Denton ISD is a mid-sized city school district in North Central Texas in Denton County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 35.7% Hispanic and 49.1% 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
Other Central City Suburban
NCES Type
City-Midsize
ESC Region
Fort Worth
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The base average teaching salary was
$63,998
in 2025,
up
$10,702
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
$51,842per year
+$2,897
since 2015
State487thof 1,081
Region44thof 86
Peers86thof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$60,349per year
+$10,028
since 2015
State168thof 1,182
Region29thof 91
Peers34thof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$66,214per year
+$11,699
since 2015
State284thof 1,191
Region43rdof 92
Peers44thof 167
All teachers
$63,998per year
+$10,702
since 2015
State227thof 1,201
Region38thof 92
Peers39thof 167
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$51,842per year
State487thof 1,081
Region44thof 86
Peers86thof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$60,349per year
State168thof 1,182
Region29thof 91
Peers34thof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$66,214per year
State284thof 1,191
Region43rdof 92
Peers44thof 167
All teachers
$63,998per year
State227thof 1,201
Region38thof 92
Peers39thof 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.