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 28
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Polk School District
Kari Story holds the role of Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,952.
Instructional Specialist/Polk School District
Denise Griffith works as a Instructional Specialist for Polk School District. Denise earned $12,853 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Polk School District
Roderick Garrett holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,840.
Other Transportation/Polk School District
Deidre Scofield is a Other Transportation at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $12,776.
Other Transportation/Polk School District
Lutricia Dorsey holds the role of Other Transportation at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,744.
Bus Driver/Polk School District
Rodney Mccullough is a Bus Driver at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $12,733.
Gifted High/Polk School District
Brandon Gordon holds the role of Gifted High at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,696.
Other Transportation/Polk School District
Crystal Swift is a Other Transportation at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $12,644.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
John Little works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Polk School District. John earned $12,611 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
James New is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $12,605.
School Food Service Worker/Polk School District
Tina Davis is a School Food Service Worker at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $12,598.
Bus Driver/Polk School District
Source-specific fields
Kathy Wilson holds the role of Bus Driver at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,485.
Special Education Interrelated/Polk School District
Jaime Monroe is a Special Education Interrelated at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $12,394.
Other Transportation/Polk School District
Melissa Barnes is a Other Transportation at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $12,352.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Polk School District
Leigha Waits holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,262.
Grade 2 Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Malin Evans serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,240.
Grade 2 Teacher/Polk School District
Angela Ward holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,240.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Polk School District
Jewell White holds the role of Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,240.
Grade 2 Teacher/Polk School District
Melissa Casey holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,240.
Grade 4 Teacher/Polk School District
Jennifer Colburn holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,240.
Instructional Specialist/Polk School District
Jason Purser works as a Instructional Specialist for Polk School District. Jason earned $12,124 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Marissa Edwards serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,108.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
Gabriel Jones works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Polk School District. Gabriel earned $12,041 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
Tasha Morgan holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,913.
Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher/Polk School District
Marla Frasier is a Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $11,807.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
Daryl Hamby is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $11,740.
Finance/Business Personnel/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Amy Boyce serves as a Finance/Business Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,719.
School Food Service Worker/Polk School District
Connie Matthews works as a School Food Service Worker for Polk School District. Connie earned $11,650 in 2025.
Other Transportation/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Gary Temple serves as a Other Transportation. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,592.
Custodial Personnel/Polk School District
Kelley Dover works as a Custodial Personnel for Polk School District. Kelley earned $11,510 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Polk School District
Tiffinie Baxter holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,488.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Polk School District
Kody Lawler is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $11,440.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Polk School District
Jenna Watters is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $11,377.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Polk School District
Katrina Conner works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Polk School District. Katrina earned $11,311 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Polk School District
Meagan Kress holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,311.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Polk School District
Leslie Rudy is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $11,298.
Other Transportation/Polk School District
Sandy Farmer works as a Other Transportation for Polk School District. Sandy earned $11,192 in 2025.
Other Transportation/Polk School District
Wanda Hawkins is a Other Transportation at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $11,152.
Custodial Personnel/Polk School District
Toby Maulding holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,056.
School Food Service Worker/Polk School District
Maria Madrid Bautista is a School Food Service Worker at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $11,036.