Gary ISD is a rural school district in East Texas in Panola County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 90.2% white and 66.1% 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-Distant
ESC Region
Kilgore
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The base average teaching salary was
$55,561
in 2025,
up
$14,748
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
$55,916per year
+$28,376
since 2015
State290thof 1,081
Region10thof 93
Peers54thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$46,063per year
+$15,861
since 2015
State871stof 1,182
Region62ndof 100
Peers236thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$59,582per year
+$15,493
since 2015
State802ndof 1,191
Region53rdof 101
Peers255thof 463
All teachers
$55,561per year
+$14,748
since 2015
State829thof 1,201
Region52ndof 101
Peers253rdof 463
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$55,916per year
State290thof 1,081
Region10thof 93
Peers54thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$46,063per year
State871stof 1,182
Region62ndof 100
Peers236thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$59,582per year
State802ndof 1,191
Region53rdof 101
Peers255thof 463
All teachers
$55,561per year
State829thof 1,201
Region52ndof 101
Peers253rdof 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.