Georgia / Newton County Board of Education
Agency file
The Newton County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 3,551 employees with median total compensation of $37,312; the highest distinct record was $247,805.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 3,551 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($37,312) — 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 $89,928 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $3,060. 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.
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Record list
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Grade 2 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Leslie Dickson is a Grade 2 Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $66,143.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
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At Newton County Board of Education, Manuel Martinez serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,078.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
At Newton County Board of Education, Karissa Whaley serves as a Middle School Explor Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,072.
Elementary Counselor/Newton County Board of Education
Dwayaa Ward works as a Elementary Counselor for Newton County Board of Education. Dwayaa earned $66,057 in 2025.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Newton County Board of Education
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Jesse Daniel is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $65,988.
School Social Worker/Newton County Board of Education
Denetris Hurt holds the role of School Social Worker at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,964.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Newton County Board of Education
Mary Skidmore is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $65,958.
Grade 1 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Althalee Findlay is a Grade 1 Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $65,953.
Grade 3 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
At Newton County Board of Education, Tremelle Brown serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,944.
School Resource Officer/Newton County Board of Education
William Brown works as a School Resource Officer for Newton County Board of Education. William earned $65,915 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
At Newton County Board of Education, Andrea Miller serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,895.
Grade 8 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
At Newton County Board of Education, Kamara Whitening serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,884.
Special Education Interrelated/Newton County Board of Education
Sherrie Surrett works as a Special Education Interrelated for Newton County Board of Education. Sherrie earned $65,874 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Newton County Board of Education
Andrea Tuggle is a Special Education Interrelated at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $65,834.
Teacher of Mild Intellectual/Newton County Board of Education
At Newton County Board of Education, Dawn Davis serves as a Teacher of Mild Intellectual. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,764.
Grade 2 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
At Newton County Board of Education, Marlayna Bryant serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,747.
Kindergarten Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Tricia Akin is a Kindergarten Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $65,565.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Cameisha Francis works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Newton County Board of Education. Cameisha earned $65,542 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Michelle Yarbrough is a Grade 3 Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $65,429.
Teacher of Profound Intellectual/Newton County Board of Education
Kenyatta Floyd works as a Teacher of Profound Intellectual for Newton County Board of Education. Kenyatta earned $65,426 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Marika Foreman holds the role of Grade 7 Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,413.
Grade 3 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Alisha Dickerson works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Newton County Board of Education. Alisha earned $65,372 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Tilman Shannon is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $65,351.
Grade 4 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
At Newton County Board of Education, Jennifer Childs serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,330.
Grade 9 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Carla Parham holds the role of Grade 9 Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,292.
Special Education Interrelated/Newton County Board of Education
At Newton County Board of Education, Shawnequea Ross serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,114.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Lisa Fennell holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,062.
Special Education Interrelated/Newton County Board of Education
Margaret Allen works as a Special Education Interrelated for Newton County Board of Education. Margaret earned $65,033 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Vicki Hutchinson is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $64,977.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Newton County Board of Education
Patrick Johnson is a Plant Operations Director/Mgr at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $64,936.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Nadine Hollins holds the role of Lottery Pre-School Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,904.
Special Education Interrelated/Newton County Board of Education
Kaylah Sutton holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,895.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Jody Peak works as a Preschool Special Education Teacher for Newton County Board of Education. Jody earned $64,881 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
At Newton County Board of Education, Hannah Johnson serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,850.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Tonya Cannon works as a Middle School Explor Teacher for Newton County Board of Education. Tonya earned $64,843 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Lynn Rives holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,838.
Grade 5 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Heather Burford is a Grade 5 Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $64,744.
Grade 5 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Teresa Rouse holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,720.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
At Newton County Board of Education, Laurie Gates serves as a Preschool Special Education Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,697.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
At Newton County Board of Education, Emily Ortiz serves as a Lottery Pre-School Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,647.