Lafayette County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 200 teachers and support staff and 3,000 students that are enrolled at the 5 schools managed by Lafayette County School District. The tables below profile teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Mississippi, due to more localized data not being available. The data is sourced from 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 table below displays the average salary 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 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, 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 Lafayette County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Mississippi | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $12,299 | $11,637 |
| Administrators | $11,345 | $11,158 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Lafayette County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Lafayette 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 Lafayette County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 174 | 184 | 179 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 80 | 83 | 79 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 65 | 71 | 72 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 14 | 15 | 15 |
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 | 40 | 42 | 45 |
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 Lafayette County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 137 | 137 | 151 |
| School Administrators | 10 | 10 | 11 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 12 | 13 | 12 |
| Student Support Staff | 16 | 16 | 21 |
| Other Support Staff | 82 | 82 | 91 |
Lafayette County School District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Lafayette County School District has 5 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:
- Oxford School District (7 Schools)
- Water Valley School District (2 Schools)
- North Panola Schools District (6 Schools)
- South Panola School District (6 Schools)
- Coffeeville School District (2 Schools)
Lafayette County School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Elementary School 150 Commodore Dr Oxford MS 38655 (662) 234-5627 |
PK-2 | 42 | 692 |
| Lafayette High School 160 Commodore Dr Oxford MS 38655 (662) 234-3614 |
9-12 | 50 | 744 |
| Lafayette Middle School 102 Commodore Dr Oxford MS 38655 (662) 234-1664 |
6-8 | 49 | 643 |
| Lafayette Upper Elementary School 120 Commodore Dr Oxford MS 38655 (662) 236-3761 |
1-5 | 33 | 604 |