Highland ISD is a rural school district in West-Central Texas in Nolan County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 86.7% white and 22.3% 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
Abilene
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The base average teaching salary was
$57,789
in 2025,
up
$17,901
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
$44,914per year
+$15,507
since 2015
State931stof 1,182
Region20thof 42
Peers276thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$63,504per year
+$20,971
since 2015
State472ndof 1,191
Region5thof 43
Peers122ndof 463
All teachers
$57,789per year
+$17,901
since 2015
State647thof 1,201
Region7thof 43
Peers175thof 463
Range
Salary
Ranking
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Not reported
—
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$44,914per year
State931stof 1,182
Region20thof 42
Peers276thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$63,504per year
State472ndof 1,191
Region5thof 43
Peers122ndof 463
All teachers
$57,789per year
State647thof 1,201
Region7thof 43
Peers175thof 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.