Big Spring ISD is a community school district in West Texas in Howard County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 70.7% Hispanic and 75.6% 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
Independent Town
NCES Type
Town-Distant
ESC Region
Midland
Classifications are used to compare and support schools. Learn more
The base average teaching salary was
$51,322
in 2025,
up
$6,537
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
$40,158per year
+$4,864
since 2015
State943rdof 1,081
Region30thof 33
Peers46thof 50
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$46,265per year
+$5,371
since 2015
State861stof 1,182
Region23rdof 32
Peers47thof 52
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$61,815per year
+$11,709
since 2015
State609thof 1,191
Region24thof 34
Peers19thof 52
All teachers
$51,322per year
+$6,537
since 2015
State1,083rdof 1,201
Region32ndof 34
Peers52ndof 53
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$40,158per year
State943rdof 1,081
Region30thof 33
Peers46thof 50
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$46,265per year
State861stof 1,182
Region23rdof 32
Peers47thof 52
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$61,815per year
State609thof 1,191
Region24thof 34
Peers19thof 52
All teachers
$51,322per year
State1,083rdof 1,201
Region32ndof 34
Peers52ndof 53
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.