RCSD -- Rankin County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 1000 teachers and instructors and 20,000 students that are enrolled at the 27 schools managed by RCSD. The tables below provide faculty and teacher salaries at RCSD. 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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RCSD Teacher Salary Details
The following table displays the average salary for teachers, which is sourced 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 the average salary for special education teachers are employed by RCSD 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
See average salary details on school administrators, 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 RCSD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Mississippi | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $12,170 | $11,633 |
| Administrators | $12,229 | $11,158 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Rankin County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by RCSD. 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 RCSD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,312 | 1,330 | 1,354 |
| Preschool Teachers | 9 | 8 | 9 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 73 | 76 | 70 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 564 | 565 | 568 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 508 | 518 | 536 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 158 | 163 | 170 |
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 | 24 | 26 | 24 |
| Teaching Assistants | 174 | 146 | 217 |
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 RCSD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 570 | 570 | 775 |
| District Administrators | 21 | 24 | 22 |
| District Support Staff | 54 | 52 | 51 |
| School Administrators | 71 | 74 | 73 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 99 | 92 | 107 |
| Student Support Staff | 55 | 58 | 65 |
| Other Support Staff | 329 | 269 | 456 |
| Librarians | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Guidance Counselors | 40 | 43 | 45 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 27 | 28 | 28 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 13 | 15 | 17 |
RCSD Schools
We have listed the 27 schools and their contact information, which is managed by RCSD 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:
- Pearl Public School District (5 Schools)
- Jackson Public School District (63 Schools)
- Clinton Public School District (9 Schools)
- Simpson County School District (9 Schools)
- Hinds County School District (11 Schools)
Rankin County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Brandon
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Elementary School 125 Overby St Brandon MS 39042 (601) 825-4706 |
4-5 | 47 | 835 |
| Brandon High School 3090 Hwy 18 Brandon MS 39042 (601) 825-2261 |
9-12 | 95 | 1,503 |
| Brandon Middle School 408 South College St Brandon MS 39042 (601) 825-5998 |
6-8 | 104 | 1,275 |
| Highland Bluff Elementary School 5970 Highland Bluff Brandon MS 39047 (601) 992-5168 |
KG-6 | 41 | 834 |
| Northshore Elementary School 110 Northshore Parkway Brandon MS 39047 (601) 992-5279 |
KG-6 | 38 | 728 |
| Oakdale Elementary School 171 Oakdale Rd Brandon MS 39047 (601) 992-5442 |
PK-6 | 38 | 629 |
| Pisgah Elementary School 125 Pisgah High Rd Brandon MS 39047 (601) 829-2937 |
KG-6 | 28 | 433 |
| Rouse Elementary School 151 Boycethompson Dr Brandon MS 39042 (601) 825-5437 |
PK-1 | 46 | 877 |
| Stonebridge Elementary School 115 Stonebridge Blvd Brandon MS 39042 (601) 824-3287 |
2-3 | 46 | 854 |
Teaching in Florence
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Elementary School 285 Hwy 469 North Florence MS 39073 (601) 845-8164 |
3-5 | 33 | 568 |
| Florence High School 232 Hwy 469 North Florence MS 39073 (601) 845-2205 |
9-12 | 45 | 707 |
| Florence Middle School 123 Beverly Dr Florence MS 39073 (601) 845-2862 |
6-8 | 52 | 605 |
| Mclaurin Attendance Center School 130 Tiger Dr Florence MS 39073 (601) 845-2247 |
7-12 | 52 | 547 |
| Mclaurin Elementary School 2693 Star Rd Florence MS 39073 (601) 845-2127 |
PK-6 | 38 | 675 |
| Steen's Creek Elementary School 300 Hwy 469 North Florence MS 39073 (601) 845-5724 |
PK-2 | 33 | 573 |
Teaching in Flowood
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flowood Elementary School 102 Winner's Circle Flowood MS 39232 (601) 992-6277 |
KG-6 | 33 | 642 |
| Northwest Elementary School 500 Vine Dr Flowood MS 39232 (601) 992-0924 |
KG-6 | 34 | 633 |
| Northwest Rankin High School 5805 Hwy 25 Flowood MS 39232 (601) 992-2242 |
9-12 | 105 | 1,653 |
| Northwest Rankin Middle School One Paw Print Place Flowood MS 39232 (601) 992-1329 |
6-8 | 89 | 910 |
Teaching in Pelahatchie
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelahatchie Attendance Center School 213 Brooks St Pelahatchie MS 39145 (601) 854-8135 |
7-12 | 31 | 343 |
| Pelahatchie Elementary School 213b Brooks St Pelahatchie MS 39145 (601) 854-8060 |
PK-6 | 28 | 479 |
Teaching in Puckett
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puckett Attendance Center School 6382 Hwy 18 Puckett MS 39151 (601) 825-5742 |
KG-12 | 57 | 733 |
Teaching in Richland
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Elementary School 200 Spell Dr Richland MS 39218 (601) 939-4375 |
KG-2 | 25 | 493 |
| Richland High School 1202 Hwy 49 South Richland MS 39218 (601) 939-5144 |
7-12 | 73 | 887 |
| Richland Upper Elementary School 175 Wilson Dr Richland MS 39218 (601) 939-2288 |
3-6 | 31 | 596 |
Teaching in Sandhill
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pisgah High School 115 Pisgah High Rd Sandhill MS 39161 (601) 829-2825 |
7-12 | 31 | 370 |