Lauderdale County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
According to published data more than 400 teachers and instructors are employed at Lauderdale County School District. The tables below provide administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Mississippi, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been gathered through 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, this table displays the average salary for teachers as provided 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 details 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
See salary ranges and 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 Lauderdale County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Mississippi | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $12,904 | $11,637 |
| Administrators | $14,724 | $11,158 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Lauderdale County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 428 | 433 | 442 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 26 | 25 | 22 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 161 | 164 | 163 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 170 | 175 | 185 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 70 | 65 | 69 |
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 | 90 | 93 | 98 |
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 Lauderdale County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 293 | 293 | 291 |
| District Support Staff | 24 | 24 | 26 |
| School Administrators | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 22 | 22 | 20 |
| Student Support Staff | 34 | 37 | 33 |
| Other Support Staff | 189 | 180 | 181 |
| Librarians | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| Guidance Counselors | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Lauderdale County School District Schools
We have listed the 12 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Lauderdale 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:
- Meridian Public School District (12 Schools)
- Enterprise School District (3 Schools)
- Quitman School District (6 Schools)
- Newton County School District (4 Schools)
- Newton Municipal School District (4 Schools)
Lauderdale County School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Collinsville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Lauderdale Attendance Center School 9916a West Lauderdale Rd Collinsville MS 39325 (601) 737-8689 |
5-8 | 40 | 695 |
| West Lauderdale High School 9916 West Lauderdale Rd Collinsville MS 39325 (601) 737-2277 |
9-12 | 36 | 602 |
Teaching in Meridian
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkdale Attendance Center School 7000 Hwy 145 Meridian MS 39301 (601) 693-4463 |
5-8 | 21 | 342 |
| Clarkdale Elementary School 7000 Hwy 145 Meridian MS 39031 (601) 693-4463 |
PK-4 | 28 | 463 |
| Clarkdale High School 7000 Hwy 145 Meridian MS 39301 (601) 693-4463 |
9-12 | 22 | 254 |
| Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School 6750 Newell Rd Meridian MS 39305 (601) 485-4882 |
PK-4 | 58 | 905 |
| Northeast Lauderdale High School 702 Briarwood Rd Meridian MS 39305 (601) 679-8523 |
9-12 | 49 | 577 |
| Northeast Middle School 7763 Hwy 39 North Meridian MS 39305 (601) 483-3532 |
5-8 | 48 | 739 |
| Southeast Attendance Center School 2362 Longcreek Raod Meridian MS 39301 (601) 483-5501 |
9-12 | 28 | 438 |
| Southeast Elementary School 2362 a Long Creek Rd Meridian MS 39301 (601) 486-2500 |
KG-4 | 36 | 531 |
| Southeast Middle School 2535 Old Hwy 19 S.e. Meridian MS 39301 (601) 485-5751 |
5-8 | 29 | 434 |
| West Lauderdale Elementary School 10350 Hwy 495 Meridian MS 39305 (601) 737-2279 |
PK-4 | 48 | 807 |