Meridian Public School District

Teacher Salary and Benefits

Meridian Public School District oversees 12 schools with more than 400 teachers and instructors. The tables below display teacher salaries for the entire state of Mississippi, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been gathered 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 following table details average salary ranges for teachers that 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 SalarySalary 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 displays average salary ranges for special education teachers in Mississippi.

 Average SalarySalary 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, counselors, and librarians for the state of Mississippi below.

 Average SalarySalary 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

Meridian Public School District Jobs and Careers

The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Meridian Public 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 Meridian Public School District per grade classification is displayed below.

 201220132014
Total Teachers426432409
Preschool Teachers101113
Kindergarten Teachers262625
Elementary School Teachers160161159
Middle & High School Teachers151166163
Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels796850

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
Supervisors & Coordinators161412
Teaching Assistants108124124

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 Meridian Public School District are shown in the table below.

 201220132014
Total Administrators & Staff332332292
District Administrators91010
District Support Staff333044
Student Support Staff353739
Other Support Staff204214218
Librarians91111
Guidance Counselors232222
Middle & High School Guidance Counselors141214

Meridian Public School District Schools

Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Meridian Public School District manages 12 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.

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Meridian Public School District Map & Boundaries

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Crestwood Elementary School
730 Crestwood Dr
Meridian MS 39301
(601) 482-0395
PK-5 24 405
George Washington Carver Middle School
900 44th Ave
Meridian MS 39307
(601) 484-4484
6-8 28 440
Magnolia Middle School
1350 24th St
Meridian MS 39305
(601) 484-4064
6-8 26 380
Meridian High School
2320 32nd St
Meridian MS 39305
(601) 485-3848
9-12 95 1,490
Northwest Junior High School
4400 32nd St
Meridian MS 39307
(601) 484-4099
6-8 37 492
Oakland Heights Elementary School
601 59th Ave
Meridian MS 39307
(601) 482-3541
PK-5 30 547
Parkview Elementary School
1225 26th St
Meridian MS 39305
(601) 484-3616
PK-5 32 607
Poplar Springs Elementary School
4101 27th Ave
Meridian MS 39305
(601) 484-4455
PK-5 32 549
T J Harris Elementary School
3951 12th St
Meridian MS 39307
(601) 482-1683
PK-5 38 711
West Hills Elementary School
4100 32nd St
Meridian MS 39307
(601) 484-4474
PK-5 29 545