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School district · North Carolina · LEAID 3704080

Rutherford County Schools

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $72,971 for Rutherford County Schools - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$72,971
Est. avg teacher salary
$16,397
Per-pupil spending
7,572
Students enrolled
43rd
Pct. in NC
$72,971

Rutherford County Schools (North Carolina) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $72,971, slightly below the North Carolina average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 7,572 students.

  • 43rd percentile for North Carolina
  • 47th percentile nationally
  • 33% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +29.6% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$72,971

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,397

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

7,572 students

Salary vs State Average 95.8%

4.2% below North Carolina average

Nationally, Rutherford County Schools's estimated average out-pays 47% 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$72,971 Top 53% higher than 47% 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%). Below this entry. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Rutherford 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 Rutherford County Schools

Rutherford County Schools is a small-to-mid-sized school district in North Carolina, serving 7,572 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $16,397. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $72,971, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3704080 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the North Carolina statewide average of $76,187, teacher pay in Rutherford County Schools runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 4.2% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (14.9% differential). Among enrolling districts in North Carolina, it pays more than 43% of them.

On the budget side, Rutherford County Schools reports $124.2M in total expenditure against $128.2M 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 $16.3M, special-education teacher pay is $3.8M.

How does Rutherford 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.

Rutherford County Schools $72,971
Wake County Schools $82,309
North Carolina avg $76,187
National avg $85,759

Rutherford County Schools pays -11.3% less than Wake County Schools · per-pupil $16,397 vs $14,074

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

Data-derived comparison paths

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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.

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

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Revenue & Expenditure

$128.2M
Total Revenue
$124.2M
Total Expenditure
$41.2M
Instruction Salaries
33% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$16.3M
Regular Program
$3.8M
Special Education
$1.9M
Vocational
$5.8M
Other Programs

Other North Carolina Districts

Lincoln County Schools
$69,291
11,314 students
Montgomery County Schools
$77,587
3,587 students
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
$91,804
11,563 students
Jackson County Public Schools
$71,082
3,516 students
Burke County Schools
$75,212
11,632 students
Transylvania County Schools
$68,648
3,328 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Rutherford County Schools?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Rutherford County Schools's average teacher salary at $72,971, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Rutherford County Schools teacher pay compare to the North Carolina average?

Rutherford County Schools pays 4.2% less than the North Carolina state average of $76,187. The district's average is $72,971.

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

Rutherford County Schools pays 14.9% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $72,971.

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

NCES FY2022 data puts Rutherford County Schools's per-student spending at approximately $16,397 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Rutherford County Schools?

Rutherford County Schools has 7,572 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 33% of Rutherford County Schools's total expenditure of $124.2M (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. Rutherford 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.