Smyer ISD is a rural school district in Northwest Texas in Hockley County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 48.2% white and 50% 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
Lubbock
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The base average teaching salary was
$51,291
in 2025,
up
$8,887
since 2015
All teachers
Less than one year of experience
1–5 years of experience
6+ years of experience
Range
Salary
Change
Ranking
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N/A
—
—
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$40,911per year
+$7,715
since 2015
State1,091stof 1,182
Region45thof 60
Peers385thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$53,728per year
+$9,653
since 2015
State1,145thof 1,191
Region52ndof 59
Peers441stof 463
All teachers
$51,291per year
+$8,887
since 2015
State1,088thof 1,201
Region43rdof 60
Peers399thof 463
Range
Salary
Ranking
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Not reported
—
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$40,911per year
State1,091stof 1,182
Region45thof 60
Peers385thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$53,728per year
State1,145thof 1,191
Region52ndof 59
Peers441stof 463
All teachers
$51,291per year
State1,088thof 1,201
Region43rdof 60
Peers399thof 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.