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 14
Grade 2 Teacher/Polk School District
Sandy Bell is a Grade 2 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $59,052.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Jacqueline Miller serves as a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,043.
Bus Driver/Polk School District
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Regina Phillips is a Bus Driver at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $59,002.
Grade 1 Teacher/Polk School District
Megan Smith is a Grade 1 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $58,875.
Grade 4 Teacher/Polk School District
Emily Stinson works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Polk School District. Emily earned $58,875 in 2025.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Polk School District
Erica Thompson is a Lottery Pre-School Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $58,862.
Grade 4 Teacher/Polk School District
Maggie Cox works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Polk School District. Maggie earned $58,836 in 2025.
Family Services Coordinator/Polk School District
Peyton Ward holds the role of Family Services Coordinator at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,643.
Family Services Coordinator/Polk School District
Jacob Gunter works as a Family Services Coordinator for Polk School District. Jacob earned $58,551 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Polk School District
Joshua Smith is a Special Education Interrelated at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $58,495.
Grade 4 Teacher/Polk School District
Anna Valentine works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Polk School District. Anna earned $58,458 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Polk School District
Victoria Rainey is a Grade 3 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $58,454.
School Resource Officer/Polk School District
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Robert Groover works as a School Resource Officer for Polk School District. Robert earned $58,404 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
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Amie Hilderbrand holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,185.
Special Education Interrelated/Polk School District
Avery Privett holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,168.
Grade 2 Teacher/Polk School District
Sasha Beam works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Polk School District. Sasha earned $57,956 in 2025.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Polk School District
Heather Andrews is a Lottery Pre-School Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $57,883.
Grade 1 Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Savanna Orebaugh serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,857.
Grade 2 Teacher/Polk School District
Janet Jarvis is a Grade 2 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $57,826.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
Margaret Burkhalter holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,680.
Maintenance Personnel/Polk School District
Jeffrey Pilgrim works as a Maintenance Personnel for Polk School District. Jeffrey earned $57,629 in 2025.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Mary Paschal serves as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,625.
Early Intervention Teacher/Polk School District
Katlyn Day is a Early Intervention Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $57,598.
Grade 1 Teacher/Polk School District
Katherine Ring holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,508.
Grade 2 Teacher/Polk School District
Amanda Blake is a Grade 2 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $57,468.
Special Education Interrelated/Polk School District
Amanda Culberson is a Special Education Interrelated at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $57,448.
Maintenance Personnel/Polk School District
Jesse Crider is a Maintenance Personnel at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $57,384.
Maintenance Personnel/Polk School District
Michael Townsend works as a Maintenance Personnel for Polk School District. Michael earned $57,339 in 2025.
Maintenance Personnel/Polk School District
Richard Vinson works as a Maintenance Personnel for Polk School District. Richard earned $57,272 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Polk School District
Bradley Albert is a Custodial Personnel at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $57,227.
Maintenance Personnel/Polk School District
Darren Lee holds the role of Maintenance Personnel at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,227.
Special Education Interrelated/Polk School District
Richard Dyer is a Special Education Interrelated at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $57,199.
Transportation Director/Mgr/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Roger Kiser serves as a Transportation Director/Mgr. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,060.
Grade 6 Teacher/Polk School District
Megan King holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,024.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Sydney Greenway serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,852.
Grade 8 Teacher/Polk School District
Kellie Thomas is a Grade 8 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $56,787.
Special Education Interrelated/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Elizabeth Zamudio serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,616.
Behavior Support Specialist (Classified)/Polk School District
Alexis Smith-Sanders works as a Behavior Support Specialist (Classified) for Polk School District. Alexis earned $56,539 in 2025.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Polk School District
Jeri Houston is a Lottery Pre-School Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $56,447.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Joyce Lee serves as a Lottery Pre-School Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,439.