Ranch Academy operates open enrollment schools and is based in East Texas. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 55.9% white and 84.8% 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
Rural-Distant
ESC Region
Kilgore
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The base average teaching salary was
$62,910
in 2025,
up
$21,033
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
$86,000per year
—
State10thof 1,081
Region1stof 93
Peers6thof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$44,641per year
+$7,441
since 2015
State943rdof 1,182
Region73rdof 100
Peers151stof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$59,869per year
+$16,148
since 2015
State775thof 1,191
Region49thof 101
Peers112thof 165
All teachers
$62,910per year
+$21,033
since 2015
State278thof 1,201
Region10thof 101
Peers46thof 169
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$86,000per year
State10thof 1,081
Region1stof 93
Peers6thof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$44,641per year
State943rdof 1,182
Region73rdof 100
Peers151stof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$59,869per year
State775thof 1,191
Region49thof 101
Peers112thof 165
All teachers
$62,910per year
State278thof 1,201
Region10thof 101
Peers46thof 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.