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
Highest-paid first / page 4
Gifted High/Ben Hill County Board of Education
John Hadden works as a Gifted High for Ben Hill County Board of Education. John earned $67,863 in 2025.
Elementary Counselor/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Christy Cook holds the role of Elementary Counselor at Ben Hill County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,798.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Curtis Dale works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Ben Hill County Board of Education. Curtis earned $67,778 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Dorinda Braddy works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Ben Hill County Board of Education. Dorinda earned $67,483 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Lisa Daniels holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Ben Hill County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,473.
Instructional Specialist/Ben Hill County Board of Education
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Melissa Rathburn works as a Instructional Specialist for Ben Hill County Board of Education. Melissa earned $67,447 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Mallory Sandiford works as a Instructional Specialist for Ben Hill County Board of Education. Mallory earned $67,103 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Anna Branch works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Ben Hill County Board of Education. Anna earned $66,846 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Misty Harrelson is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Ben Hill County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $66,794.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Krystle Holland is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Ben Hill County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $66,514.
Vocational/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Abby Holt holds the role of Vocational at Ben Hill County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,468.
Pre-School Regular Education Teacher/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Cedric Brown holds the role of Pre-School Regular Education Teacher at Ben Hill County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,183.
High School Counselor/Ben Hill County Board of Education
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Ashley Jernigan works as a High School Counselor for Ben Hill County Board of Education. Ashley earned $66,145 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Ben Hill County Board of Education
At Ben Hill County Board of Education, Ashley Coleman serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,894.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Ben Hill County Board of Education
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Joanie Padgett works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Ben Hill County Board of Education. Joanie earned $65,721 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Ollie White holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Ben Hill County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,400.
Instructional Specialist/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Jahyna Anderson holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Ben Hill County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,269.
Grade 6 Teacher/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Pamela Brown is a Grade 6 Teacher at Ben Hill County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $65,213.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Phillip Moore holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Ben Hill County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,055.
Maintenance Personnel/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Peyton Sutton holds the role of Maintenance Personnel at Ben Hill County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,000.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Ben Hill County Board of Education
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At Ben Hill County Board of Education, Paige Farabow serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,849.
Teacher of Specific Learning/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Shannon Thompson works as a Teacher of Specific Learning for Ben Hill County Board of Education. Shannon earned $64,843 in 2025.
Alternative School Director/Ben Hill County Board of Education
James Curtis works as a Alternative School Director for Ben Hill County Board of Education. James earned $64,324 in 2025.
School Nurse/Ben Hill County Board of Education
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Amanda Dubreuiel is a School Nurse at Ben Hill County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $64,133.
Special Education Interrelated/Ben Hill County Board of Education
At Ben Hill County Board of Education, Christina Mooney serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,098.
Grade 5 Teacher/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Ericka White holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Ben Hill County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,945.
Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral/Ben Hill County Board of Education
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Chrystle Martin holds the role of Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral at Ben Hill County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,910.
Grade 1 Teacher/Ben Hill County Board of Education
At Ben Hill County Board of Education, Katelyn Stubbs serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,885.
Grade 1 Teacher/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Bailey Miller holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Ben Hill County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,689.
Teacher of Specific Learning/Ben Hill County Board of Education
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April Reyes is a Teacher of Specific Learning at Ben Hill County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $63,611.
Grade 7 Teacher/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Linda Ehling is a Grade 7 Teacher at Ben Hill County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $63,232.
Special Education Interrelated/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Shannon Norfleet is a Special Education Interrelated at Ben Hill County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $63,178.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Ben Hill County Board of Education
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At Ben Hill County Board of Education, Debra Hamlin serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,120.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Ben Hill County Board of Education
At Ben Hill County Board of Education, Brendan Pitts serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,996.
School Nurse/Ben Hill County Board of Education
At Ben Hill County Board of Education, Farroll Parten serves as a School Nurse. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,904.
Special Education Interrelated/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Mackenzie Rathburn holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Ben Hill County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,689.
Deputy/Assoc/Assistant Superintendent/Ben Hill County Board of Education
At Ben Hill County Board of Education, James Sirmans serves as a Deputy/Assoc/Assistant Superintendent. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,500.
Grade 8 Teacher/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Timothy Hunt works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Ben Hill County Board of Education. Timothy earned $62,379 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Effie Cowart works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Ben Hill County Board of Education. Effie earned $61,987 in 2025.
Superintendent/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Dawn Clements works as a Superintendent for Ben Hill County Board of Education. Dawn earned $61,820 in 2025.