Nixon-Smiley CISD is a rural school district in Central Texas in Gonzales County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 73% Hispanic and 71.2% 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
Non-metropolitan Stable
NCES Type
Rural-Remote
ESC Region
Austin
Classifications are used to compare and support schools. Learn more
The base average teaching salary was
$59,711
in 2025,
up
$11,841
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
$50,690per year
+$11,055
since 2015
State549thof 1,081
Region41stof 58
Peers71stof 174
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$50,280per year
+$7,884
since 2015
State634thof 1,182
Region52ndof 68
Peers94thof 180
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$62,273per year
+$10,497
since 2015
State573rdof 1,191
Region34thof 68
Peers81stof 180
All teachers
$59,711per year
+$11,841
since 2015
State491stof 1,201
Region31stof 68
Peers59thof 181
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$50,690per year
State549thof 1,081
Region41stof 58
Peers71stof 174
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$50,280per year
State634thof 1,182
Region52ndof 68
Peers94thof 180
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$62,273per year
State573rdof 1,191
Region34thof 68
Peers81stof 180
All teachers
$59,711per year
State491stof 1,201
Region31stof 68
Peers59thof 181
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.