Tunica County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are more than 200 educators and 2,000 students that are enrolled at the 7 schools operated by Tunica County School District. The Tunica County School District teacher salary figures provided in the data tables below are gathered from several sources as listed below the salary tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Tunica County School District Teacher Salary Details
The following table displays the average salary for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Memphis area. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $34,600 | $21,900-$61,620 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $52,690 | $38,340 - $65,350 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $56,700 | $38,920 - $77,370 |
| Middle School Teacher | $54,560 | $37,970 - $72,440 |
| High School Teacher | $58,880 | $45,690 - $80,010 |
| PE Teacher | $47,800 | $20,630 - $79,960 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Memphis, 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 are employed by Tunica County School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $34,600 | $21,900-$61,620 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $62,970 | $49,230 - $82,230 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Memphis, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Memphis area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $50,330 | $29,080-$73,120 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $93,190 | $65,970 - $129,450 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $62,840 | $39,850 - $82,170 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Memphis, 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 Tunica County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Mississippi | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $11,626 | $11,637 |
| Administrators | $14,762 | $11,158 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Tunica County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Tunica 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 Tunica County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 164 | 178 | 168 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 10 | 13 | 12 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 70 | 76 | 72 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 57 | 63 | 60 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 21 | 21 | 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 | 53 | 49 | 49 |
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 Tunica County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 142 | 142 | 152 |
| District Support Staff | 15 | 14 | 15 |
| School Administrators | 13 | 12 | 13 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Student Support Staff | 18 | 16 | 17 |
| Other Support Staff | 84 | 83 | 91 |
Tunica County School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Tunica County School District oversees 7 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:
- Tate County School District (6 Schools)
- Senatobia Municipal School District (4 Schools)
- DeSoto County School District (41 Schools)
- Quitman County School District (4 Schools)
- North Panola Schools District (6 Schools)
Tunica County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Dundee
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee Elementary School 12910 Old Hwy 61 South Dundee MS 38626 (662) 363-1810 |
PK-5 | 17 | 200 |
Teaching in Robinsonville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinsonville Elementary School 7743 Old Hwy 61 North Robinsonville MS 38664 (662) 357-1077 |
PK-5 | 36 | 604 |
Teaching in Tunica
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosa Fort High School 1100 Rosa Fort Dr Tunica MS 38676 (662) 363-1343 |
9-12 | 39 | 566 |
| Tunica Elementary School 690 School St Tunica MS 38676 (662) 363-1442 |
PK-5 | 35 | 493 |
| Tunica Middle School 2486 Us Hwy 61 North Tunica MS 38676 (662) 363-4224 |
6-8 | 34 | 533 |