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 29
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Newton County Board of Education
Sarah Jenkins is a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $63,593.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Newton County Board of Education
Steven Setser is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $63,577.
Grade 3 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
At Newton County Board of Education, Jessica Bigham serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,490.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
At Newton County Board of Education, Melissa Padilla serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,488.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
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At Newton County Board of Education, Lee Shepard serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,474.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Newton County Board of Education
Darissa Mcdaniel is a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $63,457.
Grade 6 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Charmine Price Mitchell works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Newton County Board of Education. Charmine earned $63,352 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Buffy Dilligard is a Kindergarten Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $63,288.
Kindergarten Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Ashley Vines holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,068.
Special Education Interrelated/Newton County Board of Education
Brooke Estes holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,049.
Special Education Interrelated/Newton County Board of Education
James Love holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,022.
Early Intervention Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Emily Ruiz works as a Early Intervention Teacher for Newton County Board of Education. Emily earned $62,997 in 2025.
Maintenance Personnel/Newton County Board of Education
At Newton County Board of Education, David Vandervoet serves as a Maintenance Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,994.
Grade 6 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Leigh Poindexter Burson is a Grade 6 Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $62,957.
Special Education Interrelated/Newton County Board of Education
Phani Golagani holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,920.
Grade 1 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Sierra Benton holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,886.
Special Education Interrelated/Newton County Board of Education
Casey Shubert holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,799.
Special Education Interrelated/Newton County Board of Education
Shadeed Porter-Greenidge holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,782.
School Resource Officer/Newton County Board of Education
Steven Vines is a School Resource Officer at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $62,672.
Grade 5 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Brittany Upshaw is a Grade 5 Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $62,669.
Occupational Therapist/Newton County Board of Education
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Titilayo Hodges is a Occupational Therapist at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $62,638.
Grade 5 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Blake Fox is a Grade 5 Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $62,590.
Special Education Interrelated/Newton County Board of Education
At Newton County Board of Education, Shaenacole Thomas-Dawson serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,577.
Grade 8 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
James Brewer holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,564.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Newton County Board of Education
Isaac Bramblett holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,564.
Other Transportation/Newton County Board of Education
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John Obrien is a Other Transportation at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $62,486.
Special Education Interrelated/Newton County Board of Education
At Newton County Board of Education, Prathima Racharla serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,462.
Special Education Interrelated/Newton County Board of Education
Maria Pass-Hardeman works as a Special Education Interrelated for Newton County Board of Education. Maria earned $62,385 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Newton County Board of Education
Ashley Carnes holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,372.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Ashlyn Lazenby works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Newton County Board of Education. Ashlyn earned $62,372 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
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Brandon Anderson is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $62,372.
School Secretary/Clerk/Newton County Board of Education
At Newton County Board of Education, Kimberly Fincher serves as a School Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,337.
Grade 8 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
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Shakhana Fulton Uzoho holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,322.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Newton County Board of Education
Haley Wigley holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,317.
Grade 5 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Crystal Harris is a Grade 5 Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $62,315.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
At Newton County Board of Education, Taylor Garner serves as a Preschool Special Education Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,291.
School Resource Officer/Newton County Board of Education
Trina Adams is a School Resource Officer at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $62,265.
Maintenance Personnel/Newton County Board of Education
Aaron Shaheed works as a Maintenance Personnel for Newton County Board of Education. Aaron earned $62,154 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Kettia Mckoy holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,120.
Custodial Personnel/Newton County Board of Education
Francis Conway is a Custodial Personnel at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $62,092.