Panhandle ISD is a rural school district in Texas Panhandle in Carson County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 80.8% white and 19.2% 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
Rural
NCES Type
Rural-Distant
ESC Region
Amarillo
Classifications are used to compare and support schools. Learn more
The base average teaching salary was
$55,989
in 2025,
up
$9,933
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
$40,939per year
+$6,079
since 2015
State927thof 1,081
Region29thof 44
Peers274thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$47,059per year
+$11,342
since 2015
State821stof 1,182
Region19thof 60
Peers209thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$60,047per year
+$12,502
since 2015
State757thof 1,191
Region25thof 60
Peers233rdof 463
All teachers
$55,989per year
+$9,933
since 2015
State791stof 1,201
Region25thof 60
Peers237thof 463
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$40,939per year
State927thof 1,081
Region29thof 44
Peers274thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$47,059per year
State821stof 1,182
Region19thof 60
Peers209thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$60,047per year
State757thof 1,191
Region25thof 60
Peers233rdof 463
All teachers
$55,989per year
State791stof 1,201
Region25thof 60
Peers237thof 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.