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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Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Decatur County Board of Education
Lora Drake holds the role of Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,418.
Gifted High/Decatur County Board of Education
At Decatur County Board of Education, Benjamin Kelley serves as a Gifted High. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,834.
Grade 7 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Andrew Davidson is a Grade 7 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $55,721.
Esol Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Heather Brown works as a Esol Teacher for Decatur County Board of Education. Heather earned $55,491 in 2025.
Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral/Decatur County Board of Education
Melissa Wynn works as a Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral for Decatur County Board of Education. Melissa earned $55,432 in 2025.
Gifted/Decatur County Board of Education
Jenna Smith is a Gifted at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $55,341.
Grade 1 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Mary Jones holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,268.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
At Decatur County Board of Education, Kristen Morehouse serves as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,193.
Grade 2 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Ashley Sekula holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,118.
Grade 6 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Richard Lewis holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,118.
Grade 6 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Dana Schaaf is a Grade 6 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $55,118.
School Resource Officer/Decatur County Board of Education
Lakatie Walton is a School Resource Officer at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $54,856.
Maintenance Personnel/Decatur County Board of Education
Roger Smith is a Maintenance Personnel at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $54,693.
Transportation Mechanic/Decatur County Board of Education
Andrea Carter works as a Transportation Mechanic for Decatur County Board of Education. Andrea earned $54,503 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
At Decatur County Board of Education, April Hampton serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,002.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Mickie Ard holds the role of Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,002.
Grade 6 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Jamichael Perry is a Grade 6 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $53,986.
Kindergarten Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Leslie Washington holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,793.
Grade 2 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Emily Avery holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,793.
Special Education Interrelated/Decatur County Board of Education
Melissa Siebels works as a Special Education Interrelated for Decatur County Board of Education. Melissa earned $53,677 in 2025.
Graduation Specialist/Decatur County Board of Education
Larry Clark works as a Graduation Specialist for Decatur County Board of Education. Larry earned $53,672 in 2025.
Secretary/Decatur County Board of Education
Jacqueline Burke holds the role of Secretary at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,590.
Special Education Interrelated/Decatur County Board of Education
At Decatur County Board of Education, Shelita Close serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,444.
School Nurse/Decatur County Board of Education
Frances Harrell holds the role of School Nurse at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,402.
Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral/Decatur County Board of Education
Jessica Smith holds the role of Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,173.
School Resource Officer/Decatur County Board of Education
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Vontrail Fletcher works as a School Resource Officer for Decatur County Board of Education. Vontrail earned $53,131 in 2025.
Gifted/Decatur County Board of Education
Randall Moore is a Gifted at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $52,564.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
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Keyla Alvarez is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $52,491.
Grade 7 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Robin Barr is a Grade 7 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $52,452.
Grade 8 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Larry Lowe works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Decatur County Board of Education. Larry earned $52,452 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Decatur County Board of Education
Anthony Middleton is a Special Education Interrelated at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $52,422.
Grade 2 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
At Decatur County Board of Education, Malori Glover serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,111.
Grade 4 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Amy Alday works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Decatur County Board of Education. Amy earned $52,001 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Bailey Driver holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,858.
Special Education Interrelated/Decatur County Board of Education
Lisa Baty is a Special Education Interrelated at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $51,670.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Paul Coleman works as a Middle School Explor Teacher for Decatur County Board of Education. Paul earned $51,503 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Eric Stephens is a Grade 8 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $50,863.
General Administrative Secretary/Clerk/Decatur County Board of Education
Brenda Campbell works as a General Administrative Secretary/Clerk for Decatur County Board of Education. Brenda earned $50,767 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Mashone Fleming works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Decatur County Board of Education. Mashone earned $50,228 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Colt Gardner works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Decatur County Board of Education. Colt earned $49,932 in 2025.