South Central Reporter

Administrators in Central Community High School District 71 earn an average of $127,235 per year, ranking 87th out of 858 districts in the state, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2017 average is 7.8% higher than in 2013 and 10.5% higher than in 2008. District administrators make 19.7% more than the state average of $106,273.

Administrator salaries depend on the district's size, location and resources, as well as the individual's level of experience and education, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

The Clinton County school district enrolled 579 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 290 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.