Wells ISD is a rural school district in East Texas in Cherokee County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 73.3% white and 70.3% 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
Kilgore
Classifications are used to compare and support schools. Learn more
The base average teaching salary was
$52,161
in 2025,
up
$13,001
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
$38,783per year
+$4,332
since 2015
State982ndof 1,081
Region80thof 93
Peers311thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$44,719per year
+$10,384
since 2015
State938thof 1,182
Region72ndof 100
Peers282ndof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$55,838per year
+$13,127
since 2015
State1,075thof 1,191
Region92ndof 101
Peers400thof 463
All teachers
$52,161per year
+$13,001
since 2015
State1,048thof 1,201
Region88thof 101
Peers373rdof 463
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$38,783per year
State982ndof 1,081
Region80thof 93
Peers311thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$44,719per year
State938thof 1,182
Region72ndof 100
Peers282ndof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$55,838per year
State1,075thof 1,191
Region92ndof 101
Peers400thof 463
All teachers
$52,161per year
State1,048thof 1,201
Region88thof 101
Peers373rdof 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.