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
Highest-paid first / page 12
Gifted/Houston County Board of Education
Mary Hodge is a Gifted at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $98,586.
Gifted High/Houston County Board of Education
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Dawn Knapek holds the role of Gifted High at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,561.
Grade 8 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
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At Houston County Board of Education, Edlena Dantes serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,461.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Washella Simmons works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Houston County Board of Education. Washella earned $98,458 in 2025.
Gifted/Houston County Board of Education
Annie Stephens holds the role of Gifted at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,426.
Grade 1 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Michele Scannell holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,341.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
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Sylvia Mitchell is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $98,301.
Special Education Interrelated/Houston County Board of Education
At Houston County Board of Education, Aricia Pridgen-Ussery serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,193.
Instructional Specialist/Houston County Board of Education
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At Houston County Board of Education, Tiffani Dunford serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,148.
Auditor/Houston County Board of Education
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Tove Daoust is a Auditor at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $98,136.
Assistant Principal/Houston County Board of Education
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At Houston County Board of Education, Amanda Bennett serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,106.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
June Glover is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $98,102.
Early Intervention Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Ginger Mccranie is a Early Intervention Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $98,056.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Houston County Board of Education
Amy Brown holds the role of Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,045.
Special Education Interrelated/Houston County Board of Education
At Houston County Board of Education, Latonja Davis serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,042.
Esol Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Jennifer Nash holds the role of Esol Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,016.
Grade 7 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
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Demetria Hayes is a Grade 7 Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $97,961.
Vocational/Houston County Board of Education
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Charles Lineberger works as a Vocational for Houston County Board of Education. Charles earned $97,940 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Houston County Board of Education
Debra Rankin is a Special Education Interrelated at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $97,883.
Grade 1 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Deanna Mcelheny works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Houston County Board of Education. Deanna earned $97,861 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Houston County Board of Education
Heather Chang works as a Special Education Interrelated for Houston County Board of Education. Heather earned $97,848 in 2025.
Literacy Coach/Houston County Board of Education
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Sarah Draper works as a Literacy Coach for Houston County Board of Education. Sarah earned $97,842 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Houston County Board of Education
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Sara Dean is a Instructional Specialist at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $97,834.
Gifted High/Houston County Board of Education
At Houston County Board of Education, Kristina Cannon serves as a Gifted High. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,834.
Gifted High/Houston County Board of Education
Megan Jones is a Gifted High at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $97,827.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
At Houston County Board of Education, Brendolyn Lowery serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,825.
Assistant Principal/Houston County Board of Education
Jessica Augsburger is a Assistant Principal at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $97,789.
Teacher of Mild Intellectual/Houston County Board of Education
Christopher Kothe holds the role of Teacher of Mild Intellectual at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,772.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Houston County Board of Education
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At Houston County Board of Education, Sheri Pfeuffer serves as a Librarian/Media Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,724.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Houston County Board of Education
Joy Stuerman works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Houston County Board of Education. Joy earned $97,709 in 2025.
Gifted/Houston County Board of Education
At Houston County Board of Education, Kristi Parsons serves as a Gifted. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,696.
Teacher of Profound Intellectual/Houston County Board of Education
Alicia Denk holds the role of Teacher of Profound Intellectual at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,673.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Jacquelynne Short holds the role of Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,651.
Special Education Interrelated/Houston County Board of Education
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Amanda Heavner holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,635.
Grade 8 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Amanda Calhoun holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,581.
Gifted/Houston County Board of Education
Valarie Allen holds the role of Gifted at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,563.
Special Education Interrelated/Houston County Board of Education
Audra Whitley is a Special Education Interrelated at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $97,561.
Grade 6 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
At Houston County Board of Education, Vanessa Bundrage serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,561.
Gifted/Houston County Board of Education
Lia Evans works as a Gifted for Houston County Board of Education. Lia earned $97,515 in 2025.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Alicia King is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $97,496.