Jefferson County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Jefferson County School District has an estimated 1000 students and 100 educators. The tables below detail faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of Mississippi, due to more localized data not being available. The data is obtained from 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, this table lists average 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 lists 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 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 Jefferson County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Mississippi | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $10,700 | $11,638 |
| Administrators | $11,308 | $11,158 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Jefferson County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Jefferson 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 Jefferson County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 95 | 97 | 98 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 41 | 37 | 40 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 40 | 45 | 44 |
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 | 27 | 27 | 22 |
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 Jefferson County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 80 | 80 | 81 |
| Other Support Staff | 48 | 49 | 47 |
Jefferson County School District Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Jefferson County School District manages 6 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- Claiborne County School District (4 Schools)
- Franklin County School District (5 Schools)
- Natchez-Adams School District (9 Schools)
- Brookhaven School District (7 Schools)
- Lincoln County School District (4 Schools)
Jefferson County School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County Elementary School 430 Hwy 33 Fayette MS 39069 (601) 786-6003 |
PK-4 | 27 | 504 |
| Jefferson County High School 2277 Main St Fayette MS 39069 (601) 786-3919 |
9-12 | 27 | 402 |
| Jefferson County Junior High School 468 Hwy 33 Fayette MS 39069 (601) 786-3900 |
7-8 | 20 | 228 |
| Jefferson County Middle School 442 Hwy 33 Fayette MS 39069 (601) 786-3900 |
5-6 | 15 | 191 |