Avg Teacher Salary
$57,411
Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE
School district · West Virginia · LEAID 5401470
UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS
Estimated average teacher salary of $57,411, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).
- $57,411
- Est. avg teacher salary
- $13,627
- Per-pupil spending
- 3,952
- Students enrolled
- 0th
- Pct. in WV
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,627
Total expenditure / enrollment
Student Enrollment
3,952 students
Salary vs State Average 82.6%
17.4% below West Virginia average
What the Numbers Say About UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS
UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS is a small-to-mid-sized school district in West Virginia, serving 3,952 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $13,627. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $57,411, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 5401470 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.
Relative to the West Virginia statewide average of $69,522, teacher pay in UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS runs materially below the state benchmark — a 17.4% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (30.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in West Virginia, it pays more than 0% 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, UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS reports $53.9M in total expenditure against $54.4M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 28% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $9.8M, special-education teacher pay is $1.4M. 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 UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS compare?
Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the West Virginia average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.
UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS pays -19.8% less than KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS · per-pupil $13,627 vs $17,075
Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.
Revenue & Expenditure
$54.4M
Total Revenue
$53.9M
Total Expenditure
$15.1M
Instruction Salaries
28% of total spending
Instructional Salary by Program
$9.8M
Regular Program
$1.4M
Special Education
$0.4M
Vocational
$0.7M
Other Programs
Other West Virginia 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 UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS?
The estimated average teacher salary in UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS is $57,411 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.
How does UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS teacher pay compare to the West Virginia average?
UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS pays 17.4% less than the West Virginia state average of $69,522. The district's estimated average is $57,411.
How does UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS teacher pay compare to the national average?
UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS pays 30.2% below the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $57,411.
What is the per-pupil spending in UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS?
UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS spends approximately $13,627 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.
How many students are enrolled in UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS?
UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS has 3,952 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.
What percentage of UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS's budget goes to teacher salaries?
Instructional salaries account for 28% of UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS's total expenditure of $53.9M (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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