Pearl River County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
According to published data more than 200 teachers and support staff are employed at Pearl River County School District. The tables below provide faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of Mississippi, due to more localized data not being available. The data is 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, the table below details 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 details 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
See salary ranges and 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 Pearl River County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Mississippi | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $11,127 | $11,638 |
| Administrators | $10,724 | $11,158 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Pearl River County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Pearl River 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 Pearl River County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 190 | 191 | 181 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 11 | 12 | 10 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 76 | 73 | 69 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 74 | 78 | 79 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 27 | 26 | 23 |
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 | 51 | 52 |
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 Pearl River County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 133 | 133 | 123 |
| District Support Staff | 12 | 14 | 12 |
| School Administrators | 10 | 11 | 13 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Student Support Staff | 20 | 22 | 22 |
| Other Support Staff | 64 | 65 | 55 |
Pearl River County School District Schools
We have listed the 5 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Pearl River 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:
- Picayune School District (11 Schools)
- Poplarville Separate School District (5 Schools)
- Hancock County School District (7 Schools)
- Lumberton Public School District (2 Schools)
- Pass Christian Public School District (4 Schools)
Pearl River County School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl River Central High School 7407 Hwy 11 Carriere MS 39426 (601) 798-1986 |
9-12 | 54 | 880 |
| Pearl River Central Junior High School 7391 Hwy 11 Carriere MS 39426 (601) 798-5654 |
6-8 | 45 | 757 |
| Pearl River Central Lower Elementary School 116 Alphabet Ave Carriere MS 39426 (601) 799-4519 |
KG-2 | 39 | 718 |
| Pearl River Central Upper Elementary School 1592 Henleyfield Mcneill Rd Carriere MS 39426 (601) 798-2864 |
3-5 | 41 | 708 |