Georgia / Dawson County Board of Education
Agency file
The Dawson County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 688 employees with median total compensation of $52,386; the highest distinct record was $174,386.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 688 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($52,386) — 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 $91,266 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $9,222. 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 1
Superintendent/Dawson County Board of Education
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Nicole Lecave holds the role of Superintendent at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $174,386.
School Improvement Specialist/Dawson County Board of Education
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At Dawson County Board of Education, Nathan Hand serves as a School Improvement Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,863.
Special Education Director/Dawson County Board of Education
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Michael Langley holds the role of Special Education Director at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,770.
Director of Student Services/Dawson County Board of Education
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Stephanie Reynolds works as a Director of Student Services for Dawson County Board of Education. Stephanie earned $142,768 in 2025.
Deputy/Assoc/Assistant Superintendent/Dawson County Board of Education
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At Dawson County Board of Education, Hershel Bennett serves as a Deputy/Assoc/Assistant Superintendent. Their 2025 pay totaled $142,565.
Principal/Dawson County Board of Education
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Kimberly Galt holds the role of Principal at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $136,145.
Principal/Dawson County Board of Education
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At Dawson County Board of Education, Michael Negley serves as a Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $135,696.
Food Service Administrator/Dawson County Board of Education
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Scott Richardson is a Food Service Administrator at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $131,117.
School Improvement Specialist/Dawson County Board of Education
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Page Arnette works as a School Improvement Specialist for Dawson County Board of Education. Page earned $131,117 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Sidney Maxwell holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $130,578.
Assistant Principal/Dawson County Board of Education
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Bradley Fowler is a Assistant Principal at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $129,833.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Jonathan Tinsley holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,438.
Assistant Principal/Dawson County Board of Education
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Amy Smith is a Assistant Principal at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $127,083.
Vocational/Dawson County Board of Education
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Keith Pankey is a Vocational at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $126,621.
Principal/Dawson County Board of Education
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Cindy Kinney works as a Principal for Dawson County Board of Education. Cindy earned $126,538 in 2025.
Principal/Dawson County Board of Education
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At Dawson County Board of Education, Kimberly Bennett serves as a Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,538.
Principal/Dawson County Board of Education
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At Dawson County Board of Education, Adam Maroney serves as a Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,538.
Special Education Specialist/Dawson County Board of Education
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At Dawson County Board of Education, Angie Delaney serves as a Special Education Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,619.
Technology Director/Dawson County Board of Education
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At Dawson County Board of Education, Roman Gaddis serves as a Technology Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,049.
Technology Specialist/Dawson County Board of Education
Gail Derose is a Technology Specialist at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $121,956.
Principal/Dawson County Board of Education
Brody Hughes works as a Principal for Dawson County Board of Education. Brody earned $120,351 in 2025.
Personnel/Human Resources Director/Dawson County Board of Education
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Jenna Carpenter works as a Personnel/Human Resources Director for Dawson County Board of Education. Jenna earned $119,936 in 2025.
Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Todd Phillips is a Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $116,460.
Military Science Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Robert Wiley serves as a Military Science Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,607.
Military Science Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Steve Pamplin holds the role of Military Science Teacher at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,612.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Benjamen Edwards serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,163.
Finance/Business Service Manager/Dawson County Board of Education
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Elizabeth Covington holds the role of Finance/Business Service Manager at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,032.
Assistant Principal/Dawson County Board of Education
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Allison Conley holds the role of Assistant Principal at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,023.
Assistant Principal/Dawson County Board of Education
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Tasha Hamil is a Assistant Principal at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $111,400.
Principal/Dawson County Board of Education
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At Dawson County Board of Education, Linda Bearden serves as a Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $110,900.
Director of Child Serve/Dawson County Board of Education
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Amanda Smith is a Director of Child Serve at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $109,589.
Assistant Principal/Dawson County Board of Education
Taylor Cole is a Assistant Principal at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $109,080.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Stephen Cottrell works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dawson County Board of Education. Stephen earned $108,104 in 2025.
High School Counselor/Dawson County Board of Education
Jeanette Higgins works as a High School Counselor for Dawson County Board of Education. Jeanette earned $107,159 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Dawson County Board of Education
Dessica Pritchett holds the role of Assistant Principal at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,380.
Assistant Principal/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Derek Waters serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,938.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Dawson County Board of Education
Kevin Grigsby is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $104,050.
Crossroads Alt School Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Thomas Edwards works as a Crossroads Alt School Teacher for Dawson County Board of Education. Thomas earned $103,787 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
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Linda Sperin works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Dawson County Board of Education. Linda earned $103,403 in 2025.
High School Counselor/Dawson County Board of Education
Kaytie Mashburn works as a High School Counselor for Dawson County Board of Education. Kaytie earned $102,965 in 2025.