Georgia / Cherokee County Board of Education
Agency file
The Cherokee County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 7,481 employees with median total compensation of $52,122; the highest distinct record was $451,049.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 7,481 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($52,122) — 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 $93,107 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $3,593. 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 6
Security Personnel/Security Officer/Cherokee County Board of Education
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At Cherokee County Board of Education, Richard Rich serves as a Security Personnel/Security Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,000.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Meleia Bridenstine works as a Assistant Principal for Cherokee County Board of Education. Meleia earned $104,958 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lawrence Gluckson is a Assistant Principal at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $104,946.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Darold Foote is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $104,906.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Timothy Murray holds the role of Assistant Principal at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,898.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Danielle Gradwell is a Assistant Principal at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $104,856.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amanda Savage holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,746.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Donna Ross works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Cherokee County Board of Education. Donna earned $104,712 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Angela Archer works as a Assistant Principal for Cherokee County Board of Education. Angela earned $104,688 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Derek Engram serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,611.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Clatrina Lane works as a Assistant Principal for Cherokee County Board of Education. Clatrina earned $104,585 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Eliot Galyean works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Cherokee County Board of Education. Eliot earned $104,447 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lisa Funderburk serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,446.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lora Smith works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Lora earned $104,414 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kerri Schmitt holds the role of Assistant Principal at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,346.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amy Murphy is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $104,251.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Chad Smith holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,206.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kristen Honkanen serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,127.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, James Riley serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,077.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Mark Nazemzadeh holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,077.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Peter Vajda holds the role of Assistant Principal at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,807.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Xiaoqing Yang is a Grade 7 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $103,654.
Middle School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Teresa Neal works as a Middle School Counselor for Cherokee County Board of Education. Teresa earned $103,531 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christopher Faucett works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Christopher earned $103,531 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Matthew Jackson holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,531.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sherry Turner is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $103,531.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Laura Hurter serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,471.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Dupoux works as a Assistant Principal for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $103,459 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tracye Bulger holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,417.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Hugh Harvey holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,302.
Behavior Support Specialist (Certified)/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Ernest Whitmarsh serves as a Behavior Support Specialist (Certified). Their 2025 pay totaled $103,230.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jeffrey White holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,154.
Middle School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Mary Gibbs works as a Middle School Counselor for Cherokee County Board of Education. Mary earned $103,154 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Stacy Rich holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,037.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Amanda Latimer serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,979.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Cecil Phillips serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,856.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christopher Stahler is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $102,805.
In-School Susp Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jacqueline Campbell is a In-School Susp Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $102,791.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Garrick Cheyne holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,724.
Instructional Supervisor/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Kelli Cook holds the role of Instructional Supervisor at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,640.