Amherst ISD is a rural school district in Northwest Texas in Lamb County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 82.4% Hispanic and 89.2% economically disadvantaged.
Explore more below to learn about its enrollment and demographic trends over time, the classroom experience, student outcomes and its school funding and political environment.
Official classifications
TEA Type
Rural
NCES Type
Rural-Distant
ESC Region
Lubbock
Classifications are used to compare and support schools. Learn more
The base average teaching salary was
$43,534
in 2025,
up
$7,298
since 2015
All teachers
Less than one year of experience
1–5 years of experience
6+ years of experience
Range
Salary
Change
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$35,450per year
+$5,885
since 2015
State1,035thof 1,081
Region45thof 51
Peers348thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$38,445per year
+$7,583
since 2015
State1,153rdof 1,182
Region55thof 60
Peers434thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$52,276per year
+$11,542
since 2015
State1,165thof 1,191
Region56thof 59
Peers452ndof 463
All teachers
$43,534per year
+$7,298
since 2015
State1,197thof 1,201
Region60thof 60
Peers461stof 463
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$35,450per year
State1,035thof 1,081
Region45thof 51
Peers348thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$38,445per year
State1,153rdof 1,182
Region55thof 60
Peers434thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$52,276per year
State1,165thof 1,191
Region56thof 59
Peers452ndof 463
All teachers
$43,534per year
State1,197thof 1,201
Region60thof 60
Peers461stof 463
A deeper dive
A 2025 state law provides financial incentives for teachers
who participate in high-quality training programs
. It also offers pay raises of up to $8,000 based
on a teacher's district size and years of experience.