Thorndale ISD is a rural school district in Central Texas in Milam County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 66.1% white and 43.7% 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
Austin
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The base average teaching salary was
$60,986
in 2025,
up
$15,818
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
$48,343per year
+$14,198
since 2015
State652ndof 1,081
Region49thof 58
Peers148thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$48,557per year
+$12,882
since 2015
State737thof 1,182
Region59thof 68
Peers165thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$62,426per year
+$15,099
since 2015
State560thof 1,191
Region30thof 68
Peers150thof 463
All teachers
$60,986per year
+$15,818
since 2015
State397thof 1,201
Region21stof 68
Peers78thof 463
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$48,343per year
State652ndof 1,081
Region49thof 58
Peers148thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$48,557per year
State737thof 1,182
Region59thof 68
Peers165thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$62,426per year
State560thof 1,191
Region30thof 68
Peers150thof 463
All teachers
$60,986per year
State397thof 1,201
Region21stof 68
Peers78thof 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.