Hico ISD is a rural school district in Central Texas in Hamilton County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 73.3% white and 44.7% 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
$56,773
in 2025,
up
$13,921
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
$47,465per year
+$13,510
since 2015
State693rdof 1,081
Region38thof 71
Peers168thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$44,140per year
+$13,139
since 2015
State963rdof 1,182
Region57thof 80
Peers299thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$61,756per year
+$16,066
since 2015
State617thof 1,191
Region38thof 81
Peers173rdof 463
All teachers
$56,773per year
+$13,921
since 2015
State730thof 1,201
Region48thof 81
Peers210thof 463
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$47,465per year
State693rdof 1,081
Region38thof 71
Peers168thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$44,140per year
State963rdof 1,182
Region57thof 80
Peers299thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$61,756per year
State617thof 1,191
Region38thof 81
Peers173rdof 463
All teachers
$56,773per year
State730thof 1,201
Region48thof 81
Peers210thof 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.