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
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Preschool Special Education Teacher/Polk School District
Lareesa Orton is a Preschool Special Education Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $9,505.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
Griffin Whitfield holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,473.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Daniel Pendleton serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,246.
Special Education Interrelated/Polk School District
Caitlin Wilson holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,246.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Polk School District
Alicia Helton holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,235.
School Food Service Worker/Polk School District
Shannon Speights holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,214.
Vocational/Polk School District
Jordan Pledger works as a Vocational for Polk School District. Jordan earned $9,213 in 2025.
Grade 9 Teacher/Polk School District
Portia Ellis holds the role of Grade 9 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,180.
Special Education Interrelated/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Lynleigh Short serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,159.
Grade 6 Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Denise Bingham serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,143.
Elementary Counselor/Polk School District
Mikayla Longshore is a Elementary Counselor at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $9,107.
Bus Driver/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Bonnie Johnson serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,093.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Polk School District
Payton Morrow works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Polk School District. Payton earned $9,051 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Karen Driskell serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,990.
Grade 1 Teacher/Polk School District
Kayla Allison is a Grade 1 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $8,908.