Avg Teacher Salary
$94,594
Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE
School district · North Carolina · LEAID 3703720
Polk County Schools
Estimated average teacher salary of $94,594, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Polk County Schools — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).
- $94,594
- Est. avg teacher salary
- $18,211
- Per-pupil spending
- 2,129
- Students enrolled
- 93th
- Pct. in NC
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,211
Total expenditure / enrollment
Student Enrollment
2,129 students
Salary vs State Average 100.0%
22.7% above North Carolina average
What the Numbers Say About Polk County Schools
Polk County Schools is a small school district in North Carolina, serving 2,129 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $18,211. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $94,594, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3703720 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.
Relative to the North Carolina statewide average of $77,115, teacher pay in Polk County Schools runs meaningfully above the state benchmark — a 22.7% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (14.9% differential). Among enrolling districts in North Carolina, it pays more than 93% 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, Polk County Schools reports $38.8M in total expenditure against $39.2M 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 $5.4M, special-education teacher pay is $1.0M. 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 Polk 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.
Polk County Schools pays +11.9% more than Wake County Schools · per-pupil $18,211 vs $14,074
Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.
Revenue & Expenditure
$39.2M
Total Revenue
$38.8M
Total Expenditure
$13.4M
Instruction Salaries
35% of total spending
Instructional Salary by Program
$5.4M
Regular Program
$1.0M
Special Education
$0.7M
Vocational
$2.0M
Other Programs
Other North Carolina Districts
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 Polk County Schools?
The estimated average teacher salary in Polk County Schools is $94,594 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.
How does Polk County Schools teacher pay compare to the North Carolina average?
Polk County Schools pays 22.7% more than the North Carolina state average of $77,115. The district's estimated average is $94,594.
How does Polk County Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?
Polk County Schools pays 14.9% above the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $94,594.
What is the per-pupil spending in Polk County Schools?
Polk County Schools spends approximately $18,211 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.
How many students are enrolled in Polk County Schools?
Polk County Schools has 2,129 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.
What percentage of Polk County Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?
Instructional salaries account for 35% of Polk County Schools's total expenditure of $38.8M (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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