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Searcy School District

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Searcy School District pays an estimated average teacher salary of $52,154, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$52,154
Est. avg teacher salary
$15,090
Per-pupil spending
4,006
Students enrolled
67th
Pct. in AR
$52,154

Searcy School District (Arkansas) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $52,154, materially below the Arkansas average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 4,006 students.

  • 67th percentile for Arkansas
  • 5th percentile nationally
  • 27% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • -22.6% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$52,154

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,090

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

4,006 students

Salary vs State Average 93.6%

6.4% below Arkansas average

Nationally, Searcy School District's estimated average out-pays 5% 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.)

Searcy School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$52,154 Top 95% higher than 5% 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. Searcy School 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 stands out about Searcy School District

  • It ranks in the bottom 10% nationally for estimated teacher pay, above only 5% of districts.

What the Numbers Say About Searcy School District

Searcy School District is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Arkansas, serving 4,006 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $15,090. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $52,154, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0512210 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Arkansas statewide average of $55,703, teacher pay in Searcy School District runs materially below the state benchmark, a 6.4% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (39.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in Arkansas, it pays more than 67% of them.

Searcy School District's budget totals $60.5M in expenditure against $51.5M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 27% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $10.8M, special-education teacher pay is $2.0M.

How does Searcy School District compare?

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

Searcy School District $52,154
Springdale School District $65,991
Arkansas avg $55,703
National avg $85,759

Searcy School District pays -21.0% less than Springdale School District · per-pupil $15,090 vs $12,773

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Arkansas 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 Searcy School District, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Searcy School District, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$51.5M
Total Revenue
$60.5M
Total Expenditure
$16.2M
Instruction Salaries
27% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$10.8M
Regular Program
$2.0M
Special Education
$0.7M
Vocational
$1.9M
Other Programs

Other Arkansas Districts

Beebe School District
$45,502
3,390 students
Paragould School District
$57,933
3,215 students
Alma School District
$59,048
3,210 students
Vilonia School District
$51,598
3,060 students
White Hall School District
$52,761
3,021 students
West Memphis School District
$50,265
5,035 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Searcy School District?

Searcy School District's average teacher salary is $52,154, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Searcy School District teacher pay compare to the Arkansas average?

Searcy School District pays 6.4% less than the Arkansas state average of $55,703. The district's average is $52,154.

How does Searcy School District teacher pay compare to the national average?

Searcy School District pays 39.2% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $52,154.

What is the per-pupil spending in Searcy School District?

Per-pupil spending in Searcy School District runs approximately $15,090 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Searcy School District?

Searcy School District has 4,006 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Searcy School District's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 27% of Searcy School District's total expenditure of $60.5M (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. Searcy School District'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.