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School district · Kentucky · LEAID 2105400

Simpson County

Estimated average teacher salary of $69,194, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Simpson County - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$69,194
Est. avg teacher salary
$13,428
Per-pupil spending
3,039
Students enrolled
71st
Pct. in KY
$69,194

Simpson County (Kentucky) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $69,194, slightly below the Kentucky average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 3,039 students.

  • 71st percentile for Kentucky
  • 38th percentile nationally
  • 33% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +10.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$69,194

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,428

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,039 students

Salary vs State Average 98.3%

1.7% below Kentucky average

Nationally, Simpson County's estimated average out-pays 38% 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.)

Simpson County's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$69,194 Top 62% higher than 38% 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. Simpson County $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 Simpson County

Simpson County is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Kentucky, serving 3,039 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $13,428. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $69,194, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2105400 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Kentucky statewide average of $70,418, teacher pay in Simpson County runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 1.7% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (19.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in Kentucky, it pays more than 71% of them.

On the budget side, Simpson County reports $40.8M in total expenditure against $43.6M 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 $9.3M, special-education teacher pay is $1.7M.

How does Simpson County compare?

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

Simpson County $69,194
Jefferson County $88,554
Kentucky avg $70,418
National avg $85,759

Simpson County pays -21.9% less than Jefferson County · per-pupil $13,428 vs $19,590

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Kentucky 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 Simpson County, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Simpson County, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$43.6M
Total Revenue
$40.8M
Total Expenditure
$13.6M
Instruction Salaries
33% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$9.3M
Regular Program
$1.7M
Special Education
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other Kentucky Districts

Rowan County
$75,408
3,258 students
Boyle County
$65,419
2,789 students
Rockcastle County
$65,480
2,762 students
Taylor County
$76,486
2,758 students
McCreary County
$66,172
2,742 students
Letcher County
$67,495
2,736 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Simpson County?

The average teacher salary in Simpson County is $69,194 (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 Simpson County teacher pay compare to the Kentucky average?

Simpson County pays 1.7% less than the Kentucky state average of $70,418. The district's average is $69,194.

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

Simpson County pays 19.3% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $69,194.

What is the per-pupil spending in Simpson County?

Per-pupil spending in Simpson County runs approximately $13,428 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Simpson County?

Simpson County has 3,039 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 33% of Simpson County's total expenditure of $40.8M (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. Simpson 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.