Jackson Public School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Jackson Public School District has over twenty nine thousand students and two thousand teachers. The Jackson Public School District school administration and teacher salary information displayed in the tables below are gathered from several sources as listed below each of the data tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Jackson Public School District Teacher Salary Details
The following table details average salary ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Jackson local area. 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 lists average salary ranges for special education teachers that work for Jackson Public School District 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 and support staff 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 Jackson Public School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Mississippi | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $13,512 | $11,617 |
| Administrators | $10,400 | $11,158 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Jackson Public School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Jackson Public 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 Jackson Public School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,867 | 1,800 | 1,720 |
| Preschool Teachers | 40 | 37 | 41 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 113 | 116 | 111 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 765 | 728 | 706 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 756 | 742 | 692 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 193 | 177 | 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 | 51 | 45 | 40 |
| Teaching Assistants | 571 | 510 | 457 |
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 Jackson Public School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 1,913 | 1,913 | 1,815 |
| School Administrators | 139 | 135 | 133 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 208 | 213 | 218 |
| Student Support Staff | 208 | 188 | 268 |
| Other Support Staff | 1,279 | 1,183 | 1,215 |
| Librarians | 63 | 63 | 58 |
| Guidance Counselors | 88 | 84 | 87 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 57 | 51 | 49 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 31 | 33 | 38 |
Jackson Public School District Schools
We have listed the 63 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Jackson Public 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:
- Pearl Public School District (5 Schools)
- Clinton Public School District (9 Schools)
- Rankin County School District (27 Schools)
- Hinds County School District (11 Schools)
- Madison County School District (Mississippi) (22 Schools)
Jackson Public School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Middle Apac School 1900 North State St Jackson MS 39202 (601) 960-5343 |
6-8 | 36 | 634 |
| Baker Elementary School 300 East Santa Clair St Jackson MS 39212 (601) 371-4327 |
PK-5 | 19 | 380 |
| Barr Elementary School 1593 West Capitol St Jackson MS 39203 (601) 960-5336 |
PK-5 | 8 | 143 |
| Bates Elementary School 3180 Mcdowell Rd Ext Jackson MS 39212 (601) 346-1412 |
PK-5 | 22 | 357 |
| Blackburn Middle School 1311 West Pearl St Jackson MS 39203 (601) 960-5329 |
6-8 | 26 | 490 |
| Boyd Elementary School 4531 Broadmeadow Dr Jackson MS 39206 (601) 987-3504 |
1-5 | 31 | 605 |
| Brinkley Middle School 3535 Albermarle Rd Jackson MS 39213 (601) 987-3573 |
6-8 | 23 | 453 |
| Brown Elementary School 146 East Ash St Jackson MS 39202 (601) 960-5326 |
PK-5 | 14 | 228 |
| Callaway High School 601 Beasley Rd Jackson MS 39206 (601) 987-3535 |
9-12 | 60 | 1,116 |
| Cardozo Middle School 3180 Mcdowell Rd Ext Jackson MS 39212 (601) 346-5635 |
6-8 | 32 | 583 |
| Casey Elementary School 2101 Lake Circle Jackson MS 39211 (601) 987-3510 |
KG-5 | 22 | 367 |
| Chastain Middle School 4650 Manhattan Rd Jackson MS 39206 (601) 987-3550 |
6-8 | 39 | 729 |
| Clausell Elementary School 3330 Harley St Jackson MS 39209 (601) 960-5319 |
PK-5 | 23 | 454 |
| Davis Magnet School 750 North Congress St Jackson MS 39202 (601) 960-5333 |
KG-5 | 16 | 284 |
