Murchison ISD is a rural school district in East Texas in Henderson County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 71.1% white and 67.4% 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
$57,437
in 2025,
up
$21,090
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
$65,291per year
+$31,393
since 2015
State43rdof 1,081
Region2ndof 93
Peers10thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$43,840per year
+$11,640
since 2015
State980thof 1,182
Region78thof 100
Peers309thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$57,560per year
+$15,548
since 2015
State983rdof 1,191
Region77thof 101
Peers347thof 463
All teachers
$57,437per year
+$21,090
since 2015
State675thof 1,201
Region41stof 101
Peers185thof 463
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$65,291per year
State43rdof 1,081
Region2ndof 93
Peers10thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$43,840per year
State980thof 1,182
Region78thof 100
Peers309thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$57,560per year
State983rdof 1,191
Region77thof 101
Peers347thof 463
All teachers
$57,437per year
State675thof 1,201
Region41stof 101
Peers185thof 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.