Georgia / Houston County Board of Education
Agency file
The Houston County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 5,717 employees with median total compensation of $41,621; the highest distinct record was $368,092.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 5,717 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($41,621) — 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 $96,361 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $2,940. 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
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Grade 4 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Kristie Blizzard holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,107.
Bus Driver/Houston County Board of Education
Deborah Smith is a Bus Driver at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $75,077.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Houston County Board of Education
Roy Johnson holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,076.
Special Education Interrelated/Houston County Board of Education
Richard Gay works as a Special Education Interrelated for Houston County Board of Education. Richard earned $75,057 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Houston County Board of Education
Brandon Pearce holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,041.
Gifted/Houston County Board of Education
Meara Lesho is a Gifted at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $75,003.
High School Counselor/Houston County Board of Education
At Houston County Board of Education, Alexandria Varlack serves as a High School Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,990.
Grade 7 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Darron Counselman works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Houston County Board of Education. Darron earned $74,984 in 2025.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Rebecca Matthews is a Lottery Pre-School Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $74,957.
Special Education Interrelated/Houston County Board of Education
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Amy Layfield holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,914.
Adapted Phys Education Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
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Jaqueline Randall holds the role of Adapted Phys Education Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,835.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
At Houston County Board of Education, Linda Larimer serves as a Lottery Pre-School Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,803.
Special Education Interrelated/Houston County Board of Education
Renae Ferrari is a Special Education Interrelated at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $74,803.
Kindergarten Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Megan Blythe works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Houston County Board of Education. Megan earned $74,734 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
At Houston County Board of Education, Heather Topping serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,701.
Transportation Mechanic/Houston County Board of Education
Hugh Cross works as a Transportation Mechanic for Houston County Board of Education. Hugh earned $74,670 in 2025.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Houston County Board of Education
At Houston County Board of Education, Jenna Daniel serves as a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,599.
Grade 2 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Sarita Hicks works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Houston County Board of Education. Sarita earned $74,570 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Thalassia Harris is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $74,540.
Special Education Interrelated/Houston County Board of Education
At Houston County Board of Education, Teresa Goodman serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,518.
In-School Susp Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
At Houston County Board of Education, John Carman serves as a In-School Susp Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,513.
Middle School Counselor/Houston County Board of Education
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At Houston County Board of Education, Marcell Ausborn serves as a Middle School Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,513.
Physical Therapist/Houston County Board of Education
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Karen Putman is a Physical Therapist at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $74,464.
Occupational Therapist/Houston County Board of Education
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Lakeshia Ragin holds the role of Occupational Therapist at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,464.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Brittany Edwards works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Houston County Board of Education. Brittany earned $74,456 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Shermaine Pinkard works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Houston County Board of Education. Shermaine earned $74,436 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Timothy Bohnstedt holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,421.
Grade 7 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
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At Houston County Board of Education, Jessica Lebrun serves as a Grade 7 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,414.
Special Education Interrelated/Houston County Board of Education
Connor Whitaker works as a Special Education Interrelated for Houston County Board of Education. Connor earned $74,390 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Houston County Board of Education
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At Houston County Board of Education, Daniel Wood serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,376.
Special Education Interrelated/Houston County Board of Education
Pache Chamberlain holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,368.
Grade 2 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
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Hannah Scroggins holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,358.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Houston County Board of Education
Adrienne Lowe works as a Teacher of Autistic Students for Houston County Board of Education. Adrienne earned $74,350 in 2025.
Gifted/Houston County Board of Education
At Houston County Board of Education, Dawn Stuckey serves as a Gifted. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,349.
Maintenance Personnel/Houston County Board of Education
Ramona Studstill holds the role of Maintenance Personnel at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,327.
Kindergarten Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Ashley Summers works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Houston County Board of Education. Ashley earned $74,301 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
At Houston County Board of Education, Suzanne Knight serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,288.
Special Education Interrelated/Houston County Board of Education
Lisa Kilbourne holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,281.
Special Education Interrelated/Houston County Board of Education
Angela Lee works as a Special Education Interrelated for Houston County Board of Education. Angela earned $74,257 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
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Sarah Dempsey holds the role of Esol Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,234.