Big Sandy ISD is a rural school district in East Texas in Upshur County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 65.7% white and 61.2% 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
Kilgore
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The base average teaching salary was
$51,311
in 2025,
up
$9,441
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
$44,330per year
—
State814thof 1,081
Region58thof 93
Peers215thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$39,483per year
+$6,959
since 2015
State1,139thof 1,182
Region99thof 100
Peers423rdof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$56,135per year
+$12,722
since 2015
State1,065thof 1,191
Region89thof 101
Peers393rdof 463
All teachers
$51,311per year
+$9,441
since 2015
State1,086thof 1,201
Region93rdof 101
Peers398thof 463
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$44,330per year
State814thof 1,081
Region58thof 93
Peers215thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$39,483per year
State1,139thof 1,182
Region99thof 100
Peers423rdof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$56,135per year
State1,065thof 1,191
Region89thof 101
Peers393rdof 463
All teachers
$51,311per year
State1,086thof 1,201
Region93rdof 101
Peers398thof 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.