Pontotoc County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Over 200 teachers are employed at Pontotoc County School District. The tables below display school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Mississippi, due to more localized data not being available. 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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Mississippi Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table lists salary ranges for teachers, which 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 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 average salary details on school administrators and support staff 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 Pontotoc County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Mississippi | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $12,096 | $11,638 |
| Administrators | $10,797 | $11,158 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Pontotoc County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Pontotoc 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 Pontotoc County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 228 | 232 | 242 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 87 | 86 | 91 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 87 | 92 | 99 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 37 | 39 | 37 |
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 | 61 | 61 | 61 |
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 Pontotoc County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 145 | 145 | 146 |
| School Administrators | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| Student Support Staff | 17 | 16 | 15 |
| Other Support Staff | 92 | 91 | 92 |
Pontotoc County School District Schools
We have listed the 7 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Pontotoc 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:
- Pontotoc City Schools District (5 Schools)
- Tupelo Public School District (15 Schools)
- New Albany Public Schools District (5 Schools)
- Union County Education Services Commission School District (4 Schools)
- Lee County School District (14 Schools)
Pontotoc County School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Ecru
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Pontotoc Elementary School 8324 Hwy 15 North Ecru MS 38841 (662) 489-5613 |
PK-4 | 50 | 833 |
| North Pontotoc High School 8324 Hwy 15 North Ecru MS 38841 (662) 489-5612 |
7-12 | 52 | 742 |
| North Pontotoc Upper Elementary 1620 Old Hwy 15 Ecru MS 38841 (662) 489-2295 |
5-6 | 17 | 275 |
Teaching in Pontotoc
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Pontotoc Elementary School 1523 South Pontotoc Rd Pontotoc MS 38863 (662) 489-5941 |
PK-5 | 48 | 870 |
| South Pontotoc High School 1523 South Pontotoc Rd Pontotoc MS 38863 (662) 489-5925 |
9-12 | 33 | 443 |
| South Pontotoc Middle School 1523 South Pontotoc Rd Pontotoc MS 38863 (662) 489-3476 |
6-8 | 31 | 396 |