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 18
Grade 6 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Brandy Darnell works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Houston County Board of Education. Brandy earned $93,768 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Houston County Board of Education
At Houston County Board of Education, Robert Taylor serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,737.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Houston County Board of Education
Billie Fleming is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $93,709.
Esol Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Tracy Thomas holds the role of Esol Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,702.
Literacy Coach/Houston County Board of Education
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Amber Bowling works as a Literacy Coach for Houston County Board of Education. Amber earned $93,696 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Houston County Board of Education
Kimberly Hampton holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,692.
Assistant Principal/Houston County Board of Education
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Kalesia Mcknight is a Assistant Principal at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $93,595.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Steven Layfield works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Houston County Board of Education. Steven earned $93,574 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Melanie Williams works as a Esol Teacher for Houston County Board of Education. Melanie earned $93,567 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Houston County Board of Education
Tonya Holmes is a Special Education Interrelated at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $93,508.
Grade 1 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
At Houston County Board of Education, Debra Bailey serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,492.
Special Education Interrelated/Houston County Board of Education
Marcia Ponsell is a Special Education Interrelated at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $93,492.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Houston County Board of Education
Jennifer Martin holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,492.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
At Houston County Board of Education, Jonathan Mccarty serves as a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,492.
Teacher of Mild Intellectual/Houston County Board of Education
Rebekah Franklin holds the role of Teacher of Mild Intellectual at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,439.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Houston County Board of Education
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Elizabeth Harvey holds the role of Librarian/Media Specialist at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,413.
Grade 1 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Michelle Osborne works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Houston County Board of Education. Michelle earned $93,401 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Houston County Board of Education
Sonja Wright works as a Special Education Interrelated for Houston County Board of Education. Sonja earned $93,393 in 2025.
School Social Worker/Houston County Board of Education
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At Houston County Board of Education, Tangela Brice serves as a School Social Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,391.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
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Olivia Byse-Ross is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $93,361.
School Psychologist/Houston County Board of Education
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Amanda Proffer holds the role of School Psychologist at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,338.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Houston County Board of Education
Michelle Koehle is a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $93,332.
Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
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Sekemia Caldwell-Johnson works as a Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher for Houston County Board of Education. Sekemia earned $93,157 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Houston County Board of Education
Duchess Hunter holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,152.
Occupational Therapist/Houston County Board of Education
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Ansley Bailey is a Occupational Therapist at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $93,000.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Sara Keever is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,909.
Middle School Counselor/Houston County Board of Education
Sheila Conyers is a Middle School Counselor at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,862.
Middle School Counselor/Houston County Board of Education
Susan Faircloth holds the role of Middle School Counselor at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,720.
Assistant Principal/Houston County Board of Education
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Paul Floyd is a Assistant Principal at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,702.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Houston County Board of Education
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Brooks Cumbie is a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,677.
Grade 7 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Melissa Wood works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Houston County Board of Education. Melissa earned $92,675 in 2025.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Christina Paolozzi holds the role of Lottery Pre-School Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,669.
Grade 8 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
At Houston County Board of Education, Carlotta Brown serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,664.
Grade 1 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Mitzi Helms holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,592.
Gifted/Houston County Board of Education
Whitney Dady works as a Gifted for Houston County Board of Education. Whitney earned $92,582 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Houston County Board of Education
At Houston County Board of Education, John Chance serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,566.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Houston County Board of Education
Wendy Edwards holds the role of Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,542.
Other Transportation/Houston County Board of Education
John Tignor works as a Other Transportation for Houston County Board of Education. John earned $92,502 in 2025.
Other Transportation/Houston County Board of Education
Craig Fowler holds the role of Other Transportation at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,502.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Houston County Board of Education
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Juliet Brown holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,499.