LCS -- Lee County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 500 educators and 7,000 students that are enrolled at the 14 schools operated by Lee County School District. The tables below detail teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Mississippi, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained through several 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 displays 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 displays 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
Learn more about salary ranges and 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 Lee County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Mississippi | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $12,039 | $11,633 |
| Administrators | $12,075 | $11,158 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Lee County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Lee 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 Lee County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 468 | 477 | 490 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 29 | 28 | 30 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 192 | 194 | 195 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 190 | 194 | 205 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 56 | 59 | 58 |
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 | 22 | 24 | 22 |
| Teaching Assistants | 140 | 139 | 140 |
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 Lee County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 278 | 278 | 263 |
| District Administrators | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| District Support Staff | 19 | 18 | 18 |
| School Administrators | 26 | 26 | 31 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 31 | 33 | 33 |
| Student Support Staff | 32 | 34 | 33 |
| Other Support Staff | 156 | 158 | 137 |
| Librarians | 14 | 15 | 14 |
| Guidance Counselors | 20 | 21 | 21 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 12 | 12 | 13 |
Lee County School District Schools
We have listed the 14 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Lee 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:
- Tupelo Public School District (15 Schools)
- Nettleton School District (4 Schools)
- Itawamba County School District (8 Schools)
- Okolona Separate School District (3 Schools)
- Pontotoc City Schools District (5 Schools)
Lee County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Guntown
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guntown School 1539 Main St Guntown MS 38849 (662) 348-8801 |
6-8 | 46 | 812 |
Teaching in Mooreville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mooreville Elementary School 967 C.r. 1409 Mooreville MS 38857 (662) 844-7105 |
KG-5 | 47 | 789 |
| Mooreville High School Cr 1409/1429 Mooreville MS 38857 (662) 842-6859 |
9-12 | 33 | 453 |
| Mooreville Middle School Cr 1409/1429 Mooreville MS 38857 (662) 680-4894 |
6-8 | 24 | 388 |
Teaching in Plantersville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plantersville School 2657 Main St Plantersville MS 38862 (662) 842-4690 |
5-8 | 27 | 300 |
Teaching in Saltillo
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltillo Elementary School 424 South 3rd St Saltillo MS 38866 (662) 869-2211 |
3-5 | 49 | 789 |
| Saltillo High School 146 Tiger Dr Saltillo MS 38866 (662) 869-5466 |
9-12 | 54 | 966 |
| Saltillo Primary School 1806 Hwy 45 North Saltillo MS 38866 (662) 869-3724 |
PK-2 | 48 | 815 |
Teaching in Shannon
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shannon Elementary School 695 Romie Hill Ave Shannon MS 38868 (662) 767-9514 |
3-5 | 23 | 285 |
| Shannon High School 218 Cherry St Shannon MS 38868 (662) 767-9566 |
9-12 | 57 | 543 |
| Shannon Middle School 232 Cherry St Shannon MS 38868 (662) 767-3986 |
6-8 | 25 | 298 |
| Shannon Primary School 6408 Noah Curtis St Shannon MS 38868 (662) 767-0135 |
PK-2 | 18 | 331 |
Teaching in Verona
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verona School 212 College Ave Verona MS 38879 (662) 566-7266 |
KG-4 | 32 | 467 |