Richards ISD is a rural school district in East Central Texas in Grimes County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 83.1% white and 31.4% 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
Huntsville
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The base average teaching salary was
$61,260
in 2025,
up
$18,183
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
$52,096per year
+$20,426
since 2015
State475thof 1,081
Region26thof 57
Peers99thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$55,857per year
+$21,790
since 2015
State350thof 1,182
Region16thof 60
Peers31stof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$63,636per year
+$17,170
since 2015
State456thof 1,191
Region24thof 60
Peers118thof 463
All teachers
$61,260per year
+$18,183
since 2015
State376thof 1,201
Region20thof 60
Peers70thof 463
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$52,096per year
State475thof 1,081
Region26thof 57
Peers99thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$55,857per year
State350thof 1,182
Region16thof 60
Peers31stof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$63,636per year
State456thof 1,191
Region24thof 60
Peers118thof 463
All teachers
$61,260per year
State376thof 1,201
Region20thof 60
Peers70thof 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.