Wharton ISD is a community school district in Southeastern Texas in Wharton County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 62.7% Hispanic and 75.6% 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
Non-metropolitan Stable
NCES Type
Town-Distant
ESC Region
Victoria
Classifications are used to compare and support schools. Learn more
The base average teaching salary was
$57,770
in 2025,
up
$12,026
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
$52,773per year
+$7,967
since 2015
State442ndof 1,081
Region8thof 36
Peers47thof 174
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$54,771per year
+$13,314
since 2015
State404thof 1,182
Region5thof 33
Peers45thof 180
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$64,369per year
+$16,611
since 2015
State400thof 1,191
Region9thof 36
Peers45thof 180
All teachers
$57,770per year
+$12,026
since 2015
State649thof 1,201
Region18thof 37
Peers95thof 181
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$52,773per year
State442ndof 1,081
Region8thof 36
Peers47thof 174
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$54,771per year
State404thof 1,182
Region5thof 33
Peers45thof 180
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$64,369per year
State400thof 1,191
Region9thof 36
Peers45thof 180
All teachers
$57,770per year
State649thof 1,201
Region18thof 37
Peers95thof 181
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.