Cotton Center ISD is a rural school district in Northwest Texas in Hale County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 49.5% Hispanic and 68% 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
Lubbock
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The base average teaching salary was
$46,948
in 2025,
up
$1,756
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
$33,660per year
—
State1,055thof 1,081
Region50thof 51
Peers363rdof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$40,310per year
—
State1,108thof 1,182
Region48thof 60
Peers398thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$52,017per year
+$6,811
since 2015
State1,167thof 1,191
Region57thof 59
Peers453rdof 463
All teachers
$46,948per year
+$1,756
since 2015
State1,179thof 1,201
Region55thof 60
Peers450thof 463
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$33,660per year
State1,055thof 1,081
Region50thof 51
Peers363rdof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$40,310per year
State1,108thof 1,182
Region48thof 60
Peers398thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$52,017per year
State1,167thof 1,191
Region57thof 59
Peers453rdof 463
All teachers
$46,948per year
State1,179thof 1,201
Region55thof 60
Peers450thof 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.