Georgia / Gilmer County Board of Education
Agency file
The Gilmer County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 778 employees with median total compensation of $41,948; the highest distinct record was $201,710.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 778 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($41,948) — 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 $84,576 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $3,333. 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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Superintendent/Gilmer County Board of Education
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Hal Ridley is a Superintendent at Gilmer County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $201,710.
Deputy/Assoc/Assistant Superintendent/Gilmer County Board of Education
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Lottie Mitchell is a Deputy/Assoc/Assistant Superintendent at Gilmer County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $135,915.
Principal/Gilmer County Board of Education
Derek Bowen holds the role of Principal at Gilmer County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $132,315.
Technology Director/Gilmer County Board of Education
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John Call is a Technology Director at Gilmer County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $129,282.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Gilmer County Board of Education
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Thomas Griffith is a Plant Operations Director/Mgr at Gilmer County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $128,958.
Principal/Gilmer County Board of Education
Melinda Fonteboa works as a Principal for Gilmer County Board of Education. Melinda earned $128,133 in 2025.
Special Education Director/Gilmer County Board of Education
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Jessica Chastain holds the role of Special Education Director at Gilmer County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,184.
Instructional Supervisor/Gilmer County Board of Education
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Celeste Pike works as a Instructional Supervisor for Gilmer County Board of Education. Celeste earned $122,184 in 2025.
Title I Director/Gilmer County Board of Education
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Lindy Patterson works as a Title I Director for Gilmer County Board of Education. Lindy earned $122,184 in 2025.
Alternative School Director/Gilmer County Board of Education
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James Jones works as a Alternative School Director for Gilmer County Board of Education. James earned $122,184 in 2025.
Principal/Gilmer County Board of Education
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Sarah West is a Principal at Gilmer County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $120,886.
Finance/Business Service Manager/Gilmer County Board of Education
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At Gilmer County Board of Education, Stephanie Reynolds serves as a Finance/Business Service Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,051.
Principal/Gilmer County Board of Education
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Joseph Gearhart holds the role of Principal at Gilmer County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,304.
Principal/Gilmer County Board of Education
Charles Walker is a Principal at Gilmer County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $116,907.
Vocational/Gilmer County Board of Education
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David Bushey works as a Vocational for Gilmer County Board of Education. David earned $115,965 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Gilmer County Board of Education
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Matthew Johnson is a Assistant Principal at Gilmer County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $113,636.
Vocational Director/Gilmer County Board of Education
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Joseph Stoker works as a Vocational Director for Gilmer County Board of Education. Joseph earned $111,161 in 2025.