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School district · North Carolina · LEAID 3704650

Vance County Schools

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $74,562 for Vance County Schools - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$74,562
Est. avg teacher salary
$14,113
Per-pupil spending
5,323
Students enrolled
56th
Pct. in NC
$74,562

Vance County Schools (North Carolina) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $74,562, slightly below the North Carolina average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 5,323 students.

  • 56th percentile for North Carolina
  • 51st percentile nationally
  • 33% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +12.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$74,562

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,113

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

5,323 students

Salary vs State Average 97.9%

2.1% below North Carolina average

Nationally, Vance County Schools's estimated average out-pays 51% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the upper half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Vance County Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$74,562 Top 49% higher than 51% 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. Vance County Schools $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 Vance County Schools

Vance County Schools is a small-to-mid-sized school district in North Carolina, serving 5,323 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $14,113. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $74,562, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3704650 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the North Carolina statewide average of $76,187, teacher pay in Vance County Schools runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 2.1% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (13.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in North Carolina, it pays more than 56% of them.

On the budget side, Vance County Schools reports $75.1M in total expenditure against $78.6M 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 $10.5M, special-education teacher pay is $1.5M.

How does Vance County Schools compare?

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

Vance County Schools $74,562
Wake County Schools $82,309
North Carolina avg $76,187
National avg $85,759

Vance County Schools pays -9.4% less than Wake County Schools · per-pupil $14,113 vs $14,074

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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Salary-nearest districts to Vance County Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$78.6M
Total Revenue
$75.1M
Total Expenditure
$24.7M
Instruction Salaries
33% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$10.5M
Regular Program
$1.5M
Special Education
$0.9M
Vocational
$4.0M
Other Programs

Other North Carolina Districts

Lenoir County Public Schools
$72,505
8,303 students
Stanly County Schools
$66,393
8,315 students
Thomasville City Schools
$79,076
2,232 students
Caswell County Schools
$84,095
2,229 students
Halifax County Schools
$83,042
2,161 students
Kannapolis City Schools
$72,328
5,379 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Vance County Schools?

The average teacher salary in Vance County Schools is $74,562 (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 Vance County Schools teacher pay compare to the North Carolina average?

Vance County Schools pays 2.1% less than the North Carolina state average of $76,187. The district's average is $74,562.

How does Vance County Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Vance County Schools pays 13.1% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $74,562.

What is the per-pupil spending in Vance County Schools?

NCES FY2022 data puts Vance County Schools's per-student spending at approximately $14,113 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Vance County Schools?

Vance County Schools has 5,323 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 33% of Vance County Schools's total expenditure of $75.1M (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. Vance County Schools'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.