Plains ISD is a rural school district in Northwest Texas in Yoakum County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 71.5% Hispanic and 59.2% 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-Remote
ESC Region
Lubbock
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The base average teaching salary was
$57,944
in 2025,
up
$4,302
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
$55,442per year
—
State307thof 1,081
Region7thof 51
Peers59thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$48,122per year
+$12,211
since 2015
State772ndof 1,182
Region13thof 60
Peers179thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$60,818per year
+$5,514
since 2015
State692ndof 1,191
Region18thof 59
Peers205thof 463
All teachers
$57,944per year
+$4,302
since 2015
State629thof 1,201
Region13thof 60
Peers169thof 463
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$55,442per year
State307thof 1,081
Region7thof 51
Peers59thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$48,122per year
State772ndof 1,182
Region13thof 60
Peers179thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$60,818per year
State692ndof 1,191
Region18thof 59
Peers205thof 463
All teachers
$57,944per year
State629thof 1,201
Region13thof 60
Peers169thof 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.