Tarkington ISD is a rural school district in Southeast Texas in Liberty County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 73.5% white and 58.1% 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
Houston
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The base average teaching salary was
$60,820
in 2025,
up
$10,083
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
$50,500per year
+$8,832
since 2015
State562ndof 1,081
Region74thof 81
Peers103rdof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$55,771per year
+$11,210
since 2015
State353rdof 1,182
Region68thof 83
Peers74thof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$67,527per year
+$14,376
since 2015
State216thof 1,191
Region49thof 83
Peers32ndof 167
All teachers
$60,820per year
+$10,083
since 2015
State406thof 1,201
Region69thof 87
Peers79thof 167
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$50,500per year
State562ndof 1,081
Region74thof 81
Peers103rdof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$55,771per year
State353rdof 1,182
Region68thof 83
Peers74thof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$67,527per year
State216thof 1,191
Region49thof 83
Peers32ndof 167
All teachers
$60,820per year
State406thof 1,201
Region69thof 87
Peers79thof 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.