.0M
Other Programs

Other Tennessee Districts

Franklin SSD
$108,345
3,251 students
Newport
$84,080
674 students
Oak Ridge
$83,681
4,757 students
Davidson County
$79,676
80,381 students
Johnson City
$78,006
7,799 students
Hancock County
$77,929
1,009 students

About This Data

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022.

Methodology: Average salary figures are estimates derived from total instructional salary expenditure (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates — not individual salary records.

Coverage: Data covers public school districts in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Private schools are not included.

Limitations: Instructional salary data includes classroom teachers and some instructional aides depending on district reporting practices. Salary figures may differ from collectively-bargained salary schedules.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Perry County?

The estimated average teacher salary in Perry County is $78,678 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.

How does Perry County teacher pay compare to the Tennessee average?

Perry County pays 18.0% more than the Tennessee state average of $66,654. The district's estimated average is $78,678.

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

Perry County pays 4.4% below the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $78,678.

What is the per-pupil spending in Perry County?

Perry County spends approximately $14,856 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Perry County?

Perry County has 1,040 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 35% of Perry County's total expenditure of $15.4M (NCES FY2022).

Where does this teacher salary data come from?

This data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022. Salary figures are estimates derived from instructional expenditure data (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.

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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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