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School district · Mississippi · LEAID 2803830

Rankin Co School Dist

Estimated average teacher salary of $56,373, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Rankin Co School Dist - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$56,373
Est. avg teacher salary
$12,330
Per-pupil spending
18,598
Students enrolled
43rd
Pct. in MS
$56,373

Rankin Co School Dist (Mississippi) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $56,373, slightly below the Mississippi average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 18,598 students.

  • 43rd percentile for Mississippi
  • 11th percentile nationally
  • 33% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +15.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$56,373

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,330

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

18,598 students

Salary vs State Average 97.3%

2.7% below Mississippi average

Nationally, Rankin Co School Dist's estimated average out-pays 11% 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$56,373 Top 89% higher than 11% 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. Rankin 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 the Numbers Say About Rankin Co School Dist

Rankin Co School Dist is a mid-sized school district in Mississippi, serving 18,598 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $12,330. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $56,373, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2803830 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Mississippi statewide average of $57,919, teacher pay in Rankin Co School Dist runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 2.7% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (34.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in Mississippi, it pays more than 43% of them.

Budget figures show Rankin Co School Dist reporting $229.3M in total expenditure against $227.4M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 33% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $53.6M, special-education teacher pay is $7.2M.

How does Rankin 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.

Rankin Co School Dist $56,373
Desoto Co School Dist $54,520
Mississippi avg $57,919
National avg $85,759

Rankin Co School Dist pays +3.4% more than Desoto Co School Dist · per-pupil $12,330 vs $9,536

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

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Revenue & Expenditure

$227.4M
Total Revenue
$229.3M
Total Expenditure
$75.3M
Instruction Salaries
33% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$53.6M
Regular Program
$7.2M
Special Education
$3.4M
Vocational
$4.0M
Other Programs

Other Mississippi Districts

Lincoln County School District
$54,967
2,789 students
Jackson Public School District
$59,151
19,348 students
Harrison Co School Dist
$65,164
14,318 students
Madison Co School Dist
$62,038
13,032 students
Lamar County School District
$58,788
10,325 students
Jackson Co School Dist
$67,566
8,823 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Rankin Co School Dist?

Rankin Co School Dist's average teacher salary is $56,373, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

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

Rankin Co School Dist pays 2.7% less than the Mississippi state average of $57,919. The district's average is $56,373.

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

Rankin Co School Dist pays 34.3% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $56,373.

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

Rankin Co School Dist spends approximately $12,330 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Rankin Co School Dist?

Rankin Co School Dist has 18,598 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 33% of Rankin Co School Dist's total expenditure of $229.3M (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. Rankin 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.