Avg Teacher Salary
$64,660
Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE
School district · Mississippi · LEAID 2804110
SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST
Estimated average teacher salary of $64,660, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).
- $64,660
- Est. avg teacher salary
- $11,777
- Per-pupil spending
- 2,533
- Students enrolled
- 61th
- Pct. in MS
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,777
Total expenditure / enrollment
Student Enrollment
2,533 students
Salary vs State Average 100.0%
4.0% above Mississippi average
What the Numbers Say About SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST
SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Mississippi, serving 2,533 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $11,777. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $64,660, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2804110 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.
Relative to the Mississippi statewide average of $62,177, teacher pay in SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST runs roughly in line with the state benchmark — a 4.0% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (21.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in Mississippi, it pays more than 61% of them. Licensing reciprocity, collective bargaining strength, and state aid formulas all contribute to where a district lands in these tiers.
On the budget side, SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST reports $29.8M in total expenditure against $30.4M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 37% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $6.9M, special-education teacher pay is $1.8M. These figures are district-level aggregates from F-33, not individual contracts — step-and-column schedules, stipends, and collectively-bargained differentials sit underneath these totals.
How does SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST compare?
Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the Mississippi average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.
SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST pays +22.3% more than DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST · per-pupil $11,777 vs $9,536
Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.
Revenue & Expenditure
$30.4M
Total Revenue
$29.8M
Total Expenditure
$10.9M
Instruction Salaries
37% of total spending
Instructional Salary by Program
$6.9M
Regular Program
$1.8M
Special Education
$0.7M
Vocational
$0.3M
Other Programs
Other Mississippi Districts
About This Data
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022.
Methodology: Average salary figures are estimates derived from total instructional salary expenditure (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates — not individual salary records.
Coverage: Data covers public school districts in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Private schools are not included.
Limitations: Instructional salary data includes classroom teachers and some instructional aides depending on district reporting practices. Salary figures may differ from collectively-bargained salary schedules.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average teacher salary in SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST?
The estimated average teacher salary in SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST is $64,660 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.
How does SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST teacher pay compare to the Mississippi average?
SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST pays 4.0% more than the Mississippi state average of $62,177. The district's estimated average is $64,660.
How does SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST teacher pay compare to the national average?
SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST pays 21.4% below the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $64,660.
What is the per-pupil spending in SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST?
SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST spends approximately $11,777 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.
How many students are enrolled in SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST?
SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST has 2,533 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.
What percentage of SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST's budget goes to teacher salaries?
Instructional salaries account for 37% of SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST's total expenditure of $29.8M (NCES FY2022).
Where does this teacher salary data come from?
This data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022. Salary figures are estimates derived from instructional expenditure data (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.
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