Average Teacher Salary in Jefferson County School District
The average teacher salary in Jefferson County School District is $36,772.
| Grade Level | Average | 10th percentile | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-school | $19,100 | $14,120 | $14,720 | $15,720 | $20,320 | $31,020 |
| Kindergarten | $41,030 | $20,800 | $35,490 | $42,410 | $48,630 | $55,540 |
| Elementary | $41,440 | $23,200 | $34,900 | $40,720 | $49,670 | $58,710 |
| Middle school | $40,350 | $31,170 | $34,650 | $39,050 | $46,190 | $53,240 |
| High school | $41,940 | $28,690 | $35,180 | $41,160 | $49,340 | $57,670 |
How to Become a Teacher in Jefferson County School District
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General Facts
- Staff: 257
- Full time teachers: 105
- Pupil to teacher ratio: 10 to 1
- Teacher assistants (instructional aides): 41
- Instructional Coordinators: 3
- Elementary Teachers: 43
- Kindergarten Teachers: 6
- Pre-K Teachers: 0
- High School Teachers: 50
- Pre-K to 12 Students: 1,474
Financial Statistics for Jefferson County School District
Revenue
- Revenue from local sources: $2,209,000
- Revenue from state sources: $7,645,000
- Revenue from federal sources: $2,812,000
- Total revenue: $12,666,000
Expenses
- Expenditures on instruction: $6,645,000
- Expenditures on teacher salary: $7,099,000
- Expenditures on teacher benefits: $2,376,000
- Expenditures per student: $110,000
- Total expenditures: $12,483,000
Breakdown of Teacher Salary Expenses
- Teacher salary expenses on regular education: $3,276,000
- Teacher salary expenses on special education: $609,000
- Teacher salary expenses on vocational education: $0
Information on Schools within Jefferson County School District
Elementary Schools within the Jefferson County School District
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jefferson County Elementary School
430 Hwy 33
Fayette, MS 39069 601-786-6003
|
|
20 to 1 | 28 | Prekindergarten | 4th Grade |
|
Jefferson County Upper Elementary
468 Hwy 33
Fayette, MS 39069 601-786-3900
|
|
11 to 1 | 18 | 5th Grade | 6th Grade |
Middle Schools within the Jefferson County School District
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jefferson County Jr High
468 Hwy 33
Fayette, MS 39069 601-786-3900
|
|
14 to 1 | 18 | 7th Grade | 8th Grade |
High Schools within the Jefferson County School District
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jefferson County High
2277 Main St
Fayette, MS 39069 601-786-3919
|
|
15 to 1 | 32 | 9th Grade | 12th Grade |
General District Statistics
- Per capita income: $9,709
- Median family income: $23,188
- Median male income: $19,403
- Median female income: $13,480
- Median income of a renter: $9,955
- Median income of a home owner: $21,174
- Number of Households making:
10 - 25k 25 - 40k 40 - 60k 60 - 100k 100k+ 1,200 505 350 220 49
