Wayne County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Wayne County School District manages 8 schools with more than 200 teachers and instructors. The tables below display school administration 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 following table displays average salary and 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 lists average salary and 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 Wayne County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Mississippi | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $12,087 | $11,637 |
| Administrators | $10,050 | $11,158 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Wayne County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Wayne 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 Wayne County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 220 | 242 | 239 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 85 | 95 | 93 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 91 | 98 | 101 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 29 | 35 | 34 |
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 | 59 | 56 |
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 Wayne County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 217 | 217 | 212 |
| District Support Staff | 12 | 14 | 12 |
| School Administrators | 15 | 15 | 17 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 24 | 23 | 24 |
| Student Support Staff | 17 | 33 | 32 |
| Other Support Staff | 126 | 125 | 121 |
Wayne County School District Schools
We have listed the 8 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Wayne County School District in the list 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:
- Quitman School District (6 Schools)
- East Jasper Consolidated School District (3 Schools)
- Laurel School District (8 Schools)
- Richton School District (2 Schools)
- Jones County School District (Mississippi) (12 Schools)
Wayne County School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Buckatunna
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckatunna Elementary School 11 Mt. Zion Rd Buckatunna MS 39322 (601) 648-2501 |
KG-8 | 25 | 444 |
Teaching in Waynesboro
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beat Four Elementary School 5090 Hwy 84 Waynesboro MS 39367 (601) 735-2124 |
KG-8 | 24 | 392 |
| Clara Elementary School 40 Clara School Rd Waynesboro MS 39367 (601) 735-2065 |
KG-8 | 30 | 450 |
| Wayne County High School 1325 Azalea Dr Waynesboro MS 39367 (601) 735-2851 |
9-12 | 65 | 1,001 |
| Waynesboro Elementary School 1022 Azalea Dr Waynesboro MS 39367 (601) 735-2205 |
PK-4 | 41 | 681 |
| Waynesboro Middle School 155 Wayne St Waynesboro MS 39367 (601) 735-3159 |
5-8 | 39 | 485 |