Excelsior ISD is a rural school district in East Texas in Shelby County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 83% white and 69.6% 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
Kilgore
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The base average teaching salary was
$54,184
in 2025,
up
$10,579
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
$25,295per year
—
State1,076thof 1,081
Region93rdof 93
Peers376thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$47,787per year
—
State790thof 1,182
Region46thof 100
Peers190thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$61,596per year
+$17,990
since 2015
State631stof 1,191
Region35thof 101
Peers183rdof 463
All teachers
$54,184per year
+$10,579
since 2015
State932ndof 1,201
Region69thof 101
Peers308thof 463
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$25,295per year
State1,076thof 1,081
Region93rdof 93
Peers376thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$47,787per year
State790thof 1,182
Region46thof 100
Peers190thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$61,596per year
State631stof 1,191
Region35thof 101
Peers183rdof 463
All teachers
$54,184per year
State932ndof 1,201
Region69thof 101
Peers308thof 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.