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 7
Finance/Business Personnel/Newton County Board of Education
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At Newton County Board of Education, Lawanda Cobb serves as a Finance/Business Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,589.
Behavior Support Specialist (Certified)/Newton County Board of Education
Markelia Blair is a Behavior Support Specialist (Certified) at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,587.
High School Counselor/Newton County Board of Education
Tracy Edwards holds the role of High School Counselor at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,571.
Instructional Specialist/Newton County Board of Education
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Jacqueline Hennings is a Instructional Specialist at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,327.
Technology Specialist/Newton County Board of Education
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Rutho Occilien-Similien is a Technology Specialist at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,304.
Assistant Principal/Newton County Board of Education
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Lancelot Gittens works as a Assistant Principal for Newton County Board of Education. Lancelot earned $95,237 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
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Tawanna Shields holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,104.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Newton County Board of Education
Trina Arrington works as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 for Newton County Board of Education. Trina earned $94,968 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Juli-Ette Goldston is a Grade 1 Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,815.
Assistant Principal/Newton County Board of Education
Ember Lumpkin holds the role of Assistant Principal at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,708.
Rvi Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
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Loineda Peters is a Rvi Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,668.
Behavior Support Specialist (Certified)/Newton County Board of Education
Kristie Howard holds the role of Behavior Support Specialist (Certified) at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,609.
Occupational Therapist/Newton County Board of Education
Jennifer Sorrow works as a Occupational Therapist for Newton County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $94,605 in 2025.
Technology Specialist/Newton County Board of Education
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Ryan Stapp works as a Technology Specialist for Newton County Board of Education. Ryan earned $94,557 in 2025.
Vocational/Newton County Board of Education
Raymont Burke works as a Vocational for Newton County Board of Education. Raymont earned $94,547 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Newton County Board of Education
Alice Brown works as a Instructional Specialist for Newton County Board of Education. Alice earned $94,429 in 2025.
Military Science Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
At Newton County Board of Education, Jermaine Vereen serves as a Military Science Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,379.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Newton County Board of Education
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Allison Pittman works as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 for Newton County Board of Education. Allison earned $94,378 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Alysa Davis holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,367.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Christopher Edgar is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,352.
Behavior Support Specialist (Certified)/Newton County Board of Education
Yolanda Calhoun is a Behavior Support Specialist (Certified) at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,266.
In-School Susp Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
John Howell works as a In-School Susp Teacher for Newton County Board of Education. John earned $94,212 in 2025.
Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral/Newton County Board of Education
Renee Anderson is a Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,057.
Kindergarten Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Rebecca Loyd holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,024.
Special Education Interrelated/Newton County Board of Education
Derykka Miller is a Special Education Interrelated at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $93,993.
Special Education Specialist/Newton County Board of Education
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Karla Simpson holds the role of Special Education Specialist at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,945.
Occupational Therapist/Newton County Board of Education
At Newton County Board of Education, Laverne Shelton serves as a Occupational Therapist. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,909.
Middle School Counselor/Newton County Board of Education
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Jutrina Nickson holds the role of Middle School Counselor at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,853.
High School Counselor/Newton County Board of Education
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Gwendolyn Strong works as a High School Counselor for Newton County Board of Education. Gwendolyn earned $93,799 in 2025.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
At Newton County Board of Education, Bettina Martin serves as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,708.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Heather Landers holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,636.
Special Education Interrelated/Newton County Board of Education
At Newton County Board of Education, Laura Chism serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,605.
School Food Service Manager/Newton County Board of Education
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Tanesha Baker is a School Food Service Manager at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $93,517.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Yolanda Canty is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $93,434.
Esol Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Montrez Stephens is a Esol Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $93,365.
Grade 7 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Yolanda Smith works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Newton County Board of Education. Yolanda earned $93,224 in 2025.
Technology Specialist/Newton County Board of Education
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At Newton County Board of Education, Shanta Law serves as a Technology Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,217.
Special Education Interrelated/Newton County Board of Education
Rhonda Stephen works as a Special Education Interrelated for Newton County Board of Education. Rhonda earned $93,174 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Nikki Arnold is a Grade 4 Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $93,024.
Assistant Principal/Newton County Board of Education
Gina Jones works as a Assistant Principal for Newton County Board of Education. Gina earned $92,984 in 2025.