Georgia / Sumter County Board of Education
Agency file
The Sumter County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 857 employees with median total compensation of $31,703; the highest distinct record was $206,407.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 857 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($31,703) — 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 $79,935 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $3,361. 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 1
Superintendent/Sumter County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
Walter Knighton is a Superintendent at Sumter County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $206,407.
Deputy/Assoc/Assistant Superintendent/Sumter County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
Kimothy Hadley holds the role of Deputy/Assoc/Assistant Superintendent at Sumter County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $144,310.
Principal/Sumter County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
At Sumter County Board of Education, Marnie Dutcher serves as a Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $135,688.
Finance/Business Service Manager/Sumter County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
Natacha Merritt works as a Finance/Business Service Manager for Sumter County Board of Education. Natacha earned $129,973 in 2025.
Principal/Sumter County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
At Sumter County Board of Education, Renee Mays serves as a Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,189.
Principal/Sumter County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
Calvin Poole is a Principal at Sumter County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $125,505.
Principal/Sumter County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
Mohan Gugulothu holds the role of Principal at Sumter County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,549.
Vocational Director/Sumter County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
Joshua Drew holds the role of Vocational Director at Sumter County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,276.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Sumter County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
William Rogers works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Sumter County Board of Education. William earned $122,684 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Sumter County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
James Price holds the role of Assistant Principal at Sumter County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $117,590.
Principal/Sumter County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
Teira Wallace works as a Principal for Sumter County Board of Education. Teira earned $115,090 in 2025.
Instructional Supervisor/Sumter County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
April Williams-Smith is a Instructional Supervisor at Sumter County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $111,390.
Assistant Principal/Sumter County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
Sabrina Stephens works as a Assistant Principal for Sumter County Board of Education. Sabrina earned $110,799 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Sumter County Board of Education
At Sumter County Board of Education, Darren Demeio serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,294.
Assistant Principal/Sumter County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
Kenyatta Aldridge is a Assistant Principal at Sumter County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $107,946.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Sumter County Board of Education
David Ndaayezwi is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Sumter County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $105,891.
Title I Director/Sumter County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
Gayla Braziel works as a Title I Director for Sumter County Board of Education. Gayla earned $105,518 in 2025.
Principal/Sumter County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
Martin Mitchell holds the role of Principal at Sumter County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,195.
Technology Director/Sumter County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
Andrea Ingram works as a Technology Director for Sumter County Board of Education. Andrea earned $104,018 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Sumter County Board of Education
At Sumter County Board of Education, Sherri Harris serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,211.
School Social Worker/Sumter County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
Adrienne Davis is a School Social Worker at Sumter County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $100,747.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Sumter County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
Debra Hughes works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Sumter County Board of Education. Debra earned $100,053 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Sumter County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
Tawana Wright-Bettis works as a Assistant Principal for Sumter County Board of Education. Tawana earned $99,383 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Sumter County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
At Sumter County Board of Education, Mary Smith-Butts serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,239.
Food Service Administrator/Sumter County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
Margaret Goodin works as a Food Service Administrator for Sumter County Board of Education. Margaret earned $98,336 in 2025.
Special Education Director/Sumter County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
Vamsee Mallineni holds the role of Special Education Director at Sumter County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,336.
Grade 8 Teacher/Sumter County Board of Education
Gerald Cole holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Sumter County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,191.
Instructional Specialist/Sumter County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
At Sumter County Board of Education, Pamela Douglas serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,627.
Director of Curriculum/Instr/Sumter County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
Lashaunda Thomas works as a Director of Curriculum/Instr for Sumter County Board of Education. Lashaunda earned $96,440 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Sumter County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
Jeffery Boges holds the role of Assistant Principal at Sumter County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,953.
Assistant Principal/Sumter County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
Brooks Robinson is a Assistant Principal at Sumter County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,582.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Sumter County Board of Education
Afrose Arshi is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Sumter County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,364.
Instructional Specialist/Sumter County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
Kizzy Clayton is a Instructional Specialist at Sumter County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $93,332.
Work Based Learning (Wbl)Teacher (School Level)/Sumter County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
Elizabeth Suggs holds the role of Work Based Learning (Wbl)Teacher (School Level) at Sumter County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,703.
Grade 2 Teacher/Sumter County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
Tarsha Carter is a Grade 2 Teacher at Sumter County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,235.
Grade 1 Teacher/Sumter County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
At Sumter County Board of Education, Myrtice Volley serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,910.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Sumter County Board of Education
Amla Wallace holds the role of Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher at Sumter County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,625.
Middle School Counselor/Sumter County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
Daphane Williams holds the role of Middle School Counselor at Sumter County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,620.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Sumter County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
Monisha Volley holds the role of Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher at Sumter County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,124.
Assistant Principal/Sumter County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
Rodney Shelton works as a Assistant Principal for Sumter County Board of Education. Rodney earned $90,078 in 2025.