Cushing ISD is a rural school district in East Texas in Nacogdoches County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 68.4% white and 60% 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-Remote
ESC Region
Kilgore
Classifications are used to compare and support schools. Learn more
The base average teaching salary was
$58,527
in 2025,
up
$14,671
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
$48,466per year
+$12,798
since 2015
State645thof 1,081
Region33rdof 93
Peers146thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$47,011per year
+$9,324
since 2015
State824thof 1,182
Region53rdof 100
Peers211thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$61,194per year
+$14,840
since 2015
State658thof 1,191
Region38thof 101
Peers191stof 463
All teachers
$58,527per year
+$14,671
since 2015
State578thof 1,201
Region33rdof 101
Peers145thof 463
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$48,466per year
State645thof 1,081
Region33rdof 93
Peers146thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$47,011per year
State824thof 1,182
Region53rdof 100
Peers211thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$61,194per year
State658thof 1,191
Region38thof 101
Peers191stof 463
All teachers
$58,527per year
State578thof 1,201
Region33rdof 101
Peers145thof 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.