Cumberland Academy operates open enrollment schools and is based in East Texas. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 41.9% white and 47.2% economically disadvantaged.
Charter schools are public schools authorized by the State Board of Education, but unlike independent school districts, their school boards are appointed by their operators, not elected. They still must comply with the Texas Public Information Act and hold public board meetings.
Explore more below to learn about its enrollment and demographic trends over time, the classroom experience, student outcomes and its political environment.
Official classifications
TEA Type
Charter Schools
NCES Type
City-Midsize
ESC Region
Kilgore
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The base average teaching salary was
$51,616
in 2025,
up
$11,572
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
$48,454per year
+$22,758
since 2015
State646thof 1,081
Region34thof 93
Peers116thof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$47,242per year
+$7,368
since 2015
State814thof 1,182
Region49thof 100
Peers143rdof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$55,829per year
+$13,545
since 2015
State1,077thof 1,191
Region93rdof 101
Peers136thof 165
All teachers
$51,616per year
+$11,572
since 2015
State1,076thof 1,201
Region92ndof 101
Peers142ndof 169
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$48,454per year
State646thof 1,081
Region34thof 93
Peers116thof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$47,242per year
State814thof 1,182
Region49thof 100
Peers143rdof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$55,829per year
State1,077thof 1,191
Region93rdof 101
Peers136thof 165
All teachers
$51,616per year
State1,076thof 1,201
Region92ndof 101
Peers142ndof 169
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.