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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Military Science Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Scott Griggs holds the role of Military Science Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,090.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Mary Boutwell holds the role of Middle School Explor Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,225.
Grade 1 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Alisa Haynes holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,019.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Porche Chavers holds the role of Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,869.
School Social Worker/Decatur County Board of Education
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Recarlo Williams works as a School Social Worker for Decatur County Board of Education. Recarlo earned $73,776 in 2025.
Teacher of Hearing Impaired Student/Decatur County Board of Education
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Rochelle Cochran holds the role of Teacher of Hearing Impaired Student at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,754.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Decatur County Board of Education
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Brandi Deal works as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 for Decatur County Board of Education. Brandi earned $73,674 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Lacia Sadler works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Decatur County Board of Education. Lacia earned $73,672 in 2025.
School Resource Officer/Decatur County Board of Education
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Marvin Knight works as a School Resource Officer for Decatur County Board of Education. Marvin earned $73,564 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Lea Hawkins holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,909.
Grade 6 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Tearrence Quarterman holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,796.
Special Education Interrelated/Decatur County Board of Education
Kimberly Johnson holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,664.
Food Service Administrator/Decatur County Board of Education
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At Decatur County Board of Education, Juanita Floyd serves as a Food Service Administrator. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,585.
Middle School Counselor/Decatur County Board of Education
At Decatur County Board of Education, Star Brown serves as a Middle School Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,578.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Decatur County Board of Education
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Samantha Palmer is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $72,371.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Decatur County Board of Education
Winde Farrington is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $72,131.
Gifted High/Decatur County Board of Education
Bobby Daniels is a Gifted High at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $72,001.
Grade 1 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Cristin Johnston holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,800.
Special Education Interrelated/Decatur County Board of Education
At Decatur County Board of Education, Peyton Jordan serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,729.
Vocational/Decatur County Board of Education
At Decatur County Board of Education, Deborah Thompson serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,700.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Sally Hawthorne holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,322.
Special Education Interrelated/Decatur County Board of Education
At Decatur County Board of Education, Vera Mathews serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,231.
Diagnostician/Decatur County Board of Education
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Kimberly Adams holds the role of Diagnostician at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,231.
High School Counselor/Decatur County Board of Education
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Mary Waggoner is a High School Counselor at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,115.
Kindergarten Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Otha Backey is a Kindergarten Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,029.
Gifted High/Decatur County Board of Education
Erica Farmer works as a Gifted High for Decatur County Board of Education. Erica earned $71,011 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Ashley Strickland holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,996.