Georgia / Jackson County Board of Education
Agency file
The Jackson County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 1,925 employees with median total compensation of $48,156; the highest distinct record was $249,258.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 1,925 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($48,156) — 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 $85,830 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $5,182. 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 11
Grades K-5 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
Michelle Thornton holds the role of Grades K-5 Teacher at Jackson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,720.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
Shannon Green works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Jackson County Board of Education. Shannon earned $74,627 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
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Allie Meeks is a Grade 2 Teacher at Jackson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $74,624.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Jackson County Board of Education
At Jackson County Board of Education, Rebecca Huss serves as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,621.
Grade 2 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
Jennifer Duncan is a Grade 2 Teacher at Jackson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $74,582.
Grade 6 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
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Katie Morris works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Jackson County Board of Education. Katie earned $74,540 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
Sheri Jackson works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Jackson County Board of Education. Sheri earned $74,502 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
Delores Bowen holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Jackson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,481.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Jackson County Board of Education
Thomas Wilcox Iii is a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Jackson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $74,463.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
Amy Farmer is a Grades K-5 Teacher at Jackson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $74,450.
Kindergarten Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
Erin Kilpatrick is a Kindergarten Teacher at Jackson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $74,442.
Grade 1 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
At Jackson County Board of Education, Kelly Ryan serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,439.
Gnets Teacher - Locally Funded/Jackson County Board of Education
At Jackson County Board of Education, Kayla Duncan serves as a Gnets Teacher - Locally Funded. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,404.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
Jason Smith is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Jackson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $74,373.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
Carla Lawrence is a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher at Jackson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $74,332.
Grade 6 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
Caitlin Dalton holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Jackson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,280.
Special Education Interrelated/Jackson County Board of Education
Rachel Craven is a Special Education Interrelated at Jackson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $74,265.
Kindergarten Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
At Jackson County Board of Education, Tracie Penn serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,171.
Grade 4 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
Taylor Ledford holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Jackson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,138.
Esol Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
At Jackson County Board of Education, Ashley Galloway serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,125.
Grade 5 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
Kelly Davidson works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Jackson County Board of Education. Kelly earned $74,082 in 2025.
Teacher of Mild Intellectual/Jackson County Board of Education
Daniel Bailey works as a Teacher of Mild Intellectual for Jackson County Board of Education. Daniel earned $74,064 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
Summer Murphy holds the role of Grades K-5 Teacher at Jackson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,064.
Grade 8 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
Allison Miller works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Jackson County Board of Education. Allison earned $74,064 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
At Jackson County Board of Education, Matthew Allen serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,058.
Vocational/Jackson County Board of Education
Donald Morrison holds the role of Vocational at Jackson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,049.
Grade 6 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
At Jackson County Board of Education, Kong Heu serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,021.
Grade 5 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
Courtney Purcell works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Jackson County Board of Education. Courtney earned $73,940 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
Rebecca Rinckey holds the role of Esol Teacher at Jackson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,938.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
Geoff Lewis works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Jackson County Board of Education. Geoff earned $73,875 in 2025.
Teacher of Mild Intellectual/Jackson County Board of Education
At Jackson County Board of Education, Kasey Knight serves as a Teacher of Mild Intellectual. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,768.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
At Jackson County Board of Education, Melanie Lawhorn serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,636.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
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Robert Daggett works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Jackson County Board of Education. Robert earned $73,567 in 2025.
Teacher of Mild Intellectual/Jackson County Board of Education
At Jackson County Board of Education, Michele Sheets serves as a Teacher of Mild Intellectual. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,565.
School Social Worker/Jackson County Board of Education
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At Jackson County Board of Education, Anastasia Monroe serves as a School Social Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,563.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
Alison Atkins is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Jackson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,533.
Military Science Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
Andrew Keene is a Military Science Teacher at Jackson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,524.
Special Education Interrelated/Jackson County Board of Education
Mary Eich is a Special Education Interrelated at Jackson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,524.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
Matt Tinnell is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Jackson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,487.
Finance/Business Personnel/Jackson County Board of Education
Glenda Campbell holds the role of Finance/Business Personnel at Jackson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,334.