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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 16
Facilitator/Newton County Board of Education
Addison Cook works as a Facilitator for Newton County Board of Education. Addison earned $81,042 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Shameka Howell is a Grade 1 Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,979.
School Resource Officer/Newton County Board of Education
Deddric Ridley works as a School Resource Officer for Newton County Board of Education. Deddric earned $80,959 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Newton County Board of Education
At Newton County Board of Education, Buffy Day serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,942.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Julia Kerr holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,936.
Grade 1 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Wendy Joseph is a Grade 1 Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,881.
Special Education Interrelated/Newton County Board of Education
At Newton County Board of Education, Bobby Maddox serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,881.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Vanessa Kracht is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,816.
Grade 4 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Winston Palmer holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,799.
Grade 4 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Elizabeth Rogers holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,794.
Technology Specialist/Newton County Board of Education
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Natasha Blades is a Technology Specialist at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,763.
Grade 5 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Cheryl Thomas is a Grade 5 Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,699.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Julie Hodges is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,683.
Kindergarten Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Nancy Costley is a Kindergarten Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,683.
Grade 5 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Stephanie Thomas works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Newton County Board of Education. Stephanie earned $80,673 in 2025.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Kimberly Brewer works as a Lottery Pre-School Teacher for Newton County Board of Education. Kimberly earned $80,609 in 2025.
School Social Worker/Newton County Board of Education
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Nicole Jordan Pullens is a School Social Worker at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,572.
Graduation Specialist/Newton County Board of Education
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Stephen Woodall works as a Graduation Specialist for Newton County Board of Education. Stephen earned $80,567 in 2025.
Behavior Support Specialist (Certified)/Newton County Board of Education
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Carol Landgrebe is a Behavior Support Specialist (Certified) at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,559.
Transportation Mechanic/Newton County Board of Education
At Newton County Board of Education, Joshua Secrest serves as a Transportation Mechanic. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,518.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Daphne Rowe is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,505.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Newton County Board of Education
Iris Owensby holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,492.
Grade 7 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Veronica Houssel is a Grade 7 Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,456.
Assistant Principal/Newton County Board of Education
At Newton County Board of Education, Brandon Parham serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,375.
Grade 3 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Gerl Benson is a Grade 3 Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,344.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Claudia Sauls works as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher for Newton County Board of Education. Claudia earned $80,293 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Newton County Board of Education
Cicely Keller holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,281.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Prince Onibokun holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,145.
Kindergarten Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
At Newton County Board of Education, Cametrese Watkins serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,072.
Grade 6 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Tammy White works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Newton County Board of Education. Tammy earned $80,019 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Decoda Buckley works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Newton County Board of Education. Decoda earned $80,019 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
At Newton County Board of Education, Gemariah Clark serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,840.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Arthur Anderson holds the role of Middle School Explor Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,838.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Maggie Johnston works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Newton County Board of Education. Maggie earned $79,817 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
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Lori Banks works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Newton County Board of Education. Lori earned $79,806 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Newton County Board of Education
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Jasmine Howard is a Instructional Specialist at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $79,806.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Heather Hawk works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Newton County Board of Education. Heather earned $79,758 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
At Newton County Board of Education, Kirsten Standen serves as a Grade 7 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,742.
Grade 9 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Heather Mathews works as a Grade 9 Teacher for Newton County Board of Education. Heather earned $79,738 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
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Brian Thompson is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $79,728.