School district · Tennessee · LEAID 4704500

White County

Estimated average teacher salary of $62,158, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for White County — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$62,158
Est. avg teacher salary
$10,904
Per-pupil spending
3,837
Students enrolled
28th
Pct. in TN

Avg Teacher Salary

$62,158

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,904

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,837 students

Salary vs State Average 93.3%

6.7% below Tennessee average

What the Numbers Say About White County

White County is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Tennessee, serving 3,837 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $10,904. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $62,158, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4704500 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Tennessee statewide average of $66,654, teacher pay in White County runs materially below the state benchmark — a 6.7% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (24.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in Tennessee, it pays more than 28% 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, White County reports $41.8M in total expenditure against $46.1M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 38% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $12.1M, special-education teacher pay is $1.5M. 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 White County compare?

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

White County $62,158
Shelby County $71,074
Tennessee avg $66,654
National avg $82,292

White County pays -12.5% less than Shelby County · per-pupil $10,904 vs $15,292

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$46.1M
Total Revenue
$41.8M
Total Expenditure
$15.9M
Instruction Salaries
38% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$12.1M
Regular Program
$1.5M
Special Education
$0.6M
Vocational

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 White County?

The estimated average teacher salary in White County is $62,158 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.

How does White County teacher pay compare to the Tennessee average?

White County pays 6.7% less than the Tennessee state average of $66,654. The district's estimated average is $62,158.

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

White County pays 24.5% below the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $62,158.

What is the per-pupil spending in White County?

White County spends approximately $10,904 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in White County?

White County has 3,837 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 38% of White County's total expenditure of $41.8M (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.

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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