Goldthwaite ISD is a rural school district in Central Texas in Mills County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 64.1% white and 48.8% 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-Remote
ESC Region
Waco
Classifications are used to compare and support schools. Learn more
The base average teaching salary was
$55,414
in 2025,
up
$12,291
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
$46,569per year
—
State727thof 1,081
Region40thof 71
Peers182ndof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$43,213per year
+$10,636
since 2015
State1,011thof 1,182
Region62ndof 80
Peers330thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$61,996per year
+$16,476
since 2015
State593rdof 1,191
Region33rdof 81
Peers159thof 463
All teachers
$55,414per year
+$12,291
since 2015
State841stof 1,201
Region54thof 81
Peers259thof 463
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$46,569per year
State727thof 1,081
Region40thof 71
Peers182ndof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$43,213per year
State1,011thof 1,182
Region62ndof 80
Peers330thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$61,996per year
State593rdof 1,191
Region33rdof 81
Peers159thof 463
All teachers
$55,414per year
State841stof 1,201
Region54thof 81
Peers259thof 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.