Lamar County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Lamar County School District manages 16 schools with more than 600 teachers and support staff. The tables below detail teacher and administration salaries at Lamar County School District. The data is obtained 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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Lamar County School District Teacher Salary Details
This table lists the average salary for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Hattiesburg and surrounding areas. 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 details the average salary for special education teachers that work for Lamar County 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
Learn more about salary ranges and 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 Lamar County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Mississippi | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $13,453 | $11,637 |
| Administrators | $8,859 | $11,158 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Lamar County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Lamar 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 Lamar County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 588 | 618 | 613 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 35 | 39 | 34 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 217 | 220 | 228 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 247 | 261 | 255 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 83 | 93 | 91 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 10 | 11 | 13 |
| Teaching Assistants | 149 | 164 | 156 |
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 Lamar County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 450 | 450 | 475 |
| District Support Staff | 38 | 37 | 33 |
| School Administrators | 26 | 27 | 29 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 62 | 62 | 69 |
| Student Support Staff | 53 | 58 | 67 |
| Other Support Staff | 257 | 257 | 268 |
| Librarians | 13 | 13 | 14 |
| Guidance Counselors | 19 | 21 | 22 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 10 | 12 | 12 |
Lamar County School District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Lamar County School District oversees 16 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- Lumberton Public School District (2 Schools)
- Hattiesburg Public School District (9 Schools)
- Forrest County School District (6 Schools)
- Petal School District (5 Schools)
- Poplarville Separate School District (5 Schools)
Lamar County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Hattiesburg
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longleaf 5279 West 4th St Hattiesburg MS 39402 (601) 296-2370 |
KG-5 | 41 | 723 |
| Oak Grove High School 5198 Old Hwy11 Hattiesburg MS 39402 (601) 264-0690 |
9-12 | 102 | 1,620 |
| Oak Grove Lower Elementary School 1762 Old Hwy 24 Hattiesburg MS 39402 (601) 268-3862 |
2-3 | 43 | 662 |
| Oak Grove Lower Elementary School 70 Leaf Ln Hattiesburg MS 39402 (601) 264-9764 |
KG-1 | 38 | 808 |
| Oak Grove Middle School 2543 Old Hwy24 Hattiesburg MS 39402 (601) 264-4634 |
6-8 | 77 | 1,335 |
| Oak Grove Upper Elementary School 1760 Old Hwy 24 Hattiesburg MS 39402 (601) 264-6724 |
4-5 | 40 | 617 |
Teaching in Lumberton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxterville School 5531 Hwy 11 Lumberton MS 39455 (601) 796-4483 |
PK-8 | 24 | 292 |
Teaching in Purvis
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purvis Elementary School 5976 U.s. Hwy 11 Purvis MS 39475 (601) 794-3302 |
KG-2 | 26 | 430 |
| Purvis High School 220 School St Purvis MS 39475 (601) 794-6221 |
9-12 | 39 | 552 |
| Purvis Middle School 213 School St Purvis MS 39475 (601) 794-1068 |
6-8 | 28 | 372 |
| Purvis Upper Elementary School 310 Mitchell Purvis MS 39475 (601) 794-2959 |
3-5 | 24 | 371 |
Teaching in Sumrall
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumrall Elementary School Hwy. 42 Sumrall MS 39482 (601) 758-4289 |
KG-5 | 52 | 891 |
| Sumrall Middle & High School 198 Center Ave Sumrall MS 39482 (601) 758-4730 |
9-12 | 33 | 483 |
| Sumrall Middle School Hwy 42 Sumrall MS 39482 (601) 758-4416 |
6-8 | 25 | 413 |