Dawson ISD is a rural school district in Central Texas in Navarro County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 54.3% white and 60.8% 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
Waco
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The base average teaching salary was
$58,292
in 2025,
up
$14,988
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
$57,632per year
—
State223rdof 1,081
Region1stof 71
Peers38thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$47,981per year
+$13,112
since 2015
State780thof 1,182
Region37thof 80
Peers185thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$61,963per year
+$15,550
since 2015
State597thof 1,191
Region35thof 81
Peers162ndof 463
All teachers
$58,292per year
+$14,988
since 2015
State598thof 1,201
Region33rdof 81
Peers156thof 463
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$57,632per year
State223rdof 1,081
Region1stof 71
Peers38thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$47,981per year
State780thof 1,182
Region37thof 80
Peers185thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$61,963per year
State597thof 1,191
Region35thof 81
Peers162ndof 463
All teachers
$58,292per year
State598thof 1,201
Region33rdof 81
Peers156thof 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.