Paradise ISD is a rural school district in North Central Texas in Wise County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 79% white and 24.8% 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-Distant
ESC Region
Fort Worth
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The base average teaching salary was
$59,178
in 2025,
up
$10,099
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
$39,568per year
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State961stof 1,081
Region77thof 86
Peers156thof 174
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$46,650per year
+$9,269
since 2015
State839thof 1,182
Region75thof 91
Peers133rdof 180
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$61,792per year
+$11,194
since 2015
State612thof 1,191
Region67thof 92
Peers90thof 180
All teachers
$59,178per year
+$10,099
since 2015
State528thof 1,201
Region54thof 92
Peers68thof 181
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$39,568per year
State961stof 1,081
Region77thof 86
Peers156thof 174
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$46,650per year
State839thof 1,182
Region75thof 91
Peers133rdof 180
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$61,792per year
State612thof 1,191
Region67thof 92
Peers90thof 180
All teachers
$59,178per year
State528thof 1,201
Region54thof 92
Peers68thof 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.