Marion County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Marion County School District has more than 2,000 students and 200 teachers and instructors. The tables below profile teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Mississippi, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained through 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, the table below lists average salary ranges for teachers 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 details 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 salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff, including 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 Marion County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Mississippi | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $12,470 | $11,637 |
| Administrators | $13,200 | $11,158 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Marion County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Marion 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 Marion County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 160 | 167 | 161 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 62 | 61 | 57 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 69 | 79 | 78 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 19 | 17 | 18 |
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 | 39 | 42 | 38 |
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 Marion County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 115 | 115 | 118 |
| District Support Staff | 9 | 11 | 11 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 13 | 12 | 12 |
| Student Support Staff | 14 | 17 | 14 |
| Other Support Staff | 62 | 62 | 67 |
Marion County School District Schools
We have listed the 6 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Marion 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:
- Columbia School District (4 Schools)
- Walthall County School District (7 Schools)
- Jefferson Davis County School District (5 Schools)
- Lawrence County School District (6 Schools)
- Lamar County School District (16 Schools)
Marion County School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Columbia
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Marion High School 527 East Marion School Rd Columbia MS 39429 (601) 736-3006 |
7-12 | 29 | 348 |
| East Marion Primary School 527 East Marion School Rd Columbia MS 39429 (601) 736-7290 |
KG-6 | 27 | 435 |
Teaching in Foxworth
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Marion Elementary School 2 West Marion St Foxworth MS 39483 (601) 731-2076 |
4-6 | 22 | 344 |
| West Marion High School 2 West Marion St Foxworth MS 39483 (601) 736-6381 |
7-12 | 41 | 568 |
| West Marion Primary School 20 Cedar St Foxworth MS 39483 (601) 736-3713 |
KG-3 | 27 | 450 |