Iola ISD is a rural school district in East Central Texas in Grimes County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 76.4% white and 32.9% 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
Huntsville
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The base average teaching salary was
$56,613
in 2025,
up
$11,649
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
$48,620per year
+$13,778
since 2015
State639thof 1,081
Region44thof 57
Peers142ndof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$50,577per year
+$12,392
since 2015
State618thof 1,182
Region40thof 60
Peers112thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$60,775per year
+$10,499
since 2015
State700thof 1,191
Region43rdof 60
Peers209thof 463
All teachers
$56,613per year
+$11,649
since 2015
State739thof 1,201
Region43rdof 60
Peers213thof 463
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$48,620per year
State639thof 1,081
Region44thof 57
Peers142ndof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$50,577per year
State618thof 1,182
Region40thof 60
Peers112thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$60,775per year
State700thof 1,191
Region43rdof 60
Peers209thof 463
All teachers
$56,613per year
State739thof 1,201
Region43rdof 60
Peers213thof 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.