Happy ISD is a rural school district in Texas Panhandle in Swisher County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 81.9% white and 28.6% 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
Amarillo
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The base average teaching salary was
$62,334
in 2025,
up
$18,795
since 2015
All teachers
Less than one year of experience
1–5 years of experience
6+ years of experience
Range
Salary
Change
Ranking
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N/A
—
—
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$41,313per year
+$7,013
since 2015
State1,079thof 1,182
Region44thof 60
Peers375thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$63,907per year
+$19,071
since 2015
State435thof 1,191
Region10thof 60
Peers109thof 463
All teachers
$62,334per year
+$18,795
since 2015
State311thof 1,201
Region2ndof 60
Peers60thof 463
Range
Salary
Ranking
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Not reported
—
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$41,313per year
State1,079thof 1,182
Region44thof 60
Peers375thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$63,907per year
State435thof 1,191
Region10thof 60
Peers109thof 463
All teachers
$62,334per year
State311thof 1,201
Region2ndof 60
Peers60thof 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.