Tatum ISD is a rural school district in East Texas in Rusk County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 40.7% white and 62% 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-Distant
ESC Region
Kilgore
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The base average teaching salary was
$64,693
in 2025,
up
$16,407
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
$56,197per year
+$15,954
since 2015
State278thof 1,081
Region8thof 93
Peers48thof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$50,746per year
+$8,709
since 2015
State600thof 1,182
Region24thof 100
Peers116thof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$68,097per year
+$16,050
since 2015
State185thof 1,191
Region8thof 101
Peers28thof 167
All teachers
$64,693per year
+$16,407
since 2015
State198thof 1,201
Region7thof 101
Peers33rdof 167
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$56,197per year
State278thof 1,081
Region8thof 93
Peers48thof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$50,746per year
State600thof 1,182
Region24thof 100
Peers116thof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$68,097per year
State185thof 1,191
Region8thof 101
Peers28thof 167
All teachers
$64,693per year
State198thof 1,201
Region7thof 101
Peers33rdof 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.