Karnack ISD is a rural school district in East Texas in Harrison County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 43% white and 79.3% 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
Kilgore
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The base average teaching salary was
$48,163
in 2025,
up
$13,122
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
$37,660per year
+$8,116
since 2015
State1,002ndof 1,081
Region84thof 93
Peers326thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$43,408per year
+$11,649
since 2015
State999thof 1,182
Region80thof 100
Peers322ndof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$51,444per year
+$7,649
since 2015
State1,172ndof 1,191
Region100thof 101
Peers456thof 463
All teachers
$48,163per year
+$13,122
since 2015
State1,168thof 1,201
Region100thof 101
Peers445thof 463
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$37,660per year
State1,002ndof 1,081
Region84thof 93
Peers326thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$43,408per year
State999thof 1,182
Region80thof 100
Peers322ndof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$51,444per year
State1,172ndof 1,191
Region100thof 101
Peers456thof 463
All teachers
$48,163per year
State1,168thof 1,201
Region100thof 101
Peers445thof 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.