Fort Worth ISD is a large city school district in North Central Texas in Tarrant County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 65% Hispanic and 81.9% 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 Urban
NCES Type
City-Large
ESC Region
Fort Worth
Classifications are used to compare and support schools. Learn more
The base average teaching salary was
$69,118
in 2025,
up
$14,114
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
$51,483per year
+$2,409
since 2015
State509thof 1,081
Region46thof 86
Peers9thof 11
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$65,113per year
+$14,605
since 2015
State47thof 1,182
Region4thof 91
Peers4thof 11
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$72,240per year
+$14,187
since 2015
State76thof 1,191
Region7thof 92
Peers4thof 11
All teachers
$69,118per year
+$14,114
since 2015
State67thof 1,201
Region7thof 92
Peers4thof 11
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$51,483per year
State509thof 1,081
Region46thof 86
Peers9thof 11
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$65,113per year
State47thof 1,182
Region4thof 91
Peers4thof 11
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$72,240per year
State76thof 1,191
Region7thof 92
Peers4thof 11
All teachers
$69,118per year
State67thof 1,201
Region7thof 92
Peers4thof 11
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.