Priority Charter Schools operates open enrollment schools and is based in Central Texas. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 35.9% Hispanic and 61.4% economically disadvantaged.
Charter schools are public schools authorized by the State Board of Education, but unlike independent school districts, their school boards are appointed by their operators, not elected. They still must comply with the Texas Public Information Act and hold public board meetings.
Explore more below to learn about its enrollment and demographic trends over time, the classroom experience, student outcomes and its political environment.
Official classifications
TEA Type
Charter Schools
NCES Type
Suburb-Midsize
ESC Region
Waco
Classifications are used to compare and support schools. Learn more
The base average teaching salary was
$45,478
in 2025,
up
$9,484
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
$39,106per year
+$4,989
since 2015
State972ndof 1,081
Region64thof 71
Peers143rdof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$44,114per year
+$7,013
since 2015
State965thof 1,182
Region58thof 80
Peers153rdof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$52,642per year
+$16,478
since 2015
State1,161stof 1,191
Region81stof 81
Peers153rdof 165
All teachers
$45,478per year
+$9,484
since 2015
State1,190thof 1,201
Region81stof 81
Peers166thof 169
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$39,106per year
State972ndof 1,081
Region64thof 71
Peers143rdof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$44,114per year
State965thof 1,182
Region58thof 80
Peers153rdof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$52,642per year
State1,161stof 1,191
Region81stof 81
Peers153rdof 165
All teachers
$45,478per year
State1,190thof 1,201
Region81stof 81
Peers166thof 169
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.