HCSD -- Hinds County School District

Teacher Salary and Benefits

Hinds County School District (HCSD) has more than 6,000 students and 400 educators. The Hinds County School District (HCSD) teacher and administration salary information displayed in the tables below are taken from several government sources as noted 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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HCSD Teacher Salary Details

The table below details average salary ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Jackson 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 SalarySalary Range
Preschool Teacher$28,410$21,130-$39,720
Kindergarten Teacher$44,180$31,090 - $59,650
Elementary School Teacher$45,570$37,180 - $58,890
Middle School Teacher$47,840$38,720 - $59,650
High School Teacher$49,550$38,210 - $61,850
PE Teacher$53,280$21,350 - $81,780

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Jackson, 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 that work for HCSD and surrounding area school districts.

 Average SalarySalary Range
Special Ed. (Preschool)$28,410$21,130-$39,720
Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary)$47,060$39,100 - $59,600

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Jackson, 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, counselors, and librarians for the Jackson area below.

 Average SalarySalary Range
School Administrators (Preschool)$44,610$26,670-$62,030
School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School)$80,240$62,360 - $104,190
Guidance & School Counselors$48,640$36,690 - $63,920

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Jackson, 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 Hinds County School District (HCSD) is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).

 DistrictMississippi
Teachers & Aides$12,331$11,638
Administrators$11,537$11,158

Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)

Hinds County School District Jobs and Careers

The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Hinds County School District (HCSD). 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 Hinds County School District (HCSD) per grade classification is displayed below.

 201220132014
Total Teachers408435453
Kindergarten Teachers252623
Elementary School Teachers194199209
Middle & High School Teachers138155160
Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels505259

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.

 201220132014
Teaching Assistants788989

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 Hinds County School District (HCSD) are shown in the table below.

 201220132014
Total Administrators & Staff181181178
District Support Staff201721
School Administrators242427
School Administrative Support Staff313135
Student Support Staff332728
Other Support Staff797460
Guidance Counselors161516
Elementary School Guidance Counselors101011

Hinds County School District (HCSD) Schools

We have listed the 11 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Hinds County School District (HCSD) in the list below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.

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Schools By City

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Teaching in Bolton

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Bolton-Edwards Elementary / Middle School
9700 I20 West
Bolton MS 39041
(601) 866-2522
PK-8 49 522

Teaching in Jackson

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Gary Road Elementary School
7241 Gary Rd
Jackson MS 39272
(601) 373-1319
KG-2 51 935
Gary Road Intermediate School
7255 Gary Rd
Jackson MS 39272
(601) 372-8150
3-5 51 913

Teaching in Raymond

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Carver Middle School
560 Port Gibson St
Raymond MS 39154
(601) 857-5006
6-8 20 197
Raymond Elementary School
417 Palestine Rd
Raymond MS 39154
(601) 857-0213
KG-5 30 444
Raymond High School
14050 Hwy 18
Raymond MS 39154
(601) 857-8016
9-12 47 581

Teaching in Terry

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Byram Middle School
2009 Byram Bulldog Blvd
Terry MS 39170
(601) 372-4597
6-8 73 999
Terry High School
235 West Beasley St
Terry MS 39170
(601) 878-5905
9-12 71 1,275

Teaching in Utica

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Utica Elementary / Middle School
260 Hwy 18 and 27
Utica MS 39175
(601) 885-8765
PK-8 35 398