| Dawson Elementary School 4215 Sunset Dr Jackson MS 39213 (601) 987-3513 |
PK-5 | 21 | 413 |
| Forest Hill High School 2607 Raymond Rd Jackson MS 39212 (601) 371-4313 |
9-12 | 71 | 1,166 |
| French Elementary School 311 Joel Ave Jackson MS 39209 (601) 960-5316 |
PK-5 | 17 | 296 |
| Galloway Elementary School 186 Idlewild St Jackson MS 39203 (601) 960-5313 |
PK-5 | 19 | 357 |
| George Elementary School 1020 Hunter St Jackson MS 39204 (601) 960-5339 |
PK-5 | 13 | 177 |
| Green Elementary School 610 Forest Ave Jackson MS 39206 (601) 987-3519 |
PK-5 | 24 | 436 |
| Hardy Middle School 545 Ellis Ave Jackson MS 39209 (601) 960-5362 |
6-8 | 34 | 597 |
| Isable Elementary School 1716 Isable St Jackson MS 39204 (601) 960-5310 |
PK-5 | 19 | 383 |
| Jim Hill High School 2185 Fortune St Jackson MS 39204 (601) 960-5354 |
9-12 | 70 | 1,257 |
| John Hopkins Elementary School 170 John Hopkins Rd Jackson MS 39209 (601) 923-2540 |
PK-5 | 25 | 461 |
| Johnson Elementary School 1339 Oakpark Dr Jackson MS 39213 (601) 987-3501 |
PK-5 | 26 | 472 |
| Key Elementary School 699 West Mcdowell Rd Jackson MS 39204 (601) 371-4333 |
PK-5 | 23 | 429 |
| Kirksey Middle School 651 James M. Davis Dr Jackson MS 39206 (601) 987-8367 |
6-8 | 20 | 320 |
| Lake Elementary School 472 Mt Vernon Ave Jackson MS 39209 (601) 960-5308 |
PK-5 | 19 | 322 |
| Lanier High School 833 West Maple St Jackson MS 39203 (601) 960-5369 |
9-12 | 54 | 810 |
| Lee Elementary School 330 Judy St Jackson MS 39212 (601) 371-4336 |
PK-5 | 21 | 368 |
| Lester Elementary School 2350 Oakhurst Dr Jackson MS 39204 (601) 371-4339 |
KG-5 | 20 | 359 |
| Marshall Elementary School 2909 Oak Forest Dr Jackson MS 39212 (601) 371-4342 |
PK-5 | 23 | 446 |
| Mc Leod Elementary School 1616 Sandlewood Place Jackson MS 39211 (601) 987-3597 |
KG-5 | 26 | 514 |
| Mcwillie Elementary School 4851 Mcwillie Circle Jackson MS 39206 (601) 987-3709 |
PK-6 | 22 | 408 |
| Murrah High School 1400 Murrah Dr Jackson MS 39202 (601) 960-5380 |
9-12 | 82 | 1,554 |
| North Jackson Elementary School 650 North James M. Davis Dr Jackson MS 39206 (601) 987-3528 |
PK-5 | 29 | 569 |
| Northwest Middle School 7020 Hwy 49 North Jackson MS 39213 (601) 987-3609 |
6-8 | 25 | 335 |
| Oak Forest Elementary School 1831 Smallwood Dr Jackson MS 39212 (601) 371-4330 |
KG-5 | 23 | 485 |
| Pecan Park Elementary School 415 Claiborne Ave Jackson MS 39209 (601) 960-5444 |
PK-5 | 24 | 410 |
| Peeples Middle School 2940 Belvedere Dr Jackson MS 39212 (601) 346-5660 |
6-8 | 27 | 557 |
| Poindexter Elementary School 1017 Robinson St Jackson MS 39203 (601) 960-5304 |
PK-5 | 13 | 184 |
| Powell Middle School 3655 Livingston Rd Jackson MS 39213 (601) 987-3580 |
6-8 | 35 | 512 |
| Power Apac School 1120 Riverside Dr Jackson MS 39202 (601) 960-5387 |
4-12 | 16 | 155 |
| Provine High School 2400 Robinson Rd Jackson MS 39209 (601) 960-5393 |
9-12 | 68 | 1,112 |
| Raines Elementary School 156 Flag Chapel Rd Jackson MS 39209 (601) 923-2544 |
PK-5 | 23 | 429 |
| Rowan Middle School 136 East Ash St Jackson MS 39202 (601) 960-5349 |
6-8 | 20 | 204 |
| Siwell Middle School 1983 North Siwell Rd Jackson MS 39209 (601) 923-2550 |
6-8 | 32 | 573 |
| Smith Elementary School 3900 Parkway Dr Jackson MS 39213 (601) 987-3525 |
PK-5 | 22 | 390 |
| Spann Elementary School 1615 Brecon Dr Jackson MS 39211 (601) 987-3532 |
KG-5 | 25 | 483 |
| Sykes Elementary School 3555 Simpson St Jackson MS 39212 (601) 371-4303 |
KG-5 | 25 | 442 |
| Timberlawn Elementary School 1980 North Siwell Rd Jackson MS 39209 (601) 923-2556 |
PK-5 | 24 | 507 |
| Van Winkle Elementary School 1655 Whiting Rd Jackson MS 39209 (601) 923-2547 |
PK-5 | 25 | 470 |
| Walton Elementary School 3200 Bailey Ave Extension Jackson MS 39213 (601) 987-3591 |
PK-5 | 23 | 444 |
| Watkins Elementary School 3915 Watkins Dr Jackson MS 39206 (601) 987-3594 |
PK-5 | 20 | 379 |
| Whitten Middle School 210 Daniel Lake Blvd Jackson MS 39212 (601) 371-4309 |
6-8 | 33 | 538 |
| Wilkins Elementary School 1970 Castle Hill Dr Jackson MS 39204 (601) 371-4306 |
PK-5 | 28 | 607 |
| Wingfield High School 1985 Scanlon Dr Jackson MS 39204 (601) 371-4350 |
9-12 | 56 | 900 |
| Woodville Heights Elementary School 2930 Mcdowell Rd Extension Jackson MS 39204 (601) 371-4300 |
KG-5 | 21 | 435 |