Petersburg ISD is a rural school district in Northwest Texas in Hale County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 69.6% Hispanic and 77.4% 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
Lubbock
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The base average teaching salary was
$54,347
in 2025,
up
$12,028
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
$45,170per year
+$10,078
since 2015
State787thof 1,081
Region21stof 51
Peers202ndof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$46,309per year
+$8,469
since 2015
State858thof 1,182
Region21stof 60
Peers229thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$60,544per year
+$13,349
since 2015
State713thof 1,191
Region19thof 59
Peers215thof 463
All teachers
$54,347per year
+$12,028
since 2015
State920thof 1,201
Region29thof 60
Peers299thof 463
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$45,170per year
State787thof 1,081
Region21stof 51
Peers202ndof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$46,309per year
State858thof 1,182
Region21stof 60
Peers229thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$60,544per year
State713thof 1,191
Region19thof 59
Peers215thof 463
All teachers
$54,347per year
State920thof 1,201
Region29thof 60
Peers299thof 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.