Lawrence County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are more than 200 teachers and support staff and two thousand students that are enrolled at the 6 schools managed by Lawrence County School District. The tables below provide teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Mississippi, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken from several 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 details 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. (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
See salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of Mississippi below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Lawrence County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Mississippi | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $11,327 | $11,637 |
| Administrators | $11,288 | $11,158 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Lawrence County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Lawrence 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 Lawrence County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 163 | 160 | 154 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 75 | 72 | 69 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 62 | 61 | 58 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 14 | 14 | 14 |
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 | 32 | 28 | 24 |
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 Lawrence County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 133 | 133 | 129 |
| District Support Staff | 10 | 10 | 11 |
| School Administrators | 9 | 10 | 9 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 15 | 14 | 14 |
| Student Support Staff | 24 | 22 | 18 |
| Other Support Staff | 70 | 73 | 74 |
Lawrence County School District Schools
We have listed the 6 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Lawrence 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:
- Jefferson Davis County School District (5 Schools)
- Lincoln County School District (4 Schools)
- Brookhaven School District (7 Schools)
- Marion County School District (6 Schools)
- North Pike School District (3 Schools)
Lawrence County School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Monticello
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence County High School 713 Thomas East Jolly Dr Monticello MS 39654 (601) 587-4910 |
9-12 | 35 | 597 |
| Monticello Elementary School 957 Mcpherson Dr Monticello MS 39654 (601) 587-7609 |
KG-4 | 29 | 478 |
| Rod Paige Middle School 1570 Hwy 84 West Monticello MS 39654 (601) 587-2128 |
5-8 | 29 | 362 |
| Topeka Tilton Attendance Center School 853 Hightway 27 South Monticello MS 39654 (601) 587-4895 |
KG-8 | 26 | 388 |
Teaching in New Hebron
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hebron Attendance Center School 120 Main St Ext. New Hebron MS 39140 (601) 694-2151 |
KG-8 | 27 | 374 |