Shepherd ISD is a rural school district in East Central Texas in San Jacinto County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 47% white and 73.9% 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
Other Central City Suburban
NCES Type
Rural-Distant
ESC Region
Huntsville
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The base average teaching salary was
$67,286
in 2025,
up
$22,521
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
$61,413per year
+$20,002
since 2015
State104thof 1,081
Region3rdof 57
Peers18thof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$66,798per year
+$26,768
since 2015
State24thof 1,182
Region3rdof 60
Peers5thof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$72,833per year
+$23,881
since 2015
State64thof 1,191
Region3rdof 60
Peers7thof 167
All teachers
$67,286per year
+$22,521
since 2015
State115thof 1,201
Region5thof 60
Peers17thof 167
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$61,413per year
State104thof 1,081
Region3rdof 57
Peers18thof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$66,798per year
State24thof 1,182
Region3rdof 60
Peers5thof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$72,833per year
State64thof 1,191
Region3rdof 60
Peers7thof 167
All teachers
$67,286per year
State115thof 1,201
Region5thof 60
Peers17thof 167
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.