Dawson ISD is a rural school district in Northwest Texas in Dawson County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 77.2% Hispanic and 64.1% 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
Lubbock
Classifications are used to compare and support schools. Learn more
The base average teaching salary was
$49,625
in 2025,
up
$2,729
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
$43,666per year
—
State835thof 1,081
Region28thof 51
Peers223rdof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$38,243per year
+$611
since 2015
State1,155thof 1,182
Region57thof 60
Peers435thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$58,670per year
+$7,562
since 2015
State890thof 1,191
Region31stof 59
Peers299thof 463
All teachers
$49,625per year
+$2,729
since 2015
State1,138thof 1,201
Region50thof 60
Peers424thof 463
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$43,666per year
State835thof 1,081
Region28thof 51
Peers223rdof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$38,243per year
State1,155thof 1,182
Region57thof 60
Peers435thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$58,670per year
State890thof 1,191
Region31stof 59
Peers299thof 463
All teachers
$49,625per year
State1,138thof 1,201
Region50thof 60
Peers424thof 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.