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.
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Record list
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General Administrative Secretary/Clerk/Sumter County Board of Education
At Sumter County Board of Education, Sheree Mcdonald serves as a General Administrative Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,022.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Sumter County Board of Education
Sherry Thomas holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Sumter County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,891.
School Food Service Worker/Sumter County Board of Education
At Sumter County Board of Education, Tiffany Smith serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,860.
Bus Driver/Sumter County Board of Education
Johnny Peavy works as a Bus Driver for Sumter County Board of Education. Johnny earned $22,776 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Sumter County Board of Education
At Sumter County Board of Education, Pamela Frederick serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,728.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Sumter County Board of Education
Dionne Merritt works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Sumter County Board of Education. Dionne earned $22,582 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Sumter County Board of Education
At Sumter County Board of Education, Braylon Minter serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,562.
Custodial Personnel/Sumter County Board of Education
At Sumter County Board of Education, Lakeshia Peavy serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,483.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Sumter County Board of Education
Demarcus Carter holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Sumter County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,463.
School Food Service Worker/Sumter County Board of Education
Sarah Wilson works as a School Food Service Worker for Sumter County Board of Education. Sarah earned $22,445 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Sumter County Board of Education
Linda Jones holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Sumter County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,279.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Sumter County Board of Education
Raquel Tyson works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Sumter County Board of Education. Raquel earned $22,269 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Sumter County Board of Education
At Sumter County Board of Education, Tracy Douglas serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,264.
Bus Driver/Sumter County Board of Education
Charles Carter works as a Bus Driver for Sumter County Board of Education. Charles earned $22,244 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Sumter County Board of Education
Flossie Shingles is a Custodial Personnel at Sumter County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $22,062.
Substitute Teacher/Sumter County Board of Education
General Reid works as a Substitute Teacher for Sumter County Board of Education. General earned $21,953 in 2025.