Southland ISD is a rural school district in Northwest Texas in Garza County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 51.7% white and 66.2% 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
$45,890
in 2025,
up
$5,522
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
$33,660per year
+$5,314
since 2015
State1,055thof 1,081
Region50thof 51
Peers363rdof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$36,835per year
+$6,538
since 2015
State1,172ndof 1,182
Region60thof 60
Peers447thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$52,963per year
+$6,576
since 2015
State1,155thof 1,191
Region55thof 59
Peers447thof 463
All teachers
$45,890per year
+$5,522
since 2015
State1,188thof 1,201
Region57thof 60
Peers457thof 463
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$33,660per year
State1,055thof 1,081
Region50thof 51
Peers363rdof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$36,835per year
State1,172ndof 1,182
Region60thof 60
Peers447thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$52,963per year
State1,155thof 1,191
Region55thof 59
Peers447thof 463
All teachers
$45,890per year
State1,188thof 1,201
Region57thof 60
Peers457thof 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.