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 17
Grade 1 Teacher/Polk School District
Austin Vann is a Grade 1 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $50,274.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Polk School District
Nekoda Self works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Polk School District. Nekoda earned $49,994 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Polk School District
Savannah Rogers holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,934.
Grade 7 Teacher/Polk School District
Tara Graham holds the role of Grade 7 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,934.
Grade 6 Teacher/Polk School District
Paige Ortwein works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Polk School District. Paige earned $49,805 in 2025.
School Resource Officer/Polk School District
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Jesse Morris is a School Resource Officer at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $49,786.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Polk School District
Britney Henderson is a Lottery Pre-School Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $49,697.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
Jennifer Fetkenhour works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Polk School District. Jennifer earned $49,548 in 2025.
School Nutrition Maintenance/Polk School District
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At Polk School District, Brandon Tucker serves as a School Nutrition Maintenance. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,476.
Grade 6 Teacher/Polk School District
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Makenzy Barker is a Grade 6 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $49,015.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Stephen Cherry serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,976.
Crossroads Alt School Teacher/Polk School District
Elizabeth Oliver works as a Crossroads Alt School Teacher for Polk School District. Elizabeth earned $48,948 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Polk School District
Jennifer Arnold is a Grade 1 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $48,768.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
Nicole Buckner works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Polk School District. Nicole earned $48,741 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Polk School District
Olivia Escutia holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,686.
Grade 2 Teacher/Polk School District
Karen Flores is a Grade 2 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $48,681.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Polk School District
Abigail Godfrey works as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher for Polk School District. Abigail earned $48,681 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Polk School District
Kaitlyn White works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Polk School District. Kaitlyn earned $48,598 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Polk School District
Kara Clay works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Polk School District. Kara earned $48,394 in 2025.
Elementary Counselor/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Rachel Trout serves as a Elementary Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,351.
Special Education Secretary/Clerk/Polk School District
Sharon Lambert holds the role of Special Education Secretary/Clerk at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,257.
Family Services Coordinator/Polk School District
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At Polk School District, Tracy Reynolds serves as a Family Services Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,257.
Finance/Business Personnel/Polk School District
Patricia King works as a Finance/Business Personnel for Polk School District. Patricia earned $48,257 in 2025.
Bookkeeper/Polk School District
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Jennifer Racine holds the role of Bookkeeper at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,257.
Plant Operations Sec/Clerk/Polk School District
Ponda Henderson is a Plant Operations Sec/Clerk at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $48,257.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
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Courtney Lester works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Polk School District. Courtney earned $48,181 in 2025.
Early Intervention Teacher/Polk School District
Caleb Gregg holds the role of Early Intervention Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,879.
Special Education Interrelated/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Brooklyn Freeman serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,742.
Bookkeeper/Polk School District
Judy Patterson holds the role of Bookkeeper at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,722.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Polk School District
Heather Benefield works as a Lottery Pre-School Teacher for Polk School District. Heather earned $47,120 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Polk School District
Tara Kirkpatrick is a Special Education Interrelated at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $46,982.
Maintenance Personnel/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Richard Kile serves as a Maintenance Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,749.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Polk School District
Alexis Cook works as a Lottery Pre-School Teacher for Polk School District. Alexis earned $46,585 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Polk School District
Adrain Samples holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,415.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
Bridgette Pulver works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Polk School District. Bridgette earned $46,289 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Tiffany Wigley serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,200.
Vocational/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Nicholas Moore serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,025.
Instructional Specialist/Polk School District
Robyn Teems works as a Instructional Specialist for Polk School District. Robyn earned $45,798 in 2025.
Bookkeeper/Polk School District
Terri Suppes holds the role of Bookkeeper at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,722.
Special Education Interrelated/Polk School District
Jerret Dooley works as a Special Education Interrelated for Polk School District. Jerret earned $45,672 in 2025.