Macon Reporter

Administrators in Blue Ridge Community Unified School District 18 earn an average of $94,193 per year, ranking 516th out of 858 districts in the state, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2017 average is 3.2% higher than in 2013 and 6.2% lower than in 2008. District administrators make 11.4% less 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 Dewitt County school district enrolled 767 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 192 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.