Georgia / Decatur County Board of Education
Agency file
The Decatur County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 898 employees with median total compensation of $26,989; the highest distinct record was $179,612.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 898 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($26,989) — 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 $78,000 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $2,490. 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.
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Record list
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Custodial Personnel/Decatur County Board of Education
Eddie Johnson holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,072.
Custodial Personnel/Decatur County Board of Education
Lenorris Harrell is a Custodial Personnel at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $32,785.
Kindergarten Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Reketa Keaton holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,774.
Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5/Decatur County Board of Education
Brian Johns works as a Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5 for Decatur County Board of Education. Brian earned $32,313 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Decatur County Board of Education
At Decatur County Board of Education, Kenneth Myles serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,217.
School Food Service Manager/Decatur County Board of Education
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Ellen Newby is a School Food Service Manager at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $31,679.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Shemelia Barney works as a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher for Decatur County Board of Education. Shemelia earned $31,546 in 2025.
School Food Service Manager/Decatur County Board of Education
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Danita Ornelas is a School Food Service Manager at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $31,506.
School Food Service Manager/Decatur County Board of Education
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Tina Arthur is a School Food Service Manager at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $31,456.
Business Service Secretary/Clerk/Decatur County Board of Education
Sandra Heath holds the role of Business Service Secretary/Clerk at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,452.
Custodial Personnel/Decatur County Board of Education
Dwight Reaves works as a Custodial Personnel for Decatur County Board of Education. Dwight earned $31,365 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Decatur County Board of Education
At Decatur County Board of Education, Gwendolyn Larkin serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,110.
Special Education Bus Aide/Decatur County Board of Education
Kimberly Spooner holds the role of Special Education Bus Aide at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,828.
School Food Service Manager/Decatur County Board of Education
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Monica Porter holds the role of School Food Service Manager at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,733.
School Secretary/Clerk/Decatur County Board of Education
Laura Miller holds the role of School Secretary/Clerk at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,685.
Custodial Personnel/Decatur County Board of Education
Lesley Young holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,671.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Decatur County Board of Education
Marissa Hancock holds the role of Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,644.
Substitute Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Georgette Burke holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,475.
School Secretary/Clerk/Decatur County Board of Education
Peggy Wade is a School Secretary/Clerk at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $30,459.
School Secretary/Clerk/Decatur County Board of Education
Patricia Grubbs is a School Secretary/Clerk at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $30,459.
Substitute Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Debra Freeman is a Substitute Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $30,400.
Special Education Interrelated/Decatur County Board of Education
At Decatur County Board of Education, Nina Jackson serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,362.
Substitute Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Stephanie Willis is a Substitute Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $30,200.
Bus Driver/Decatur County Board of Education
April Conner is a Bus Driver at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $30,188.
Special Education Interrelated/Decatur County Board of Education
Crystal Berry works as a Special Education Interrelated for Decatur County Board of Education. Crystal earned $30,071 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
At Decatur County Board of Education, Beverly Holmes serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,890.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Horace Alday works as a Lottery Pre-School Teacher for Decatur County Board of Education. Horace earned $29,883 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Decatur County Board of Education
Roosevelt Kirkland is a Custodial Personnel at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $29,260.