Friendswood ISD is a large suburban school district in Southeast Texas in Galveston County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 63.6% white and 7.4% 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
Suburb-Large
ESC Region
Houston
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The base average teaching salary was
$66,352
in 2025,
up
$14,534
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
$62,470per year
+$14,999
since 2015
State81stof 1,081
Region25thof 81
Peers14thof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$61,459per year
+$13,899
since 2015
State133rdof 1,182
Region42ndof 83
Peers25thof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$67,869per year
+$15,173
since 2015
State194thof 1,191
Region45thof 83
Peers29thof 167
All teachers
$66,352per year
+$14,534
since 2015
State135thof 1,201
Region37thof 87
Peers22ndof 167
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$62,470per year
State81stof 1,081
Region25thof 81
Peers14thof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$61,459per year
State133rdof 1,182
Region42ndof 83
Peers25thof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$67,869per year
State194thof 1,191
Region45thof 83
Peers29thof 167
All teachers
$66,352per year
State135thof 1,201
Region37thof 87
Peers22ndof 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.