Chisum ISD is a rural school district in East Texas in Lamar County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 80.3% white and 41.7% 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-Fringe
ESC Region
Mount Pleasant
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The base average teaching salary was
$61,132
in 2025,
up
$16,932
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
$52,805per year
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State441stof 1,081
Region4thof 42
Peers46thof 174
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$45,006per year
+$13,124
since 2015
State926thof 1,182
Region23rdof 45
Peers146thof 180
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$63,573per year
+$17,997
since 2015
State460thof 1,191
Region4thof 46
Peers58thof 180
All teachers
$61,132per year
+$16,932
since 2015
State384thof 1,201
Region2ndof 46
Peers44thof 181
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$52,805per year
State441stof 1,081
Region4thof 42
Peers46thof 174
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$45,006per year
State926thof 1,182
Region23rdof 45
Peers146thof 180
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$63,573per year
State460thof 1,191
Region4thof 46
Peers58thof 180
All teachers
$61,132per year
State384thof 1,201
Region2ndof 46
Peers44thof 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.