Dekalb ISD is a rural school district in East Texas in Bowie County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 67.3% white and 73.2% 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
Mount Pleasant
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The base average teaching salary was
$56,299
in 2025,
up
$10,119
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
$58,753per year
+$26,154
since 2015
State188thof 1,081
Region2ndof 42
Peers33rdof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$47,111per year
+$9,398
since 2015
State818thof 1,182
Region18thof 45
Peers207thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$59,441per year
+$10,542
since 2015
State815thof 1,191
Region21stof 46
Peers262ndof 463
All teachers
$56,299per year
+$10,119
since 2015
State766thof 1,201
Region17thof 46
Peers221stof 463
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$58,753per year
State188thof 1,081
Region2ndof 42
Peers33rdof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$47,111per year
State818thof 1,182
Region18thof 45
Peers207thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$59,441per year
State815thof 1,191
Region21stof 46
Peers262ndof 463
All teachers
$56,299per year
State766thof 1,201
Region17thof 46
Peers221stof 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.