Simpson County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Based on recent publications, over 300 teachers and instructors are employed at Simpson County School District. The Simpson County School District administration and teacher salary details presented in the following tables are gathered from several sources as listed under each salary table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Simpson County School District Teacher Salary Details
The table below displays average salary and ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Jackson 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 | $28,410 | $21,130-$39,720 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $44,180 | $31,090 - $59,650 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $45,570 | $37,180 - $58,890 |
| Middle School Teacher | $47,840 | $38,720 - $59,650 |
| High School Teacher | $49,550 | $38,210 - $61,850 |
| PE Teacher | $53,280 | $21,350 - $81,780 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Jackson, 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 and ranges for special education teachers who work for Simpson County School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $28,410 | $21,130-$39,720 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $47,060 | $39,100 - $59,600 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Jackson, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the Jackson area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $44,610 | $26,670-$62,030 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $80,240 | $62,360 - $104,190 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $48,640 | $36,690 - $63,920 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Jackson, 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 Simpson County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Mississippi | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $12,322 | $11,636 |
| Administrators | $17,123 | $11,158 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Simpson County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Simpson 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 Simpson County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 273 | 271 | 272 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 127 | 123 | 123 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 95 | 101 | 98 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 35 | 30 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 62 | 61 | 55 |
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 Simpson County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 207 | 207 | 204 |
| District Administrators | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| District Support Staff | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| School Administrators | 19 | 19 | 17 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Student Support Staff | 20 | 19 | 18 |
| Other Support Staff | 106 | 130 | 129 |
Simpson County School District Schools
We have listed the 9 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Simpson County 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:
- Smith County School District (6 Schools)
- Rankin County School District (27 Schools)
- Jefferson Davis County School District (5 Schools)
- Pearl Public School District (5 Schools)
- Jackson Public School District (63 Schools)
Simpson County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Magee
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magee Elementary School 410 8th St Ne Magee MS 39111 (601) 849-3601 |
KG-4 | 52 | 886 |
| Magee High School 501 East Choctaw St Magee MS 39111 (601) 849-2263 |
9-12 | 31 | 486 |
| Magee Middle School 413 Choctaw East Ste100 Magee MS 39111 (601) 849-3334 |
5-8 | 29 | 572 |
Teaching in Mendenhall
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendenhall Elementary School 101 Circle Dr Mendenhall MS 39114 (601) 847-2621 |
KG-4 | 37 | 636 |
| Mendenhall High School 207 Circle Dr Mendenhall MS 39114 (601) 847-2411 |
9-12 | 36 | 566 |
| Mendenhall Junior High School 733 Dixie Ave Mendenhall MS 39114 (601) 847-2296 |
5-8 | 33 | 455 |
Teaching in Pinola
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simpson Central School 755 Simpson Hwy 28 West Pinola MS 39149 (601) 847-2630 |
KG-8 | 40 | 531 |