Smith County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Based on recent publications, over 200 educators are employed at Smith 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 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, the following table lists the average salary for teachers that 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 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
Learn more about 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 Smith County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Mississippi | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $11,610 | $11,637 |
| Administrators | $12,874 | $11,158 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Smith County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Smith 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 Smith County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 187 | 200 | 203 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 70 | 70 | 65 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 76 | 82 | 91 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 31 | 36 | 37 |
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 | 45 | 44 | 44 |
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 Smith County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 140 | 140 | 133 |
| District Support Staff | 11 | 9 | 10 |
| School Administrators | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| Student Support Staff | 11 | 13 | 9 |
| Other Support Staff | 89 | 88 | 83 |
Smith County School District Schools
We have listed the 6 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Smith 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:
- West Jasper Consolidated Schools District (5 Schools)
- Simpson County School District (9 Schools)
- Scott County School District (9 Schools)
- Forest Municipal School District (3 Schools)
- Covington County Schools District (10 Schools)
Smith County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Mize
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mize Attendance Center School 125 School Dr Mize MS 39116 (601) 733-2242 |
PK-12 | 49 | 782 |
Teaching in Raleigh
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh Elementary School 201 White Oak Ave Raleigh MS 39153 (601) 782-9507 |
PK-6 | 40 | 720 |
| Raleigh High School 491 Magnolia Dr Raleigh MS 39153 (601) 782-4261 |
7-12 | 38 | 552 |
Teaching in Taylorsville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylorsville High School 324 Hester St Taylorsville MS 39168 (601) 785-6942 |
PK-12 | 51 | 759 |