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 2
Transportation Director/Mgr/Polk School District
James Gladden is a Transportation Director/Mgr at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $100,079.
School Resource Officer/Polk School District
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At Polk School District, Richard Mcgee serves as a School Resource Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,079.
Special Education Specialist/Polk School District
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Amber Fuqua holds the role of Special Education Specialist at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,088.
Instructional Supervisor/Polk School District
Kinga Rowell works as a Instructional Supervisor for Polk School District. Kinga earned $98,028 in 2025.
Alternative School Director/Polk School District
Angela Ritchie holds the role of Alternative School Director at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,573.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Polk School District
Dena Lumpkin works as a Librarian/Media Specialist for Polk School District. Dena earned $97,215 in 2025.
Graduation Specialist/Polk School District
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Daisy Davenport holds the role of Graduation Specialist at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,843.
Special Education Specialist/Polk School District
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At Polk School District, Nancy Woods serves as a Special Education Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,723.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Polk School District
Phillip Tillery is a Plant Operations Director/Mgr at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $96,609.
Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher/Polk School District
Rodney Little works as a Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher for Polk School District. Rodney earned $95,995 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Polk School District
Holly Petty works as a Assistant Principal for Polk School District. Holly earned $95,983 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Polk School District
Patti Allen works as a Assistant Principal for Polk School District. Patti earned $95,665 in 2025.
Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher/Polk School District
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Jordan Atkins is a Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $95,658.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Polk School District
Steven Luke works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Polk School District. Steven earned $95,650 in 2025.
Special Education Specialist/Polk School District
Jennifer Smith is a Special Education Specialist at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $94,536.
Esol Teacher/Polk School District
Tammie Stephens works as a Esol Teacher for Polk School District. Tammie earned $94,302 in 2025.
School Psychologist/Polk School District
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Catherine Peterson holds the role of School Psychologist at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,948.
Diagnostician/Polk School District
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Rhonda Lindsey works as a Diagnostician for Polk School District. Rhonda earned $93,333 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Tanya Woods serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,312.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Polk School District
Robin Luke holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,226.
Instructional Specialist/Polk School District
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Kelly Scott works as a Instructional Specialist for Polk School District. Kelly earned $92,930 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
Jeffrey Gossett is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $92,773.
High School Counselor/Polk School District
Audra Wigley works as a High School Counselor for Polk School District. Audra earned $92,577 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Polk School District
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Holly Amerman is a Instructional Specialist at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $92,503.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Polk School District
Toni Pruitt works as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher for Polk School District. Toni earned $92,392 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Candace Murdock serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,215.
Vocational/Polk School District
Alyson Reaves works as a Vocational for Polk School District. Alyson earned $92,006 in 2025.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Polk School District
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At Polk School District, Lisa Johnson serves as a Librarian/Media Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,988.
Assistant Principal/Polk School District
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Jason Shepard works as a Assistant Principal for Polk School District. Jason earned $91,985 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Polk School District
Marina Clayton holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,915.
Assistant Principal/Polk School District
Laurah Fannin works as a Assistant Principal for Polk School District. Laurah earned $91,107 in 2025.
Vocational/Polk School District
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Charles Thaxton holds the role of Vocational at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,001.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Thomas Boyd serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,783.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Polk School District
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James Scott works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Polk School District. James earned $90,356 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Ahren Jones serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,199.
Special Education Interrelated/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Daryl Pledger serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,197.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Shannon Mcelwee serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,056.
Grade 8 Teacher/Polk School District
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Brooke Worley holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,985.
Grade 1 Teacher/Polk School District
Sandie Guthrie holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,890.
Middle School Counselor/Polk School District
Kelley Mclendon holds the role of Middle School Counselor at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,800.