Denison ISD is a small city school district in North Texas in Grayson County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 49.2% white and 57.4% 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
Other Central City Suburban
NCES Type
City-Small
ESC Region
Richardson
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The base average teaching salary was
$58,957
in 2025,
up
$10,560
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
$55,899per year
+$14,464
since 2015
State291stof 1,081
Region51stof 102
Peers52ndof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$56,281per year
+$12,632
since 2015
State330thof 1,182
Region62ndof 109
Peers65thof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$60,752per year
+$10,877
since 2015
State703rdof 1,191
Region90thof 109
Peers120thof 167
All teachers
$58,957per year
+$10,560
since 2015
State545thof 1,201
Region80thof 110
Peers102ndof 167
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$55,899per year
State291stof 1,081
Region51stof 102
Peers52ndof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$56,281per year
State330thof 1,182
Region62ndof 109
Peers65thof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$60,752per year
State703rdof 1,191
Region90thof 109
Peers120thof 167
All teachers
$58,957per year
State545thof 1,201
Region80thof 110
Peers102ndof 167
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.