Petal School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Petal School District has over four thousand students and 300 teachers and instructors. The tables below profile school administration and teacher salaries at Petal School District. The data has been 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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Petal School District Teacher Salary Details
The table below lists average salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Hattiesburg region. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $25,230 | $18,120-$37,070 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $44,940 | $37,750 - $58,010 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $43,800 | $37,280 - $57,630 |
| Middle School Teacher | $46,980 | $38,180 - $57,350 |
| High School Teacher | $48,260 | $38,270 - $60,000 |
| PE Teacher | $59,600 | $19,800 - $106,550 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Hattiesburg, 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 displays average salary ranges for special education teachers who work for Petal School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $43,780 | $37,640 - $56,230 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Hattiesburg, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators and support staff for the Hattiesburg area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $36,970 | $22,850-$54,890 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $78,590 | $61,280 - $98,940 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $52,080 | $31,510 - $64,660 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Hattiesburg, 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 Petal School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Mississippi | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $12,014 | $11,638 |
| Administrators | $11,500 | $11,158 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Petal School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Petal 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 Petal School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 267 | 284 | 280 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 117 | 121 | 114 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 103 | 114 | 114 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 32 | 34 | 36 |
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 | 45 | 43 | 42 |
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 Petal School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 175 | 175 | 172 |
| District Administrators | 8 | 7 | 9 |
| District Support Staff | 19 | 17 | 17 |
| School Administrators | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 18 | 17 | 18 |
| Student Support Staff | 27 | 28 | 25 |
| Other Support Staff | 104 | 92 | 89 |
Petal School District Schools
We have listed the 5 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Petal 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:
- Forrest County School District (6 Schools)
- Hattiesburg Public School District (9 Schools)
- Perry County School District (6 Schools)
- Lamar County School District (16 Schools)
- Richton School District (2 Schools)
Petal School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petal Elementary School 60 Herrington Rd Petal MS 39465 (601) 554-7244 |
KG-2 | 50 | 985 |
| Petal Elementary School 1179 Hwy 42 East Petal MS 39465 (601) 582-7454 |
3-4 | 35 | 583 |
| Petal High School 1145 Hwy 42 East Petal MS 39465 (601) 583-3538 |
9-12 | 90 | 1,204 |
| Petal Middle School 203 Hwy 42 East Petal MS 39465 (601) 584-6301 |
7-8 | 59 | 654 |
| W L Smith School 400 Hillcrest Loop Petal MS 39465 (601) 584-7660 |
5-6 | 44 | 609 |