Dripping Springs ISD is a rural school district in Central Texas in Hays County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 67.5% white and 7.5% 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
Major Suburban
NCES Type
Rural-Distant
ESC Region
Austin
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The base average teaching salary was
$60,324
in 2025,
up
$11,318
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
$55,616per year
+$10,883
since 2015
State303rdof 1,081
Region17thof 58
Peers58thof 74
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$56,517per year
+$12,789
since 2015
State322ndof 1,182
Region25thof 68
Peers72ndof 75
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$62,583per year
+$11,287
since 2015
State552ndof 1,191
Region29thof 68
Peers74thof 75
All teachers
$60,324per year
+$11,318
since 2015
State432ndof 1,201
Region24thof 68
Peers73rdof 75
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$55,616per year
State303rdof 1,081
Region17thof 58
Peers58thof 74
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$56,517per year
State322ndof 1,182
Region25thof 68
Peers72ndof 75
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$62,583per year
State552ndof 1,191
Region29thof 68
Peers74thof 75
All teachers
$60,324per year
State432ndof 1,201
Region24thof 68
Peers73rdof 75
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.