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 18
Special Education Interrelated/Polk School District
Brianna Ware holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,653.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Morgan Fowle serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,462.
Transportation Sec/Clerk/Polk School District
Jeannene Powell holds the role of Transportation Sec/Clerk at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,369.
Grade 2 Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Tina Harrell serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,253.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Polk School District
Lindsey Popham works as a Lottery Pre-School Teacher for Polk School District. Lindsey earned $45,186 in 2025.
Maintenance Personnel/Polk School District
Alexander Tracy works as a Maintenance Personnel for Polk School District. Alexander earned $45,081 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Polk School District
Kennedy Garner holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,813.
Bookkeeper/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Angel Jones serves as a Bookkeeper. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,727.
Family Services Coordinator/Polk School District
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Hanna Nichols is a Family Services Coordinator at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $43,872.
Special Education Interrelated/Polk School District
Emily Richardson holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,554.
Social Worker Assistant/Polk School District
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Casey Womack holds the role of Social Worker Assistant at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,400.
Grade 2 Teacher/Polk School District
Chase Bostwick is a Grade 2 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $43,170.
Staff Development Specialist/Polk School District
Laurie Atkins holds the role of Staff Development Specialist at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,028.
Special Education Interrelated/Polk School District
Kevin Hall holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,903.
Vocational/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Dobry Hill serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,857.
School Secretary/Clerk/Polk School District
Lisa Denton holds the role of School Secretary/Clerk at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,784.
Instructional Specialist/Polk School District
Leah Redden holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,523.
School Resource Officer/Polk School District
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At Polk School District, Joshua Wilson serves as a School Resource Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,301.
General Administrative Secretary/Clerk/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Amber Jackson serves as a General Administrative Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,243.
Custodial Personnel/Polk School District
Randy Sheffield works as a Custodial Personnel for Polk School District. Randy earned $42,043 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Nina Tolbert serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,001.
Bus Driver/Polk School District
Heather Gray is a Bus Driver at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $41,676.
Bus Driver/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Sherry Tolbert serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,637.
General Administrative Secretary/Clerk/Polk School District
Carol Goss holds the role of General Administrative Secretary/Clerk at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,481.
School Secretary/Clerk/Polk School District
Laci Hayden holds the role of School Secretary/Clerk at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,481.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
Dawson Edwards is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $41,372.
Grade 3 Teacher/Polk School District
Virginia Kersey works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Polk School District. Virginia earned $41,314 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Polk School District
Geralyn Porter works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Polk School District. Geralyn earned $41,314 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Polk School District
Katie Lopez-Chavez holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,214.
Grade 1 Teacher/Polk School District
Madison Haynes is a Grade 1 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $41,187.
Crossroads Alt School Teacher/Polk School District
Susan Culver holds the role of Crossroads Alt School Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,187.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Polk School District
Sharon Garland holds the role of Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,187.
Grade 5 Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Sarah Huffman serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,145.
School Food Service Manager/Polk School District
Kimberly Jarrett holds the role of School Food Service Manager at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,923.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Julia Sharpe serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,824.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Polk School District
Neeleigh Edwards holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,814.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Polk School District
Maegan Womack works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Polk School District. Maegan earned $40,814 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Polk School District
Randall Cummings is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $40,773.
Custodial Personnel/Polk School District
Barbara Ortiz is a Custodial Personnel at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $40,515.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Polk School District
Breanna Parish works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Polk School District. Breanna earned $40,389 in 2025.