Columbus Municipal School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 300 teachers and 4,000 students enrolled at the 9 schools managed by Columbus Municipal School District. The tables below detail administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Mississippi, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken from multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Mississippi Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table displays average salary ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Mississippi. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $27,520 | $18,260-$39,720 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $45,910 | $37,270 - $59,460 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $45,650 | $37,230 - $58,450 |
| Middle School Teacher | $48,170 | $38,600 - $60,580 |
| High School Teacher | $49,770 | $38,420 - $62,020 |
| PE Teacher | $67,710 | $21,200 - $97,560 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Mississippi, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below lists average salary ranges for special education teachers in Mississippi.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $27,520 | $18,260-$39,720 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $47,300 | $38,140 - $60,630 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Mississippi, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the state of Mississippi below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $44,020 | $27,620-$62,400 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $79,840 | $61,380 - $100,430 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $50,850 | $35,000 - $67,120 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Mississippi, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by Columbus Municipal School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Mississippi | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $12,232 | $11,637 |
| Administrators | $12,222 | $11,158 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Columbus Municipal School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Columbus Municipal School District. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by Columbus Municipal School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 305 | 283 | 298 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 19 | 17 | 17 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 124 | 116 | 123 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 119 | 106 | 117 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 35 | 34 | 33 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 8 | 11 | 9 |
| Teaching Assistants | 73 | 67 | 63 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for Columbus Municipal School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 161 | 161 | 168 |
| District Support Staff | 18 | 14 | 16 |
| School Administrators | 17 | 14 | 17 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 25 | 22 | 21 |
| Student Support Staff | 28 | 21 | 24 |
| Other Support Staff | 83 | 84 | 83 |
| Guidance Counselors | 13 | 8 | 10 |
Columbus Municipal School District Schools
We have listed the 9 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Columbus Municipal School District in the list below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Lowndes County School District (9 Schools)
- West Point School District (8 Schools)
- Aberdeen School District (5 Schools)
- Oktibbeha County School District (4 Schools)
- Starkville School District (7 Schools)
Columbus Municipal School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus High School 215 Hemlock St Columbus MS 39702 (662) 241-7200 |
9-12 | 75 | 1,149 |
| Columbus Middle School 175 Hwy 373 Columbus MS 39705 (662) 241-7300 |
6-8 | 72 | 955 |
| Fairview Elementary School 225 Airline Rd Columbus MS 39702 (662) 241-7140 |
PK-5 | 17 | 287 |
| Franklin Academy 501 North Third Ave Columbus MS 39701 (662) 241-7150 |
PK-5 | 25 | 430 |
| Joe Cook Elementary School 2217 North Seventh St Columbus MS 39705 (662) 241-7180 |
PK-5 | 42 | 750 |
| Sale Elementary School 520 Warpath Rd Columbus MS 39702 (662) 241-7260 |
PK-5 | 22 | 413 |
| Stokes Beard Elementary School 311 Martin Luther King Dr Columbus MS 39701 (662) 241-7270 |
PK-5 | 30 | 532 |