Center ISD is a community school district in East Texas in Shelby County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 46.6% Hispanic and 82.3% 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
Town-Remote
ESC Region
Kilgore
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The base average teaching salary was
$58,818
in 2025,
up
$15,049
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
$51,934per year
+$16,861
since 2015
State481stof 1,081
Region20thof 93
Peers59thof 174
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$54,161per year
+$15,254
since 2015
State428thof 1,182
Region12thof 100
Peers49thof 180
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$63,682per year
+$16,488
since 2015
State452ndof 1,191
Region21stof 101
Peers56thof 180
All teachers
$58,818per year
+$15,049
since 2015
State556thof 1,201
Region31stof 101
Peers74thof 181
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$51,934per year
State481stof 1,081
Region20thof 93
Peers59thof 174
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$54,161per year
State428thof 1,182
Region12thof 100
Peers49thof 180
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$63,682per year
State452ndof 1,191
Region21stof 101
Peers56thof 180
All teachers
$58,818per year
State556thof 1,201
Region31stof 101
Peers74thof 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.