Wortham ISD is a rural school district in Central Texas in Freestone County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 55.2% white and 57.8% 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
Waco
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The base average teaching salary was
$52,115
in 2025,
up
$10,904
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
$41,388per year
+$11,211
since 2015
State903rdof 1,081
Region57thof 71
Peers258thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$42,755per year
+$8,459
since 2015
State1,029thof 1,182
Region66thof 80
Peers341stof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$56,707per year
+$10,395
since 2015
State1,033rdof 1,191
Region74thof 81
Peers374thof 463
All teachers
$52,115per year
+$10,904
since 2015
State1,051stof 1,201
Region74thof 81
Peers375thof 463
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$41,388per year
State903rdof 1,081
Region57thof 71
Peers258thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$42,755per year
State1,029thof 1,182
Region66thof 80
Peers341stof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$56,707per year
State1,033rdof 1,191
Region74thof 81
Peers374thof 463
All teachers
$52,115per year
State1,051stof 1,201
Region74thof 81
Peers375thof 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.