Laurel School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Based on recent publications, over 200 teachers are employed at Laurel School District. The tables below profile faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of Mississippi, due to more localized data not being available. The data is taken from a number of 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, this table displays salary ranges for teachers, which is provided 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 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
Learn more about 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 Laurel School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Mississippi | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $12,279 | $11,638 |
| Administrators | $8,726 | $11,158 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Laurel School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Laurel 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 Laurel School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 219 | 215 | 212 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 16 | 10 | 9 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 101 | 81 | 83 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 66 | 77 | 77 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 31 | 41 | 39 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 73 | 82 | 80 |
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 Laurel School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 189 | 189 | 180 |
| District Support Staff | 15 | 17 | 15 |
| School Administrators | 14 | 17 | 18 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 19 | 22 | 24 |
| Student Support Staff | 21 | 19 | 17 |
| Other Support Staff | 100 | 106 | 98 |
| Guidance Counselors | 9 | 10 | 11 |
Laurel School District Schools
We have listed the 8 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Laurel 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:
- Jones County School District (Mississippi) (12 Schools)
- East Jasper Consolidated School District (3 Schools)
- West Jasper Consolidated Schools District (5 Schools)
- Covington County Schools District (10 Schools)
- Petal School District (5 Schools)
Laurel School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel High School 1100 West 12th St Laurel MS 39440 (601) 649-4145 |
9-12 | 56 | 767 |
| Laurel Middle School 1600 Grandview Dr Laurel MS 39440 (601) 428-5312 |
6-8 | 44 | 665 |
| Maddox Elementary School 600 South 16th Ave Laurel MS 39440 (601) 428-1880 |
KG-5 | 19 | 256 |
| Mason Elementary School 2726 Old Bay Springs Rd Laurel MS 39440 (601) 428-0393 |
KG-5 | 31 | 475 |
| Nora Davis Magnet School 1305 Martin Luther King Dr Laurel MS 39440 (601) 428-7782 |
PK-5 | 23 | 391 |
| Oak Park Elementary School 1205 Oak Park Ave Laurel MS 39440 (601) 428-5046 |
PK-5 | 25 | 528 |