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 3
Elementary Counselor/Polk School District
Michele Mobley is a Elementary Counselor at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $88,800.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
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James Eubanks is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $88,664.
Assistant Principal/Polk School District
Jon Goodfriend is a Assistant Principal at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $88,451.
Vocational/Polk School District
Alecia Kelley works as a Vocational for Polk School District. Alecia earned $88,445 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
Camille Whitfield is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $88,222.
Behavior Support Specialist (Certified)/Polk School District
Jeffrey Collier is a Behavior Support Specialist (Certified) at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $88,064.
School Resource Officer/Polk School District
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Kaden Momon works as a School Resource Officer for Polk School District. Kaden earned $88,050 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Michael Rice serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,776.
Instructional Specialist/Polk School District
Kelly Mckelvey holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,740.
Elementary Counselor/Polk School District
Stephanie Clarke is a Elementary Counselor at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $87,557.
Special Education Interrelated/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Sherry Turner serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,446.
Vocational/Polk School District
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Christopher Ramsey works as a Vocational for Polk School District. Christopher earned $87,204 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Polk School District
John Mckelvey works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Polk School District. John earned $87,118 in 2025.
Family Services Coordinator/Polk School District
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Lacey Tuck is a Family Services Coordinator at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $86,780.
Middle School Counselor/Polk School District
Odell Abram holds the role of Middle School Counselor at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,532.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Polk School District
Dana Tanner is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $86,454.
Vocational/Polk School District
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At Polk School District, Michael Lester serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,321.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Kale Benefield serves as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,277.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Polk School District
Tara Blankenship is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $86,277.
Instructional Specialist/Polk School District
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Heather Owens holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,240.
Behavior Support Specialist (Certified)/Polk School District
Kina Teaford works as a Behavior Support Specialist (Certified) for Polk School District. Kina earned $86,063 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Polk School District
Keri Dean holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,965.
Vocational/Polk School District
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At Polk School District, Tonya Cochran serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,926.
Special Education Specialist/Polk School District
Krista Crawford holds the role of Special Education Specialist at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,574.
Kindergarten Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, April Swan serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,565.
Kindergarten Teacher/Polk School District
Janice Pace is a Kindergarten Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $85,565.
School Resource Officer/Polk School District
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Michael Shelton works as a School Resource Officer for Polk School District. Michael earned $85,548 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
Tracy Malone is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $85,370.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Polk School District
Jennifer Cupp is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $85,301.
Grade 2 Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Kristine Jackson serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,289.
Security Personnel/Security Officer/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Zachary Kinsey serves as a Security Personnel/Security Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,254.
Grade 7 Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Martin West serves as a Grade 7 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,230.
Assistant Principal/Polk School District
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Angela Shuman is a Assistant Principal at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $85,209.
Esol Teacher/Polk School District
James Hurst works as a Esol Teacher for Polk School District. James earned $85,200 in 2025.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Polk School District
Dana Hillhouse holds the role of Speech-Language Pathologist at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,032.
Instructional Specialist/Polk School District
Ewanna Coley is a Instructional Specialist at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $84,995.
Work Based Learning (Wbl)Teacher (School Level)/Polk School District
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Jennifer During holds the role of Work Based Learning (Wbl)Teacher (School Level) at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,970.
Grade 1 Teacher/Polk School District
Leann Newsome works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Polk School District. Leann earned $84,889 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Polk School District
Mary Formby holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,862.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Polk School District
Christina Sisneros works as a Librarian/Media Specialist for Polk School District. Christina earned $84,861 in 2025.