Forney ISD is a rural school district in North Texas in Kaufman County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 45.2% Black and 51.3% 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-Fringe
ESC Region
Richardson
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The base average teaching salary was
$63,341
in 2025,
up
$13,961
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
$59,300per year
+$10,974
since 2015
State162ndof 1,081
Region33rdof 102
Peers40thof 74
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$59,725per year
+$12,181
since 2015
State189thof 1,182
Region40thof 109
Peers55thof 75
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$67,734per year
+$17,285
since 2015
State204thof 1,191
Region38thof 109
Peers44thof 75
All teachers
$63,341per year
+$13,961
since 2015
State256thof 1,201
Region45thof 110
Peers57thof 75
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$59,300per year
State162ndof 1,081
Region33rdof 102
Peers40thof 74
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$59,725per year
State189thof 1,182
Region40thof 109
Peers55thof 75
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$67,734per year
State204thof 1,191
Region38thof 109
Peers44thof 75
All teachers
$63,341per year
State256thof 1,201
Region45thof 110
Peers57thof 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.