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 43
Instructional Specialist P-8/Houston County Board of Education
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At Houston County Board of Education, Mackenzie Harrelson serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,101.
Grade 3 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
At Houston County Board of Education, Nicole Amen-Ra serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,101.
Grade 4 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Meghan Scharnikow is a Grade 4 Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $74,034.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
At Houston County Board of Education, Brett Taylor serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,033.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
At Houston County Board of Education, Charles Morris serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,015.
Maintenance Personnel/Houston County Board of Education
Justin Randall is a Maintenance Personnel at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $74,013.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Belynda Songer holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,994.
Grade 3 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Jeannie Rodgers works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Houston County Board of Education. Jeannie earned $73,994 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Shelby English is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,978.
Grade 8 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Neandra Thomas holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,946.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Houston County Board of Education
Storm Morse is a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,937.
Grade 2 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Jennifer Wachtel holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,934.
Special Education Interrelated/Houston County Board of Education
Kristin Smith works as a Special Education Interrelated for Houston County Board of Education. Kristin earned $73,933 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
At Houston County Board of Education, Stephanie Moll serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,884.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Donna Hall holds the role of Lottery Pre-School Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,876.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Crystal Chiles is a Preschool Special Education Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,872.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Houston County Board of Education
Valerie Worley is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,842.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Melissa Young works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Houston County Board of Education. Melissa earned $73,784 in 2025.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Leeann Romines is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,784.
Grade 1 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Megan Simmons is a Grade 1 Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,784.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Houston County Board of Education
Allison Williams is a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,783.
Grade 4 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Clifton Mckeever is a Grade 4 Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,754.
Grade 8 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Bailey Turner holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,736.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Ebony Nottingham works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Houston County Board of Education. Ebony earned $73,647 in 2025.
Vocational/Houston County Board of Education
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Marecia Gregory works as a Vocational for Houston County Board of Education. Marecia earned $73,622 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Melissa Stelson is a Grade 8 Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,594.
School Psychologist/Houston County Board of Education
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Maryross Bankson works as a School Psychologist for Houston County Board of Education. Maryross earned $73,567 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Yaimara Diaz Vazquez works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Houston County Board of Education. Yaimara earned $73,504 in 2025.
Teacher of Mild Intellectual/Houston County Board of Education
Allison Morris holds the role of Teacher of Mild Intellectual at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,472.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Amber Aldridge holds the role of Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,397.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
At Houston County Board of Education, Jonna Puryear serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,385.
Special Education Interrelated/Houston County Board of Education
At Houston County Board of Education, Claudia Bell serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,355.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Houston County Board of Education
At Houston County Board of Education, Aubrey Gavin serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,336.
Grade 8 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
At Houston County Board of Education, Asia Freeman serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,333.
Grade 5 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
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Rebecca Kersey works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Houston County Board of Education. Rebecca earned $73,319 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Houston County Board of Education
At Houston County Board of Education, Jeremy Downing serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,299.
Grade 6 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
At Houston County Board of Education, Tunisia Russell serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,287.
Grade 1 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Beth Prater holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,270.
Instructional Specialist/Houston County Board of Education
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Linreccus Hampton works as a Instructional Specialist for Houston County Board of Education. Linreccus earned $73,265 in 2025.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Houston County Board of Education
Amy Stone works as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 for Houston County Board of Education. Amy earned $73,207 in 2025.