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School district · Tennessee · LEAID 4703780

Sevier County

Estimated average teacher salary of $70,109, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Sevier County - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$70,109
Est. avg teacher salary
$14,655
Per-pupil spending
14,304
Students enrolled
79th
Pct. in TN
$70,109

Sevier County (Tennessee) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $70,109, roughly in line with the Tennessee average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 14,304 students.

  • 79th percentile for Tennessee
  • 41st percentile nationally
  • 33% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +12.4% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$70,109

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,655

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

14,304 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

2.3% above Tennessee average

Nationally, Sevier County's estimated average out-pays 41% 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.)

Sevier County's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$70,109 Top 59% higher than 41% 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. Sevier County $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 Sevier County

Sevier County is a mid-sized school district in Tennessee, serving 14,304 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $14,655. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $70,109, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4703780 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Tennessee statewide average of $68,524, teacher pay in Sevier County runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 2.3% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (18.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in Tennessee, it pays more than 79% of them.

On the budget side, Sevier County reports $209.6M in total expenditure against $256.0M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 33% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $53.4M, special-education teacher pay is $5.4M.

How does Sevier County compare?

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

Sevier County $70,109
Shelby County $74,739
Tennessee avg $68,524
National avg $85,759

Sevier County pays -6.2% less than Shelby County · per-pupil $14,655 vs $15,292

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 Sevier County, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$256.0M
Total Revenue
$209.6M
Total Expenditure
$70.1M
Instruction Salaries
33% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$53.4M
Regular Program
$5.4M
Special Education
$2.3M
Vocational
$1.3M
Other Programs

Other Tennessee Districts

Jefferson County
$64,556
6,995 students
Lawrence County
$62,507
6,871 students
Anderson County
$63,472
6,357 students
Roane County
$63,065
6,304 students
Warren County
$60,595
6,300 students
Hawkins County
$61,194
6,273 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Sevier County?

The average teacher salary in Sevier County is $70,109 (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 Sevier County teacher pay compare to the Tennessee average?

Sevier County pays 2.3% more than the Tennessee state average of $68,524. The district's average is $70,109.

How does Sevier County teacher pay compare to the national average?

Sevier County pays 18.2% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $70,109.

What is the per-pupil spending in Sevier County?

NCES FY2022 data puts Sevier County's per-student spending at approximately $14,655 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Sevier County?

Sevier County has 14,304 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 33% of Sevier County's total expenditure of $209.6M (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. Sevier County'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.