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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 6
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
At Decatur County Board of Education, Kelvin Wells serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,487.
Special Education Interrelated/Decatur County Board of Education
Jacqueline Barefoot works as a Special Education Interrelated for Decatur County Board of Education. Jacqueline earned $63,437 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
At Decatur County Board of Education, Tia Lewis serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,425.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Patricia Taylor works as a Middle School Explor Teacher for Decatur County Board of Education. Patricia earned $63,350 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
At Decatur County Board of Education, Laura Hutchins serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,350.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
At Decatur County Board of Education, Jodie Medley serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,171.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Decatur County Board of Education
Georgia Wilson holds the role of Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,048.
Grade 2 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Shanteria Wynn works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Decatur County Board of Education. Shanteria earned $63,043 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Decatur County Board of Education
Brandy Atkinson works as a Special Education Interrelated for Decatur County Board of Education. Brandy earned $62,956 in 2025.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Kendra Brown holds the role of Lottery Pre-School Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,741.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Donna Powell is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $62,562.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Allison Matthews holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,537.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Mark Henson is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $62,498.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Amy Worsley works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Decatur County Board of Education. Amy earned $62,462 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Libby Wheeler holds the role of Grade 7 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,437.
Grade 1 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
At Decatur County Board of Education, Melissa Causey serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,437.
Grade 8 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Patricia Harrison is a Grade 8 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $62,437.
Grade 6 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Adrienne Harrison works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Decatur County Board of Education. Adrienne earned $62,190 in 2025.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Janie Reynolds holds the role of Lottery Pre-School Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,188.
Grade 3 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Melissa Benton holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,153.
Grade 4 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Amanda Gossett works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Decatur County Board of Education. Amanda earned $62,078 in 2025.
Gifted/Decatur County Board of Education
At Decatur County Board of Education, Amber Taylor serves as a Gifted. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,823.
Grade 2 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Nicole Hall holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,823.
Work Based Learning (Wbl)Teacher (School Level)/Decatur County Board of Education
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At Decatur County Board of Education, Mycla Palmer serves as a Work Based Learning (Wbl)Teacher (School Level). Their 2025 pay totaled $61,730.
Grade 4 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Shanna Kennedy holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,669.
Technology Specialist/Decatur County Board of Education
Levandis Keaton holds the role of Technology Specialist at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,662.
Public Relations Personnel/Decatur County Board of Education
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At Decatur County Board of Education, Ana Baty serves as a Public Relations Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,602.
Grade 1 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Courtney Williams holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,410.
Teacher of Severe Intellectual/Decatur County Board of Education
Trista Jones works as a Teacher of Severe Intellectual for Decatur County Board of Education. Trista earned $61,381 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Tommy Harper holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,142.
Vocational/Decatur County Board of Education
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William Lovering works as a Vocational for Decatur County Board of Education. William earned $61,053 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Rhonda Farmer holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,943.
School Resource Officer/Decatur County Board of Education
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Anthony Stubbs is a School Resource Officer at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,752.
Grade 3 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Valerie Stubbs works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Decatur County Board of Education. Valerie earned $60,701 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Decatur County Board of Education
Amy Walls holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,695.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Decatur County Board of Education
Joel Hughes holds the role of Plant Operations Director/Mgr at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,693.
Esol Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Candace Merkison works as a Esol Teacher for Decatur County Board of Education. Candace earned $60,524 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Donnie Coxwell holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,460.
Esol Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Charlotte Thomas works as a Esol Teacher for Decatur County Board of Education. Charlotte earned $60,450 in 2025.
Technology Specialist/Decatur County Board of Education
Chad Griffin works as a Technology Specialist for Decatur County Board of Education. Chad earned $60,396 in 2025.