Georgia / Ben Hill County Board of Education
Agency file
The Ben Hill County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 559 employees with median total compensation of $38,568; the highest distinct record was $137,340.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 559 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($38,568) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $76,233 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $3,600. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
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Superintendent/Ben Hill County Board of Education
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At Ben Hill County Board of Education, Stephen Harden serves as a Superintendent. Their 2025 pay totaled $137,340.
Finance/Business Service Manager/Ben Hill County Board of Education
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Natalie King holds the role of Finance/Business Service Manager at Ben Hill County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,000.
Transportation Director/Mgr/Ben Hill County Board of Education
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Tracy Barnes is a Transportation Director/Mgr at Ben Hill County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $118,448.
Principal/Ben Hill County Board of Education
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John Gamble holds the role of Principal at Ben Hill County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $117,755.
Director of School Safety/Ben Hill County Board of Education
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Roger Merritt works as a Director of School Safety for Ben Hill County Board of Education. Roger earned $115,242 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Kevin Pych is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Ben Hill County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $114,197.
Facilitator/Ben Hill County Board of Education
At Ben Hill County Board of Education, Sherard Reynolds serves as a Facilitator. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,573.
Principal/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Amy Sellars works as a Principal for Ben Hill County Board of Education. Amy earned $112,309 in 2025.
Special Education Specialist/Ben Hill County Board of Education
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Angela Wessel is a Special Education Specialist at Ben Hill County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $111,548.
Special Education Specialist/Ben Hill County Board of Education
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At Ben Hill County Board of Education, Kelly Singletary serves as a Special Education Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,465.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Robert Pruitt is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Ben Hill County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $108,129.
Special Education Director/Ben Hill County Board of Education
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David Sims is a Special Education Director at Ben Hill County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $107,292.
Title I Director/Ben Hill County Board of Education
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Jaquetta Brown holds the role of Title I Director at Ben Hill County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,186.
Principal/Ben Hill County Board of Education
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Michael Heitzman holds the role of Principal at Ben Hill County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,444.
Principal/Ben Hill County Board of Education
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Christy Jacobs works as a Principal for Ben Hill County Board of Education. Christy earned $102,857 in 2025.