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 11
Grade 3 Teacher/Sumter County Board of Education
Kerrison Whitney is a Grade 3 Teacher at Sumter County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $34,504.
Custodial Personnel/Sumter County Board of Education
Willie Towns holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Sumter County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,189.
Information Services Clerk/Sumter County Board of Education
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At Sumter County Board of Education, Yolynda Sanford serves as a Information Services Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,112.
School Food Service Worker/Sumter County Board of Education
Teresa Banks is a School Food Service Worker at Sumter County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $34,075.
School Secretary/Clerk/Sumter County Board of Education
Joanne Griffin works as a School Secretary/Clerk for Sumter County Board of Education. Joanne earned $33,976 in 2025.
Maintenance Personnel/Sumter County Board of Education
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Royce Thompkins works as a Maintenance Personnel for Sumter County Board of Education. Royce earned $33,974 in 2025.
Parapro Personnel - Pre-K/Sumter County Board of Education
Deovion West works as a Parapro Personnel - Pre-K for Sumter County Board of Education. Deovion earned $33,959 in 2025.
Parent Coordinator/Sumter County Board of Education
Carolyn Brown works as a Parent Coordinator for Sumter County Board of Education. Carolyn earned $33,877 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Sumter County Board of Education
Reginald Polk is a Bus Driver at Sumter County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $33,866.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Sumter County Board of Education
At Sumter County Board of Education, Barbara Allen serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,572.
Bus Driver/Sumter County Board of Education
Joycelyn Felton works as a Bus Driver for Sumter County Board of Education. Joycelyn earned $33,389 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Sumter County Board of Education
Robert Adams holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Sumter County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,262.
Bus Driver/Sumter County Board of Education
Kimberly Washington holds the role of Bus Driver at Sumter County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,258.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Sumter County Board of Education
At Sumter County Board of Education, Sandra Perry serves as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,955.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Sumter County Board of Education
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Maria Silva holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Sumter County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,940.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Sumter County Board of Education
Bridget Stevenson works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Sumter County Board of Education. Bridget earned $32,905 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Sumter County Board of Education
Geneva Waters works as a Custodial Personnel for Sumter County Board of Education. Geneva earned $32,804 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Sumter County Board of Education
Jeffery Hayes works as a Custodial Personnel for Sumter County Board of Education. Jeffery earned $32,619 in 2025.
Library/Media Support Parapro/Sumter County Board of Education
At Sumter County Board of Education, Jeanette Mitchell serves as a Library/Media Support Parapro. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,489.
Bus Driver/Sumter County Board of Education
At Sumter County Board of Education, Johnny Merritt serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,419.
Special Education Bus Aide/Sumter County Board of Education
Jacqueline Edwards is a Special Education Bus Aide at Sumter County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $32,400.
Teacher of Mild Intellectual/Sumter County Board of Education
At Sumter County Board of Education, Phyllis Lundy serves as a Teacher of Mild Intellectual. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,378.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Sumter County Board of Education
At Sumter County Board of Education, Jacqueline Polk serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,353.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Sumter County Board of Education
Zari Mays holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Sumter County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,278.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Sumter County Board of Education
At Sumter County Board of Education, Willie Odom serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,189.
Custodial Personnel/Sumter County Board of Education
Eddie Lawson is a Custodial Personnel at Sumter County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $31,952.
School Secretary/Clerk/Sumter County Board of Education
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At Sumter County Board of Education, Demetrius Bridges serves as a School Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,929.
Bus Driver/Sumter County Board of Education
Kallafia High holds the role of Bus Driver at Sumter County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,788.
Bus Driver/Sumter County Board of Education
Je Williams works as a Bus Driver for Sumter County Board of Education. Je earned $31,703 in 2025.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Sumter County Board of Education
At Sumter County Board of Education, Janice Woodham serves as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,703.
School Food Service Worker/Sumter County Board of Education
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Percilla Arnett holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Sumter County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,593.
School Secretary/Clerk/Sumter County Board of Education
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At Sumter County Board of Education, Tiffany Pless serves as a School Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,144.
School Food Service Worker/Sumter County Board of Education
Deandra Bryant works as a School Food Service Worker for Sumter County Board of Education. Deandra earned $30,919 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Sumter County Board of Education
Jacquetta Zanders is a Bus Driver at Sumter County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $30,853.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Sumter County Board of Education
Jennifer Harris holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Sumter County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,791.
School Food Service Worker/Sumter County Board of Education
Tiara Solomon holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Sumter County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,689.
School Secretary/Clerk/Sumter County Board of Education
At Sumter County Board of Education, Tamika Sparks serves as a School Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,663.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Sumter County Board of Education
Cynthia Whitehead works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Sumter County Board of Education. Cynthia earned $30,644 in 2025.
School Secretary/Clerk/Sumter County Board of Education
Sonia Galloway holds the role of School Secretary/Clerk at Sumter County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,640.
Custodial Personnel/Sumter County Board of Education
At Sumter County Board of Education, Clifford Thomas serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,609.