Lowndes County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 400 educators and 5,000 students that are enrolled at the 9 schools operated by Lowndes County School District. The tables below display faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of Mississippi, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained through several 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 table below displays average salary and 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 details average salary and 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 average salary details on school administrators, 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 Lowndes County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Mississippi | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $11,213 | $11,635 |
| Administrators | $11,159 | $11,158 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Lowndes County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Lowndes County 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 Lowndes County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 348 | 363 | 366 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 17 | 17 | 18 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 162 | 163 | 165 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 123 | 132 | 139 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 46 | 48 | 40 |
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 | 70 | 71 | 76 |
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 Lowndes County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 251 | 251 | 254 |
| District Administrators | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| District Support Staff | 20 | 19 | 21 |
| School Administrators | 20 | 20 | 21 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 23 | 24 | 28 |
| Student Support Staff | 27 | 32 | 32 |
| Other Support Staff | 146 | 146 | 144 |
| Librarians | 11 | 12 | 11 |
| Guidance Counselors | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Lowndes County School District Schools
We have listed the 9 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Lowndes County School District in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Columbus Municipal School District (9 Schools)
- West Point School District (8 Schools)
- Oktibbeha County School District (4 Schools)
- Starkville School District (7 Schools)
- Aberdeen School District (5 Schools)
Lowndes County School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Caledonia
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonia Elementary School 99 Confederate Dr Caledonia MS 39740 (662) 356-2050 |
PK-5 | 63 | 1,048 |
| Caledonia High School 111 Confederate Dr Caledonia MS 39740 (662) 356-2001 |
9-12 | 35 | 579 |
| Caledonia Middle School 105 Confederate Dr Caledonia MS 39740 (662) 356-2042 |
6-8 | 39 | 488 |
Teaching in Columbus
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hope Elementary School 199 Enlow Rd Columbus MS 39702 (662) 244-4760 |
PK-5 | 70 | 1,097 |
| New Hope High School 3419 New Hope Rd Columbus MS 39702 (662) 244-4701 |
9-12 | 48 | 788 |
| New Hope Middle School 462 Center Rd Columbus MS 39702 (662) 244-4740 |
6-8 | 52 | 575 |
| West Lowndes Elementary School 1000 Gilmer Wilburn Rd Columbus MS 39701 (662) 244-5050 |
PK-5 | 21 | 265 |
| West Lowndes High School 644 South Frontage Rd Columbus MS 39701 (662) 328-1369 |
9-12 | 23 | 168 |
| West Lowndes Middle School 1380 Motley Rd Columbus MS 39701 (662) 244-5060 |
6-8 | 14 | 88 |