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Weakley County

Weakley County's estimated average teacher salary is $59,863; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$59,863
Est. avg teacher salary
$12,742
Per-pupil spending
3,981
Students enrolled
17th
Pct. in TN
$59,863

Weakley County (Tennessee) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $59,863, materially below the Tennessee average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 3,981 students.

  • 17th percentile for Tennessee
  • 17th percentile nationally
  • 34% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +16.9% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$59,863

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,742

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,981 students

Salary vs State Average 87.4%

12.6% below Tennessee average

Nationally, Weakley County's estimated average out-pays 17% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the bottom quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Weakley County's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$59,863 Top 83% higher than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). Above this entry. $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. Weakley 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 Weakley County

Weakley County is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Tennessee, serving 3,981 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $12,742. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $59,863, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4704470 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Tennessee statewide average of $68,524, teacher pay in Weakley County runs materially below the state benchmark, a 12.6% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (30.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in Tennessee, it pays more than 17% of them.

Weakley County reports $50.7M in total expenditure on the budget side against $49.8M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 34% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $13.0M, special-education teacher pay is $1.2M.

How does Weakley County compare?

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

Weakley County $59,863
Shelby County $74,739
Tennessee avg $68,524
National avg $85,759

Weakley County pays -19.9% less than Shelby County · per-pupil $12,742 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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Revenue & Expenditure

$49.8M
Total Revenue
$50.7M
Total Expenditure
$17.2M
Instruction Salaries
34% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$13.0M
Regular Program
$1.2M
Special Education
$0.8M
Vocational

Other Tennessee Districts

Obion County
$59,296
3,120 students
Grainger County
$71,508
3,112 students
Overton County
$48,360
3,090 students
Henry County
$62,183
3,053 students
Arlington
$74,128
4,962 students
Smith County
$60,176
2,991 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Weakley County?

The average teacher salary in Weakley County is $59,863 (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 Weakley County teacher pay compare to the Tennessee average?

Weakley County pays 12.6% less than the Tennessee state average of $68,524. The district's average is $59,863.

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

Weakley County pays 30.2% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $59,863.

What is the per-pupil spending in Weakley County?

NCES FY2022 data puts Weakley County's per-student spending at approximately $12,742 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Weakley County?

Weakley County has 3,981 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 34% of Weakley County's total expenditure of $50.7M (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. Weakley 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.