Georgia / Polk School District
Agency file
The Polk School District administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 1,299 employees with median total compensation of $49,015; the highest distinct record was $196,000.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 1,299 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($49,015) — 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 $84,200 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $8,990. 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 1
Superintendent/Polk School District
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At Polk School District, Katherine Thomas serves as a Superintendent. Their 2025 pay totaled $196,000.
Deputy/Assoc/Assistant Superintendent/Polk School District
Christopher Lumpkin is a Deputy/Assoc/Assistant Superintendent at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $145,972.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
Biff Parson works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Polk School District. Biff earned $139,901 in 2025.
Principal/Polk School District
Hubert Adams is a Principal at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $139,664.
Principal/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Daniel Wilson serves as a Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,639.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Polk School District
James Abrams is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $126,040.
Vocational Supervisor - School/Polk School District
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Brigitte Tillery works as a Vocational Supervisor - School for Polk School District. Brigitte earned $125,889 in 2025.
Director of Student Services/Polk School District
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At Polk School District, William Williams serves as a Director of Student Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,692.
Vocational Director/Polk School District
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Angela Shuman-Smith holds the role of Vocational Director at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,943.
Title I Director/Polk School District
Johnathan Kirsch holds the role of Title I Director at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,192.
Technology Director/Polk School District
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Nathan Medley holds the role of Technology Director at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,192.
Instructional Supervisor/Polk School District
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Darice Shelton works as a Instructional Supervisor for Polk School District. Darice earned $122,192 in 2025.
Special Education Director/Polk School District
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Julie Moilanen is a Special Education Director at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $121,363.
Principal/Polk School District
Melanie Hyde holds the role of Principal at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $119,194.
Principal/Polk School District
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Wesley Cupp works as a Principal for Polk School District. Wesley earned $118,334 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
Nicholas Sikes is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $115,738.
Principal/Polk School District
Richard Abernathy works as a Principal for Polk School District. Richard earned $115,249 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
Jeremy Ruark holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,884.
Principal/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Bridgett Kirsch serves as a Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,632.
Assistant Principal/Polk School District
Shea Floyd works as a Assistant Principal for Polk School District. Shea earned $112,967 in 2025.
Principal/Polk School District
William Zwingmann holds the role of Principal at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,961.
Principal/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Laura Little serves as a Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,561.
Director of Media Services/Polk School District
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Amanda Hendrix works as a Director of Media Services for Polk School District. Amanda earned $110,317 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Polk School District
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Anthony Wilkinson holds the role of Assistant Principal at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,201.
Principal/Polk School District
Timothy Rowell works as a Principal for Polk School District. Timothy earned $108,576 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Polk School District
Rhett Parson is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $107,905.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
Mike Worthington works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Polk School District. Mike earned $106,545 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Polk School District
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Mark Blalock is a Assistant Principal at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $106,402.
In-School Susp Teacher/Polk School District
Jonathan Thomas works as a In-School Susp Teacher for Polk School District. Jonathan earned $105,889 in 2025.
High School Counselor/Polk School District
Laurie Brumby works as a High School Counselor for Polk School District. Laurie earned $105,472 in 2025.
Technology Director/Polk School District
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Jeffrey Thompson is a Technology Director at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $105,079.
Principal/Polk School District
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At Polk School District, Christopher Loveless serves as a Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,048.
High School Counselor/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Naomi Cates serves as a High School Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,017.
Assistant Principal/Polk School District
Kristina Richardson works as a Assistant Principal for Polk School District. Kristina earned $104,344 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Polk School District
Carol Lee works as a Assistant Principal for Polk School District. Carol earned $102,293 in 2025.
Vocational Supervisor - School/Polk School District
Brandy Henderson holds the role of Vocational Supervisor - School at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,018.
Young Farmer Teacher/Polk School District
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At Polk School District, Christopher Jones serves as a Young Farmer Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,610.
Finance/Business Service Manager/Polk School District
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Melissa Alred holds the role of Finance/Business Service Manager at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,155.
School Food Service Worker/Polk School District
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Sheila Jennings works as a School Food Service Worker for Polk School District. Sheila earned $100,079 in 2025.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Polk School District
James Little is a Plant Operations Director/Mgr at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $100,079.