Gilmer ISD is a rural school district in East Texas in Upshur County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 55.3% white and 73% 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
Rural-Fringe
ESC Region
Kilgore
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The base average teaching salary was
$52,467
in 2025,
up
$8,653
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
$37,278per year
+$3,628
since 2015
State1,013thof 1,081
Region87thof 93
Peers162ndof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$46,358per year
+$9,687
since 2015
State855thof 1,182
Region58thof 100
Peers149thof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$57,294per year
+$8,703
since 2015
State999thof 1,191
Region78thof 101
Peers153rdof 167
All teachers
$52,467per year
+$8,653
since 2015
State1,036thof 1,201
Region87thof 101
Peers160thof 167
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$37,278per year
State1,013thof 1,081
Region87thof 93
Peers162ndof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$46,358per year
State855thof 1,182
Region58thof 100
Peers149thof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$57,294per year
State999thof 1,191
Region78thof 101
Peers153rdof 167
All teachers
$52,467per year
State1,036thof 1,201
Region87thof 101
Peers160thof 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.