Sundown 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 54.9% Hispanic and 41.9% 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-Distant
ESC Region
Lubbock
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The base average teaching salary was
$58,687
in 2025,
up
$5,728
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
$53,800per year
+$3,800
since 2015
State387thof 1,081
Region9thof 51
Peers74thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$49,431per year
+$11,156
since 2015
State690thof 1,182
Region9thof 60
Peers138thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$61,815per year
+$6,838
since 2015
State610thof 1,191
Region15thof 59
Peers168thof 463
All teachers
$58,687per year
+$5,728
since 2015
State566thof 1,201
Region11thof 60
Peers142ndof 463
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$53,800per year
State387thof 1,081
Region9thof 51
Peers74thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$49,431per year
State690thof 1,182
Region9thof 60
Peers138thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$61,815per year
State610thof 1,191
Region15thof 59
Peers168thof 463
All teachers
$58,687per year
State566thof 1,201
Region11thof 60
Peers142ndof 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.