Sunflower County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Sunflower County School District has an estimated 2,000 students and 200 teachers and support staff. The tables below detail school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Mississippi, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken 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 average salary and ranges for teachers, which is 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
See average salary 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 Sunflower County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Mississippi | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $10,357 | $11,638 |
| Administrators | $8,844 | $11,158 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Sunflower County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Sunflower 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 Sunflower County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 119 | 156 | 154 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 8 | 12 | 12 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 51 | 71 | 67 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 50 | 61 | 61 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 10 | 12 | 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 | 42 | 50 | 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 Sunflower County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 139 | 139 | 144 |
| School Administrators | 7 | 10 | 10 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 7 | 10 | 10 |
| Student Support Staff | 18 | 19 | 23 |
| Other Support Staff | 73 | 84 | 87 |
Sunflower County School District Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Sunflower County School District operates 9 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- Indianola School District (6 Schools)
- Shaw School District (2 Schools)
- Leland School District (4 Schools)
- Humphreys County School District (5 Schools)
- Cleveland School District (12 Schools)
Sunflower County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Drew
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| A W James Elementary School 400 South Blvd Drew MS 38737 (601) 745-8892 |
KG-5 | 17 | 279 |
| Drew Hunter Middle School 10 Swoope Rd Drew MS 38737 (601) 745-8940 |
6-8 | 10 | 121 |
Teaching in Inverness
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inverness School 1101 Oak St Inverness MS 38753 (662) 265-5752 |
KG-8 | 14 | 142 |
Teaching in Moorhead
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Rosser Elementary School 601 Ingram St Moorhead MS 38761 (662) 246-5395 |
KG-5 | 15 | 225 |
| Moorhead Middle School 908 Washington Moorhead MS 38761 (662) 246-5680 |
6-8 | 10 | 95 |
Teaching in Ruleville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruleville Central Elementary School 410 L F Packer Dr Ruleville MS 38771 (662) 756-2548 |
KG-5 | 19 | 318 |
| Ruleville Central High School 360 L F Packer Dr Ruleville MS 38771 (662) 756-4757 |
9-12 | 35 | 402 |
| Ruleville Middle School 250 East Oscar Ruleville MS 38771 (662) 756-4698 |
6-8 | 19 | 224 |
Teaching in Sunflower
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Sunflower School 212 East Claiborne Sunflower MS 38778 (662) 569-3137 |
KG-6 | 15 | 208 |