Rising Star ISD is a rural school district in West-Central Texas in Eastland County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 76.2% white and 61.9% 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
Abilene
Classifications are used to compare and support schools. Learn more
The base average teaching salary was
$49,450
in 2025,
up
$10,781
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
$41,134per year
+$11,332
since 2015
State920thof 1,081
Region19thof 36
Peers270thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$44,311per year
+$12,320
since 2015
State956thof 1,182
Region21stof 42
Peers294thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$54,893per year
+$11,779
since 2015
State1,114thof 1,191
Region41stof 43
Peers423rdof 463
All teachers
$49,450per year
+$10,781
since 2015
State1,141stof 1,201
Region40thof 43
Peers426thof 463
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$41,134per year
State920thof 1,081
Region19thof 36
Peers270thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$44,311per year
State956thof 1,182
Region21stof 42
Peers294thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$54,893per year
State1,114thof 1,191
Region41stof 43
Peers423rdof 463
All teachers
$49,450per year
State1,141stof 1,201
Region40thof 43
Peers426thof 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.