Winona ISD is a rural school district in East Texas in Smith County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 40.2% Hispanic and 79.6% 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-Fringe
ESC Region
Kilgore
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The base average teaching salary was
$58,116
in 2025,
up
$15,426
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
$46,110per year
+$10,326
since 2015
State744thof 1,081
Region47thof 93
Peers135thof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$49,309per year
+$12,081
since 2015
State697thof 1,182
Region36thof 100
Peers134thof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$60,977per year
+$15,692
since 2015
State678thof 1,191
Region40thof 101
Peers115thof 167
All teachers
$58,116per year
+$15,426
since 2015
State616thof 1,201
Region36thof 101
Peers111thof 167
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$46,110per year
State744thof 1,081
Region47thof 93
Peers135thof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$49,309per year
State697thof 1,182
Region36thof 100
Peers134thof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$60,977per year
State678thof 1,191
Region40thof 101
Peers115thof 167
All teachers
$58,116per year
State616thof 1,201
Region36thof 101
Peers111thof 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.