Covington County Schools District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Covington County Schools District has over 3,000 students and 200 teachers. The tables below display teacher salaries for the entire state of Mississippi, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained through multiple 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 details the average salary 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 the average salary 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 Covington County Schools District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Mississippi | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $11,061 | $11,638 |
| Administrators | $14,865 | $11,158 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Covington County Schools District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Covington County Schools 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 Covington County Schools District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 207 | 206 | 204 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 13 | 13 | 11 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 79 | 78 | 79 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 93 | 95 | 94 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 20 | 19 | 19 |
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 | 78 | 65 | 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 Covington County Schools District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 153 | 153 | 148 |
| District Support Staff | 12 | 10 | 11 |
| School Administrators | 15 | 13 | 13 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 15 | 15 | 13 |
| Student Support Staff | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| Other Support Staff | 92 | 92 | 87 |
| Guidance Counselors | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Covington County Schools District Schools
We have listed the 10 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Covington County Schools 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:
- Jefferson Davis County School District (5 Schools)
- Jones County School District (Mississippi) (12 Schools)
- Laurel School District (8 Schools)
- Hattiesburg Public School District (9 Schools)
- Forrest County School District (6 Schools)
Covington County Schools District Map & Boundaries
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Teaching in Collins
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collins Elementary School 401 Dogwood St Collins MS 39428 (601) 765-4383 |
KG-4 | 23 | 415 |
| Collins High School 1208 South Dogwood Collins MS 39428 (601) 765-3203 |
9-12 | 23 | 285 |
| Collins Middle School 104 Carver Dr Collins MS 39428 (601) 765-4908 |
5-8 | 18 | 301 |
| Hopewell Elementary School 824 Hopewell Rd Collins MS 39428 (601) 765-8568 |
KG-6 | 19 | 313 |
Teaching in Mount Olive
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Olive Attendance Center School 301 South 4th St Mount Olive MS 39119 (601) 797-3939 |
KG-12 | 36 | 407 |
Teaching in Seminary
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminary Attendance Center School 200 Main St Seminary MS 39479 (601) 722-3220 |
KG-12 | 21 | 388 |
| Seminary Elementary School 200 Main St Seminary MS 39479 (601) 722-3355 |
KG-4 | 26 | 452 |
| Seminary Middle School 200 Main St Seminary MS 39479 (601) 722-3220 |
5-8 | 27 | 396 |