Arp ISD is a rural school district in East Texas in Smith County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 62.9% white and 54.8% 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
Non-metropolitan Stable
NCES Type
Rural-Distant
ESC Region
Kilgore
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The base average teaching salary was
$54,733
in 2025,
up
$13,514
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
$37,452per year
+$7,163
since 2015
State1,009thof 1,081
Region86thof 93
Peers164thof 174
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$43,345per year
+$10,619
since 2015
State1,002ndof 1,182
Region83rdof 100
Peers158thof 180
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$58,956per year
+$14,138
since 2015
State858thof 1,191
Region59thof 101
Peers137thof 180
All teachers
$54,733per year
+$13,514
since 2015
State893rdof 1,201
Region64thof 101
Peers140thof 181
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$37,452per year
State1,009thof 1,081
Region86thof 93
Peers164thof 174
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$43,345per year
State1,002ndof 1,182
Region83rdof 100
Peers158thof 180
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$58,956per year
State858thof 1,191
Region59thof 101
Peers137thof 180
All teachers
$54,733per year
State893rdof 1,201
Region64thof 101
Peers140thof 181
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.