Dayton ISD is a community school district in Southeast Texas in Liberty County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 50.1% Hispanic and 72.2% 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
Town-Distant
ESC Region
Houston
Classifications are used to compare and support schools. Learn more
The base average teaching salary was
$62,762
in 2025,
up
$13,962
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
$60,468per year
+$15,464
since 2015
State135thof 1,081
Region39thof 81
Peers20thof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$61,487per year
+$15,019
since 2015
State132ndof 1,182
Region41stof 83
Peers24thof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$64,753per year
+$13,885
since 2015
State377thof 1,191
Region64thof 83
Peers63rdof 167
All teachers
$62,762per year
+$13,962
since 2015
State289thof 1,201
Region55thof 87
Peers52ndof 167
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$60,468per year
State135thof 1,081
Region39thof 81
Peers20thof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$61,487per year
State132ndof 1,182
Region41stof 83
Peers24thof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$64,753per year
State377thof 1,191
Region64thof 83
Peers63rdof 167
All teachers
$62,762per year
State289thof 1,201
Region55thof 87
Peers52ndof 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.