West Point School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
West Point School District has an estimated 3,000 students and 200 educators. The tables below display faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of Mississippi, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained through multiple 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 table below lists average salary ranges 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 average 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 average salary details on school administrators and support staff, including 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 West Point School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Mississippi | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $12,098 | $11,638 |
| Administrators | $12,809 | $11,158 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
West Point School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by West Point 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 West Point School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 193 | 200 | 201 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 67 | 68 | 71 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 89 | 97 | 93 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 21 | 17 | 20 |
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 | 51 | 51 | 48 |
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 West Point School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 145 | 145 | 139 |
| District Support Staff | 14 | 13 | 13 |
| School Administrators | 15 | 15 | 14 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Student Support Staff | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Other Support Staff | 83 | 80 | 75 |
| Guidance Counselors | 10 | 10 | 10 |
West Point School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, West Point School District oversees 8 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:
- Lowndes County School District (9 Schools)
- Columbus Municipal School District (9 Schools)
- Oktibbeha County School District (4 Schools)
- Starkville School District (7 Schools)
- Aberdeen School District (5 Schools)
West Point School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central School 634 East Westbrook St West Point MS 39773 (662) 495-2418 |
5-6 | 26 | 446 |
| Church Hill Elementary School 400 Church Hill Rd West Point MS 39773 (662) 494-5900 |
1-2 | 28 | 546 |
| East Side Elementary School 813 East Broad West Point MS 39773 (662) 494-4691 |
PK-KG | 20 | 363 |
| Fifth Street School 620 Fifth St West Point MS 39773 (662) 494-2191 |
7-8 | 34 | 509 |
| South Side Elementary School 400 Union Dr West Point MS 39773 (662) 495-6216 |
3-4 | 25 | 414 |
| West Point High School 950 Eshman Ave West Point MS 39773 (662) 494-5083 |
9-12 | 59 | 957 |