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Rhea County Department of Education

Rhea County Department of Education's estimated average teacher salary is $64,352; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$64,352
Est. avg teacher salary
$12,339
Per-pupil spending
4,112
Students enrolled
50th
Pct. in TN
$64,352

Rhea County Department of Education (Tennessee) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $64,352, materially below the Tennessee average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 4,112 students.

  • 50th percentile for Tennessee
  • 27th percentile nationally
  • 35% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +19.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$64,352

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,339

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

4,112 students

Salary vs State Average 93.9%

6.1% below Tennessee average

Nationally, Rhea County Department of Education's estimated average out-pays 27% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the lower half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Rhea County Department of Education's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$64,352 Top 73% higher than 27% 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. This district $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 Rhea County Department of Education

Rhea County Department of Education is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Tennessee, serving 4,112 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $12,339. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $64,352, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4703510 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Tennessee statewide average of $68,524, teacher pay in Rhea County Department of Education runs materially below the state benchmark, a 6.1% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (25.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in Tennessee, it pays more than 50% of them.

Budget figures show Rhea County Department of Education reporting $50.7M in total expenditure against $52.6M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 35% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $12.8M, special-education teacher pay is $1.2M.

How does Rhea County Department of Education compare?

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

Rhea County Department of Education $64,352
Shelby County $74,739
Tennessee avg $68,524
National avg $85,759

Rhea County Department of Education pays -13.9% less than Shelby County · per-pupil $12,339 vs $15,292

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

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Revenue & Expenditure

$52.6M
Total Revenue
$50.7M
Total Expenditure
$17.7M
Instruction Salaries
35% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$12.8M
Regular Program
$1.2M
Special Education
$0.6M
Vocational

Other Tennessee Districts

Franklin SSD
$80,833
3,251 students
Monroe County
$70,239
4,993 students
Hickman County
$65,042
3,208 students
Fayette County Public Schools
$62,362
3,186 students
Obion County
$59,296
3,120 students
Grainger County
$71,508
3,112 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Rhea County Department of Education?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Rhea County Department of Education's average teacher salary at $64,352, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Rhea County Department of Education teacher pay compare to the Tennessee average?

Rhea County Department of Education pays 6.1% less than the Tennessee state average of $68,524. The district's average is $64,352.

How does Rhea County Department of Education teacher pay compare to the national average?

Rhea County Department of Education pays 25.0% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $64,352.

What is the per-pupil spending in Rhea County Department of Education?

Rhea County Department of Education spends approximately $12,339 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Rhea County Department of Education?

Rhea County Department of Education has 4,112 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Rhea County Department of Education's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 35% of Rhea County Department of Education's total expenditure of $50.7M (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. Rhea County Department of Education'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.