Average Teacher Salary in Lamar County School District
The average teacher salary in Lamar County School District is $33,538.
| Grade Level | Average | 10th percentile | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-school | $21,200 | $14,880 | $16,550 | $18,780 | $25,140 | $30,310 |
| Kindergarten | $34,910 | $17,260 | $33,780 | $36,900 | $40,000 | $44,690 |
| Elementary | $37,260 | $17,780 | $33,940 | $38,020 | $43,130 | $50,650 |
| Middle school | $34,420 | $16,190 | $31,090 | $36,050 | $41,650 | $48,020 |
| High school | $39,900 | $17,340 | $34,670 | $40,220 | $48,160 | $56,390 |
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General Facts
- Staff: 1,202
- Full time teachers: 564
- Pupil to teacher ratio: 13 to 1
- Teacher assistants (instructional aides): 143
- Instructional Coordinators: 11
- Elementary Teachers: 204
- Kindergarten Teachers: 32
- Pre-K Teachers: 6
- High School Teachers: 237
- Pre-K to 12 Students: 8,215
Financial Statistics for Lamar County School District
Revenue
- Revenue from local sources: $27,768,000
- Revenue from state sources: $33,982,000
- Revenue from federal sources: $6,237,000
- Total revenue: $67,987,000
Expenses
- Expenditures on instruction: $33,688,000
- Expenditures on teacher salary: $36,180,000
- Expenditures on teacher benefits: $11,090,000
- Expenditures per student: $184,000
- Total expenditures: $86,485,000
Breakdown of Teacher Salary Expenses
- Teacher salary expenses on regular education: $16,129,000
- Teacher salary expenses on special education: $4,499,000
- Teacher salary expenses on vocational education: $738,000
Information on Schools within Lamar County School District
Elementary Schools within the Lamar County School District
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Baxterville School
5531 Hwy 11
Lumberton, MS 39455 601-796-4483
|
|
14 to 1 | 17 | Kindergarten | 8th Grade |
|
Oak Grove Lower Elementary
1762 Old Hwy 24
Hattiesburg, MS 39402 601-268-3862
|
|
16 to 1 | 51 | 2nd Grade | 3rd Grade |
|
Oak Grove Primary
70 Leaf Ln
Hattiesburg, MS 39402 601-264-9764
|
|
18 to 1 | 46 | Prekindergarten | 1st Grade |
|
Oak Grove Upper Elementary
2543 Old Hwy 24
Hattiesburg, MS 39402 601-264-6724
|
|
16 to 1 | 52 | 4th Grade | 5th Grade |
|
Purvis Lower Elementary
310 Mitchell Ave
Purvis, MS 39475 601-794-2959
|
|
15 to 1 | 23 | Prekindergarten | 2nd Grade |
|
Purvis Upper Elementary
310 Mitchell Ave
Purvis, MS 39475 601-794-2959
|
|
14 to 1 | 25 | 3rd Grade | 5th Grade |
|
Sumrall Elementary School
Hwy 42
Sumrall, MS 39482 601-758-4289
|
|
14 to 1 | 50 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
Middle Schools within the Lamar County School District
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Baxterville School
5531 Hwy 11
Lumberton, MS 39455 601-796-4483
|
|
14 to 1 | 17 | Kindergarten | 8th Grade |
|
Oak Grove Middle School
2543 Old Hwy24
Hattiesburg, MS 39402 601-264-4634
|
|
16 to 1 | 68 | 6th Grade | 8th Grade |
|
Purvis Middle School
220 School St
Purvis, MS 39475 601-794-1068
|
|
14 to 1 | 24 | 6th Grade | 8th Grade |
|
Sumrall High School
198 Center Ave
Sumrall, MS 39482 601-758-4730
|
|
12 to 1 | 38 | 6th Grade | 12th Grade |
|
Sumrall Middle School
Hwy 42
Sumrall, MS 39482 601-758-4730
|
|
17 to 1 | 20 | 6th Grade | 8th Grade |
High Schools within the Lamar County School District
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Oak Grove High School
5198 Old Hwy11
Hattiesburg, MS 39402 601-264-7232
|
|
15 to 1 | 92 | 9th Grade | 12th Grade |
|
Purvis High School
220 School St
Purvis, MS 39475 601-794-6221
|
|
14 to 1 | 40 | 9th Grade | 12th Grade |
|
Sumrall High School
198 Center Ave
Sumrall, MS 39482 601-758-4730
|
|
12 to 1 | 38 | 6th Grade | 12th Grade |
General District Statistics
- Per capita income: $19,504
- Median family income: $46,552
- Median male income: $28,411
- Median female income: $15,347
- Median income of a renter: $24,191
- Median income of a home owner: $43,622
- Number of Households making:
10 - 25k 25 - 40k 40 - 60k 60 - 100k 100k+ 2,110 1,820 2,130 2,160 1,085
