Wheeler ISD is a rural school district in Texas Panhandle in Wheeler County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 52.5% Hispanic and 67.5% 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-Remote
ESC Region
Amarillo
Classifications are used to compare and support schools. Learn more
The base average teaching salary was
$55,357
in 2025,
up
$10,968
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
$61,240per year
—
State110thof 1,081
Region2ndof 44
Peers21stof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$38,607per year
+$1,318
since 2015
State1,151stof 1,182
Region54thof 60
Peers433rdof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$57,648per year
+$10,487
since 2015
State974thof 1,191
Region36thof 60
Peers344thof 463
All teachers
$55,357per year
+$10,968
since 2015
State849thof 1,201
Region28thof 60
Peers263rdof 463
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$61,240per year
State110thof 1,081
Region2ndof 44
Peers21stof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$38,607per year
State1,151stof 1,182
Region54thof 60
Peers433rdof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$57,648per year
State974thof 1,191
Region36thof 60
Peers344thof 463
All teachers
$55,357per year
State849thof 1,201
Region28thof 60
Peers263rdof 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.