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School district · West Virginia · LEAID 5401170

Preston County Schools

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $60,326 for Preston County Schools - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$60,326
Est. avg teacher salary
$12,777
Per-pupil spending
4,239
Students enrolled
53rd
Pct. in WV
$60,326

Preston County Schools (West Virginia) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $60,326, slightly below the West Virginia average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 4,239 students.

  • 53rd percentile for West Virginia
  • 18th percentile nationally
  • 33% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +14.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$60,326

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,777

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

4,239 students

Salary vs State Average 96.2%

3.8% below West Virginia average

Nationally, Preston County Schools's estimated average out-pays 18% 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.)

Preston County Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$60,326 Top 82% higher than 18% 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. Preston County Schools $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 Preston County Schools

Preston County Schools is a small-to-mid-sized school district in West Virginia, serving 4,239 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $12,777. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $60,326, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 5401170 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the West Virginia statewide average of $62,740, teacher pay in Preston County Schools runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 3.8% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (29.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in West Virginia, it pays more than 53% of them.

Preston County Schools reports $54.2M in total expenditure on the budget side against $61.7M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 33% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $11.1M, special-education teacher pay is $2.8M.

How does Preston County Schools compare?

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

Preston County Schools $60,326
Kanawha County Schools $68,773
West Virginia avg $62,740
National avg $85,759

Preston County Schools pays -12.3% less than Kanawha County Schools · per-pupil $12,777 vs $17,075

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable West Virginia districts

These are not simply nearby districts: each group is selected from the same NCES FY2022 dataset using a matching salary or per-pupil-investment signal and a comparable enrollment range.

Similar estimated teacher pay

Salary-nearest districts to Preston County Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Preston County Schools, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$61.7M
Total Revenue
$54.2M
Total Expenditure
$18.0M
Instruction Salaries
33% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$11.1M
Regular Program
$2.8M
Special Education
$1.2M
Vocational
$0.2M
Other Programs

Other West Virginia Districts

Jefferson County Schools
$67,393
8,682 students
Putnam County Schools
$64,552
9,136 students
Harrison County Schools
$63,142
9,975 students
Raleigh County Schools
$61,604
10,797 students
Monongalia County Schools
$69,050
11,309 students
Marshall County Schools
$68,312
4,304 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Preston County Schools?

The average teacher salary in Preston County Schools is $60,326 (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 Preston County Schools teacher pay compare to the West Virginia average?

Preston County Schools pays 3.8% less than the West Virginia state average of $62,740. The district's average is $60,326.

How does Preston County Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Preston County Schools pays 29.7% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $60,326.

What is the per-pupil spending in Preston County Schools?

NCES FY2022 data puts Preston County Schools's per-student spending at approximately $12,777 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Preston County Schools?

Preston County Schools has 4,239 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 33% of Preston County Schools's total expenditure of $54.2M (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. Preston County Schools'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.